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September 13, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha, Hector Constantzos
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann
Every vote, in order
Appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Enter the public hearing
Board member Frecha moved to enter the public hearing. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote: Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Constantzos -aye, Sturgis -aye.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to enter the public hearing. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote: Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Constantzos -aye, Sturgis -aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Close the public hearing
Board member Constantzos moved to close the public hearing. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote: Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Constantzos - aye, Sturgis -aye.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to close the public hearing. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote: Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Constantzos - aye, Sturgis -aye..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
The Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of November 1, 2022 - October 31...
Board member Constantzos hereby moved that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2032, to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. 2. To recognize and acknowledge the "PEG Interactive Program Guide" letter from Comcast, dated August 5, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gregory Franks. 3. To recognize and acknowledge the Senior Citizen Discount letter from Comcast, dated June 23, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gregory Franks. 4. To enter into and execute the "Town of Stow - Comcast PEG Access Remote Video Return Origination Location Decommission Agreement". All terms and conditions contained in the Agreement have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Agreement as set out on the Signature Page. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos hereby moved that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2032, to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. 2. To recognize and acknowledge the "PEG Interactive Program Guide" letter from Comcast, dated August 5, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gregory Franks. 3. To recognize and acknowledge the Senior Citizen Discount letter from Comcast, dated June 23, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gregory Franks. 4. To enter into and execute the "Town of Stow - Comcast PEG Access Remote Video Return Origination Location Decommission Agreement". All terms and conditions contained in the Agreement have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Agreement as set out on the Signature Page. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
All the necessary conditions and requirements have been met per the June 28, 2017 and October 1, 2021 Settlement Agreements for the Collings Foundation World War I Aviation event scheduled for...
Board member Constantzos moved that all the necessary conditions and requirements have been met per the June 28, 2017 and October 1, 2021 Settlement Agreements for the Collings Foundation World War I Aviation event scheduled for Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2022 on the Foundation's museum property. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that all the necessary conditions and requirements have been met per the June 28, 2017 and October 1, 2021 Settlement Agreements for the Collings Foundation World War I Aviation event scheduled for Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2022 on the Foundation's museum property. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Maureen Mazzone to fill the Stow vacancy on the Nashoba Regional School Committee (joint appointment with the Stow School Committee members)
Board member Sturgis moved to nominate Maureen Mazzone to the School Committee position. Board member Frecha seconded the motion for discussion.
Joint vote with the remaining Stow members of the Nashoba Regional School Committee. The minutes record “Following a roll call vote of the Select Board and the remaining Stow Representatives … Maureen Mazzone was appointed … Select Board: Sturgis -aye; Constantzos -aye; Frecha -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; School Committee: Vivirito -aye; Devine -aye; Eckel -aye.” Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to nominate Maureen Mazzone to the School Committee position. Board member Frecha seconded the motion for discussion..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Appoint Megan Birch-McMichael as representative for Stow to the MBTA Advisory Board
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael as representative for Stow to the MBTA Advisory Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael as representative for Stow to the MBTA Advisory Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve and sign a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve and sign a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve and sign a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Constantzos abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, SturgisAbstained: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Constantzos abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Adjourn
Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Sturgis)
From the Stow Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (Agendas/Minutes > Minutes > Select Board, 2014–2024) and Agenda Center (Select Board, 2025 on). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Stow TV meeting videos — Hector Constantzos (May 2026), JT Toole (July 2026) and Ingeborg Hegemann (August 2026); Stow TV and The Stow Independent Candidates Night — Dan Petersen (May 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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