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December 13, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha, Ingeborg Hegemann, Hector Constantzos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Brian Hatch as Acting Highway Superintendent effective December 17, 2022 and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Brian Hatch as Acting Highway Superintendent effective December 17, 2022 and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Brian Hatch as Acting Highway Superintendent effective December 17, 2022 and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Reappoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025
Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Reappoint Charles Streff to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025
Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Charles Streff to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Charles Streff to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Mark Dexter to the Recreation Commission to serve the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Mark Dexter to the Recreation Commission to serve the remainder of a one-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 Mark Dexter to the Recreation Commission to serve the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)]...
Board member Hegemann moved that the Select Board take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)], and while the Planning Board is the local body with statutory authority to create and approve comprehensive plans, any revisions shall be coordinated with the Select Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Sturgis abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannAbstained: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Hegemann moved that the Select Board take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)], and while the Planning Board is the local body with statutory authority to create and approve comprehensive plans, any revisions shall be coordinated with the Select Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Sturgis abstaining..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Frecha)
Ask the Charter Review Committee to revise Section 7.7(c) to add wording that the Select Board coordinate with the Planning Board for the appointments for the appointed positions
Board member Constantzos moved that the Select Board ask the Charter Review Committee to revise Section 7.7(c) to add wording that the Select Board coordinate with the Planning Board for the appointments for the appointed positions. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that the Select Board ask the Charter Review Committee to revise Section 7.7(c) to add wording that the Select Board coordinate with the Planning Board for the appointments for the appointed positions. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve the mission statement for the EDIC, based on the jointly crafted version discussed at this meeting, with the change that the Select Board has proposed
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the mission statement for the EDIC, based on the jointly crafted version discussed at this meeting, with the change that the Select Board has proposed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the mission statement for the EDIC, based on the jointly crafted version discussed at this meeting, with the change that the Select Board has proposed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Open a gift account for the Stow Acres Project and accept up to $100,000 in donations from the Stow Conservation Trust to be deposited in said account
Board member Constantzos moved to open a gift account for the Stow Acres Project and accept up to $100,000 in donations from the Stow Conservation Trust to be deposited in said account. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to open a gift account for the Stow Acres Project and accept up to $100,000 in donations from the Stow Conservation Trust to be deposited in said account. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Renew the Town's 2023 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on-premises licensees, an...
Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2023 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on-premises licensees, an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed: o 29 Culinary LLC d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road, Package Store, Wine & Malt; o AL & BC Inc., 8 Hudson Road, Package Store, All Alcohol; o Honey Pot Hill Orchards LLC, 138 Sudbury Road, Farmer Winery Pouring Permit & Common Victualer; o J. Melone & Sons d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road, On Premises Wine & Malt o J. Salamone Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Russell's Convenience Store of Stow, 390 Great Road, Package Store Wine & Malt; o Nickrosz Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Spirits of Stow, 117 Great Road - Package Store - All Alcohol; o Red River Rock, Inc. d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant, 117 Great Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Robert Page III LLC d/b/a Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Stow Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o The Air Field Café, Inc. d/b/a Nancy's Air Field Café, 302 Boxboro Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Wedgewood Country Club of Stow Inc. d/b/a Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2023 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on-premises licensees, an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed: o 29 Culinary LLC d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road, Package Store, Wine & Malt; o AL & BC Inc., 8 Hudson Road, Package Store, All Alcohol; o Honey Pot Hill Orchards LLC, 138 Sudbury Road, Farmer Winery Pouring Permit & Common Victualer; o J. Melone & Sons d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road, On Premises Wine & Malt o J. Salamone Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Russell's Convenience Store of Stow, 390 Great Road, Package Store Wine & Malt; o Nickrosz Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Spirits of Stow, 117 Great Road - Package Store - All Alcohol; o Red River Rock, Inc. d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant, 117 Great Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Robert Page III LLC d/b/a Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Stow Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o The Air Field Café, Inc. d/b/a Nancy's Air Field Café, 302 Boxboro Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol; o Wedgewood Country Club of Stow Inc. d/b/a Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Renew the Town's Class II Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road
Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Renew the Town's Common Victualer Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Stow Café, 118 Great Road
Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualer Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Stow Café, 118 Great Road Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualer Licenses for the following businesses for 2023, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents received: Stow Café, 118 Great Road Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the November 15, 2022 meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 15, 2022 meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 15, 2022 meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the November 22, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 22, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 22, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
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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