MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Ellen Sturgis took part remotely.
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, Hector Constantzos, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann
Every vote, in order
Recognize Boy Scout Andrew Sears for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Sunday, January 15, 2023
Board member Constantzos moved to recognize Boy Scout Andrew Sears for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to recognize Boy Scout Andrew Sears for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Brian Hatch as Interim Highway Superintendent effective January 21, 2023, and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Brian Hatch as Interim Highway Superintendent effective January 21, 2023, and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Brian Hatch as Interim Highway Superintendent effective January 21, 2023, and until a permanent Highway Superintendent has been hired. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
The Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 13 at Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Road, starting at 9 AM
Board member Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 13 at Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Road, starting at 9 AM. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 13 at Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Road, starting at 9 AM. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
The Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 20 at The Center School, 403 Great Road, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office
Board member Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 20 at The Center School, 403 Great Road, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 20 at The Center School, 403 Great Road, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Open the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and close the warrant on Monday, April 3, 2023
Board member Constantzos moved that the Board open the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and close the warrant on Monday, April 3, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that the Board open the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and close the warrant on Monday, April 3, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International
Board member Constantzos moved to support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 by a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye, Frecha - aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, and Constantzos -nay.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, SturgisNo: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 by a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye, Frecha - aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, and Constantzos -nay..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Execute and sign the Deed Acceptance and Retained Rights Agreement for Stow Acres North Course, as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to execute and sign the Deed Acceptance and Retained Rights Agreement for Stow Acres North Course, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to execute and sign the Deed Acceptance and Retained Rights Agreement for Stow Acres North Course, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Execute and sign the Deed Acceptance for 0 Great Road, as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to execute and sign the Deed Acceptance for 0 Great Road, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to execute and sign the Deed Acceptance for 0 Great Road, as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the following donations: Fire Department - $550; Police Department - $500; Animal Control - $1,000
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the following donations: Fire Department - $550; Police Department - $500; Animal Control - $1,000 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the following donations: Fire Department - $550; Police Department - $500; Animal Control - $1,000 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting with amendments
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting with amendments. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting with amendments. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (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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