MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 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
The Stow Select Board join with the Stow Conservation Commission in proclaiming February 2, 2023 as World Wetlands Day in Stow in order to highlight the value of wetlands, increase awareness of...
Board member Frecha moved that the Stow Select Board join with the Stow Conservation Commission in proclaiming February 2, 2023 as World Wetlands Day in Stow in order to highlight the value of wetlands, increase awareness of their importance, and promote actions that will lead to their conservation and restoration. We recognize the potential of restoring wetlands at Stow Acres Driving Range here in Stow with a goal of enhancing floodplains, wildlife habitat and climate resilience. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved that the Stow Select Board join with the Stow Conservation Commission in proclaiming February 2, 2023 as World Wetlands Day in Stow in order to highlight the value of wetlands, increase awareness of their importance, and promote actions that will lead to their conservation and restoration. We recognize the potential of restoring wetlands at Stow Acres Driving Range here in Stow with a goal of enhancing floodplains, wildlife habitat and climate resilience. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve and sign the Black History Month Proclamation as presented by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA) and proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month in Stow
Board member Frecha moved to approve and sign the Black History Month Proclamation as presented by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA) and proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month in Stow. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve and sign the Black History Month Proclamation as presented by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA) and proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month in Stow. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Appoint Joshua Mondragon to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for a term expiring June 30, 2023
Board member Frecha moved to appoint Joshua Mondragon to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for a term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to appoint Joshua Mondragon to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for a term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Appoint Albert Arthur to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term
Board member Frecha moved to appoint Albert Arthur to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to appoint Albert Arthur to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Appoint Andrew Grote to the Randall Library Building Exterior Design Committee, to serve until the exterior design of the building has been approved by the Randall Library Building Committee 2.0
Board member Frecha moved to appoint Andrew Grote to the Randall Library Building Exterior Design Committee, to serve until the exterior design of the building has been approved by the Randall Library Building Committee 2.0. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to appoint Andrew Grote to the Randall Library Building Exterior Design Committee, to serve until the exterior design of the building has been approved by the Randall Library Building Committee 2.0. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the addition of the Wellness Program policy to Stow Police Department policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to approve the addition of the Wellness Program policy to Stow Police Department policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the addition of the Wellness Program policy to Stow Police Department policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the Lieutenant Hiring policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to approve the Lieutenant Hiring policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the Lieutenant Hiring policy, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve placement of a stop sign at Marlboro Road and Gleasondale Road and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to approve placement of a stop sign at Marlboro Road and Gleasondale Road and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve placement of a stop sign at Marlboro Road and Gleasondale Road and sign the Notice of Traffic Regulation, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve an amendment to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, Section 3, to modify the All-Night Winter Parking Ban, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to approve an amendment to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, Section 3, to modify the All-Night Winter Parking Ban, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve an amendment to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, Section 3, to modify the All-Night Winter Parking Ban, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the addition of Section 4, "Declared Snow Emergency" to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting and as...
Board member Frecha moved to approve the addition of Section 4, "Declared Snow Emergency" to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting and as amended by the Select Board. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the addition of Section 4, "Declared Snow Emergency" to Stow's Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IV, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese for the TSAC at this meeting and as amended by the Select Board. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Accept the meeting minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Adjourn
Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
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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