MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 14, 2023
12 recorded votes, 3 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 Robert Webster to the Board of Registrars, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2024
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Robert Webster to the Board of Registrars, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Robert Webster to the Board of Registrars, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Daniel Gesell to the position of Laborer for the Stow Highway Department
Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Daniel Gesell to the position of Laborer for the Stow Highway Department. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to appoint Daniel Gesell to the position of Laborer for the Stow Highway Department. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the donation from Stow Community Chest of 10 Narcan cabinets to be placed in municipal buildings
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the donation from Stow Community Chest of 10 Narcan cabinets to be placed in municipal buildings. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the donation from Stow Community Chest of 10 Narcan cabinets to be placed in municipal buildings. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Health - One 3-year...
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - Two 3-year terms Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Trustee, Randall Library - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2025 Select Board - One 3-year term Select Board - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2024 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - Two 3-year terms Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Trustee, Randall Library - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2025 Select Board - One 3-year term Select Board - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2024 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, May 17...
Board member Constantzos moved to opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023
Board member Constantzos moved to opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Roll the $100,000 into the revenue loss category of ARPA funds for the projects and purposes described at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to roll the $100,000 into the revenue loss category of ARPA funds for the projects and purposes described at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to roll the $100,000 into the revenue loss category of ARPA funds for the projects and purposes described at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve the Select Board 2022 Annual Report as amended
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Select Board 2022 Annual Report as amended. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Select Board 2022 Annual Report as amended. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve the Buy Recycled Policy as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Buy Recycled Policy as presented at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Buy Recycled Policy 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 January 24, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 24, 2023 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 January 24, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the January 31, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 31, 2023 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 January 31, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Move into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a...
Board member Constantzos moved to move into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; and Section 21 (a) (7) to review Executive Session minutes per MGL Chapter 30A, sections 22(f), (g) for the meeting on October 12, 2022, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to move into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; and Section 21 (a) (7) to review Executive Session minutes per MGL Chapter 30A, sections 22(f), (g) for the meeting on October 12, 2022, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by 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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