MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Ellen Sturgis and Hector Constantzos took part remotely.
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, Ingeborg Hegemann, Ellen Sturgis, Hector Constantzos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the 2023 Schedule of Events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation
Board member Frecha moved to approve the 2023 Schedule of Events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the 2023 Schedule of Events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the installation of fire protection cisterns at the locations listed below, according to the plans presented by Fire Department officials at this meeting, and provided all necessary...
Board member Frecha moved to approve the installation of fire protection cisterns at the locations listed below, according to the plans presented by Fire Department officials at this meeting, and provided all necessary permits are received: Conant Drive, across from #31 and #35 511 Great Road Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the installation of fire protection cisterns at the locations listed below, according to the plans presented by Fire Department officials at this meeting, and provided all necessary permits are received: Conant Drive, across from #31 and #35 511 Great Road Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the installation of a fire protection cistern at 380 Great Road, provided installation is on land under Select Board control. Otherwise, approval from the landowner must be received
Board member Frecha moved to approve the installation of a fire protection cistern at 380 Great Road, provided installation is on land under Select Board control. Otherwise, approval from the landowner must be received. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the installation of a fire protection cistern at 380 Great Road, provided installation is on land under Select Board control. Otherwise, approval from the landowner must be received. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Grant a permit for Xhale Fest on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12 noon until 5 PM at 23 Gleasondale Road
Board Member Frecha moved to grant a permit for Xhale Fest on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12 noon until 5 PM at 23 Gleasondale Road. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Frecha moved to grant a permit for Xhale Fest on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12 noon until 5 PM at 23 Gleasondale Road. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Recommend approval of Article 63
Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 63. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 63. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Recommend approval of Article 41
Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 41. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 41. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Allocate the remaining ARPA funds to the Town Administrator's Discretionary Account
Board member Frecha moved to allocate the remaining ARPA funds to the Town Administrator's Discretionary Account. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to allocate the remaining ARPA funds to the Town Administrator's Discretionary Account. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Accept the meeting minutes of the April 11, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 11, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 11, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hegemann)
Adjourn
Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (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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