MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2023
13 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
Approve and sign a certificate for retiring Police Lieutenant Darren Thraen
Board member Sturgis moved to approve and sign a certificate for retiring Police Lieutenant Darren Thraen. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve and sign a certificate for retiring Police Lieutenant Darren Thraen. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Darren Thraen as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective May 12, 2023 through June 30, 2023, and subject to reappointment thereafter
Board member Sturgis moved to appoint Darren Thraen as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective May 12, 2023 through June 30, 2023, and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to appoint Darren Thraen as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective May 12, 2023 through June 30, 2023, and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Approve a Common Victualer license for DDK Coffee Shop at 626 Great Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023
Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Common Victualer license for DDK Coffee Shop at 626 Great Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Common Victualer license for DDK Coffee Shop at 626 Great Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Approve a Special Event Permit for an Ice Cream Social at Pompositticut Community Center on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6-8:30 PM, pending receipt of all approvals, permits and a Certificate of...
Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Special Event Permit for an Ice Cream Social at Pompositticut Community Center on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6-8:30 PM, pending receipt of all approvals, permits and a Certificate of Insurance. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Special Event Permit for an Ice Cream Social at Pompositticut Community Center on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6-8:30 PM, pending receipt of all approvals, permits and a Certificate of Insurance. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Approve a Special Event Permit for Stow SpringFest, scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM at Center School, pending receipt of all approvals and permits
Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Special Event Permit for Stow SpringFest, scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM at Center School, pending receipt of all approvals and permits. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve a Special Event Permit for Stow SpringFest, scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM at Center School, pending receipt of all approvals and permits. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism for the Town of Stow
Board member Sturgis moved to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism for the Town of Stow. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism for the Town of Stow. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Recognize May as Jewish-American Heritage Month
Board member Sturgis moved to recognize May as Jewish-American Heritage Month. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to recognize May as Jewish-American Heritage Month. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Approve the Town of Stow Select Board Anti-Hate Statement as amended this evening
Board member Sturgis moved to approve the Town of Stow Select Board Anti-Hate Statement as amended this evening. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve the Town of Stow Select Board Anti-Hate Statement as amended this evening. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
A Special Town Meeting be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Hale School, 55 Hartley Road
Board member Sturgis moved that a Special Town Meeting be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Hale School, 55 Hartley Road. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved that a Special Town Meeting be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Hale School, 55 Hartley Road. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
A Special Town Election be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Center School, 403 Great Road
Board member Sturgis moved that a Special Town Election be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Center School, 403 Great Road. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved that a Special Town Election be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Center School, 403 Great Road. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Open the 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, and close the warrant on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Board member Sturgis moved that the Board open the 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, and close the warrant on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved that the Board open the 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, and close the warrant on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting as presented
Board member Sturgis moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting as presented. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting as presented. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Board member Sturgis moved to adjourn. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to adjourn. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Constantzos)
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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