MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, Ingeborg Hegemann, Hector Constantzos, John Toole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Cortni Frecha as Chair of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election
Board member Hegemann nominated Cortni Frecha as Chair of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Hegemann nominated Cortni Frecha as Chair of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Nominate Megan Birch-McMichael as Clerk of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election
Board member Constantzos nominated Megan Birch-McMichael as Clerk of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos nominated Megan Birch-McMichael as Clerk of the Select Board for the coming year, ending after the 2024 Annual Town Election. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Recognize the month of May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the Town of Stow
Board member Constantzos moved to recognize the month of May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the Town of Stow. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to recognize the month of May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the Town of Stow. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Recognize the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month for the Town of Stow
Board member Constantzos moved to recognize the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month for the Town of Stow. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to recognize the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month for the Town of Stow. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024
Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2024. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy...
Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2024. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy Inspector of Wires: Michael A. Norton Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Adam Sahlberg Deputy Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Robert Smith Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2024. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy Inspector of Wires: Michael A. Norton Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Adam Sahlberg Deputy Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Robert Smith Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024
Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2024. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2023 season, valid through December 31, 2023
Board member Constantzos moved, on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission, to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2023 season, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved, on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission, to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2023 season, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Accept the meeting minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Mr. Toole abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannAbstained: Toole
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Mr. Toole abstaining..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Adjourn
Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Toole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
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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