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June 27, 2023
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cortni Frecha, Ingeborg Hegemann, Hector Constantzos, John Toole
Absent: Megan Birch-McMichael
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kellie Barhight as a Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, subject to successful contract negotiations and with a start date pending Town Administrator approval...
Board member Toole moved to appoint Kellie Barhight as a Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, subject to successful contract negotiations and with a start date pending Town Administrator approval, through June 30, 2026 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to appoint Kellie Barhight as a Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, subject to successful contract negotiations and with a start date pending Town Administrator approval, through June 30, 2026 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Appoint David Soar as a Call Firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2024 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Board member Toole moved to appoint David Soar as a Call Firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2024 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to appoint David Soar as a Call Firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2024 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Open the public hearing
Board member Toole moved to open the public hearing. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to open the public hearing. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
The public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license from Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, be closed
Board member Toole moved that the public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license from Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, be closed. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved that the public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license from Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, be closed. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the transfer of the section 12 all-alcohol liquor license held by Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, as described in the application...
Board member Toole moved to approve the transfer of the section 12 all-alcohol liquor license held by Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, as described in the application received May 30, 2023 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to approve the transfer of the section 12 all-alcohol liquor license held by Nancy's Airfield Café, 302 Boxboro Road, Stow, to Fourth & Field, Melissa Simon, manager, as described in the application received May 30, 2023 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve a Common Victualer license for Fourth & Field at 302 Boxboro Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023
Board member Toole moved to approve a Common Victualer license for Fourth & Field at 302 Boxboro Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to approve a Common Victualer license for Fourth & Field at 302 Boxboro Road in Stow, valid through December 31, 2023. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: TWO MONTHS, FROM JULY 1-AUGUST 31, 2023 Call Firefighter/EMT: Sean Duddy; Joshua Mondragon...
Board member Toole moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: TWO MONTHS, FROM JULY 1-AUGUST 31, 2023 Call Firefighter/EMT: Sean Duddy; Joshua Mondragon Apprentice Firefighter: Juan Duran, Darwin Fajardo ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS, WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Dolores Hamilton; Select Board and Town Administrator Executive Assistant: Joyce Sampson; Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C.; Emergency Management Officer: Fire Chief John Paul Benoit; Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Fire Department: Full-time Firefighters: John Paul Benoit, Chief; Barry Evers, Captain; Mark W. Guerin, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Erick Benoit, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Rachel Vroegindewey, Firefighter/EMT; Matthew McNulty, Firefighter/EMT Call Lieutenant: Ryan Boyd, Jonathan Gray, Steven Walsh Call Firefighters/EMTs: Jonathan Beharrell, Timothy Benoit, Kristina Ellis, Richard Falcioni, Camden Herlihy, Todd Jakubek, Bryan Kiley, Stephen Laaper, Timothy Landry, Yuris Mangolds, Michael Murphy, Matthew Olson, Susan Siewierski, Jack Stafford, Judson Swinimer Call Firefighters: Kevin Benoit, Scott Dwinells, Thomas Fitzsimmons, David Frost, Benjamin Glover, Timothy Gray, Jeffery Hill, Paul May, Jonathan McDowell, Gregg Silverio Emergency Medical Technician: Olivia Liang Police Department: Full-time Police Officers: Michael Sallese, Chief of Police; Cassandra Scott, Sergeant; David Goguen, Sergeant; Robert Nelson, Patrol Officer; Christopher Kusz, Detective; Luke Dezago, Prosecutor; Brendan Fitzpatrick, Detective; Brandon Murphy, Patrol Officer; Jacob Champoux, Patrol Officer; Troy Paradise, Patrol Officer Per Diem Special Police Officers: William Bosworth; Jon Butler; John T. Connors; John E. Fantasia; Darren Thraen; Jeffrey Beckwith, Lake Boon Officer Public Safety Dispatchers: John E. Fantasia, Dispatch Supervisor; Jon Butler; Gabriel Lopez; Sean Marques Part-time Dispatcher: Laurel Brazao MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS: Street Numbers: Town Clerk's office Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: TWO MONTHS, FROM JULY 1-AUGUST 31, 2023 Call Firefighter/EMT: Sean Duddy; Joshua Mondragon Apprentice Firefighter: Juan Duran, Darwin Fajardo ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS, WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Dolores Hamilton; Select Board and Town Administrator Executive Assistant: Joyce Sampson; Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C.; Emergency Management Officer: Fire Chief John Paul Benoit; Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Fire Department: Full-time Firefighters: John Paul Benoit, Chief; Barry Evers, Captain; Mark W. Guerin, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Erick Benoit, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Rachel Vroegindewey, Firefighter/EMT; Matthew McNulty, Firefighter/EMT Call Lieutenant: Ryan Boyd, Jonathan Gray, Steven Walsh Call Firefighters/EMTs: Jonathan Beharrell, Timothy Benoit, Kristina Ellis, Richard Falcioni, Camden Herlihy, Todd Jakubek, Bryan Kiley, Stephen Laaper, Timothy Landry, Yuris Mangolds, Michael Murphy, Matthew Olson, Susan Siewierski, Jack Stafford, Judson Swinimer Call Firefighters: Kevin Benoit, Scott Dwinells, Thomas Fitzsimmons, David Frost, Benjamin Glover, Timothy Gray, Jeffery Hill, Paul May, Jonathan McDowell, Gregg Silverio Emergency Medical Technician: Olivia Liang Police Department: Full-time Police Officers: Michael Sallese, Chief of Police; Cassandra Scott, Sergeant; David Goguen, Sergeant; Robert Nelson, Patrol Officer; Christopher Kusz, Detective; Luke Dezago, Prosecutor; Brendan Fitzpatrick, Detective; Brandon Murphy, Patrol Officer; Jacob Champoux, Patrol Officer; Troy Paradise, Patrol Officer Per Diem Special Police Officers: William Bosworth; Jon Butler; John T. Connors; John E. Fantasia; Darren Thraen; Jeffrey Beckwith, Lake Boon Officer Public Safety Dispatchers: John E. Fantasia, Dispatch Supervisor; Jon Butler; Gabriel Lopez; Sean Marques Part-time Dispatcher: Laurel Brazao MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS: Street Numbers: Town Clerk's office Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: ONE-YEAR...
Board member Toole moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS, WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024: Fence Viewers: Select Board Green Advisory Committee: Members at Large: David Korn; John Sangermano Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Michael Busch, Mark Dexter, Alison Lamkin, Dan Nicholson Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Michael Kopczynski, Cathy Leonard, Quince Papanastassiou THREE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026: Agricultural Commission: Liz Painter Conservation Commission: Serena Furman, Matthew Styckiewicz Historical Commission: Barbara Clancy, Robert Norton Lake Boon Commission: Daniel Tereau Open Space Committee: Laurie Burnett, Margaret Costello Registrar of Voters: Wes Fisher Trustee of the Randall Relief Fund, the Randall Town Fund, and the Town Farm Fund: Jeff Smith FIVE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2028 Zoning Board of Appeals: Leonard Golder, Associate Member Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS, WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2024: Fence Viewers: Select Board Green Advisory Committee: Members at Large: David Korn; John Sangermano Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Michael Busch, Mark Dexter, Alison Lamkin, Dan Nicholson Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton TWO-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Michael Kopczynski, Cathy Leonard, Quince Papanastassiou THREE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026: Agricultural Commission: Liz Painter Conservation Commission: Serena Furman, Matthew Styckiewicz Historical Commission: Barbara Clancy, Robert Norton Lake Boon Commission: Daniel Tereau Open Space Committee: Laurie Burnett, Margaret Costello Registrar of Voters: Wes Fisher Trustee of the Randall Relief Fund, the Randall Town Fund, and the Town Farm Fund: Jeff Smith FIVE-YEAR APPOINTMENTS WITH TERMS ENDING JUNE 30, 2028 Zoning Board of Appeals: Leonard Golder, Associate Member Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign the Middlesex County Mutual Aid Agreement, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese
Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the Middlesex County Mutual Aid Agreement, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the Middlesex County Mutual Aid Agreement, as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from Fire Chief John Paul Benoit for the Fire Department, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so...
Board member Toole moved to accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from Fire Chief John Paul Benoit for the Fire Department, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect of the employee. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from Fire Chief John Paul Benoit for the Fire Department, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect of the employee. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from John Toole for the Capital Planning Committee, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so...
Board member Constantzos moved to accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from John Toole for the Capital Planning Committee, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect of the employee. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from this vote, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept and sign the disclosure form per MGL c.268A, sect. 19, from John Toole for the Capital Planning Committee, as the Select Board has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect of the employee. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve and sign the updated Covenant for Elizabeth Brook Apartments, as amended at this meeting
Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the updated Covenant for Elizabeth Brook Apartments, as amended at this meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the updated Covenant for Elizabeth Brook Apartments, as amended at this meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 27, 2023, and effective for one year from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board
Board member Toole, in accordance with Chapter 140, section 151A of the Massachusetts General Laws, moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 27, 2023, and effective for one year from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole, in accordance with Chapter 140, section 151A of the Massachusetts General Laws, moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 27, 2023, and effective for one year from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Chair to sign it on behalf of the Board. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign, and also authorize the Town Administrator to sign, the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Boxboro for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2023 through...
Board member Toole moved that the Select Board approve and sign, and also authorize the Town Administrator to sign, the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Boxboro for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as presented. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved that the Select Board approve and sign, and also authorize the Town Administrator to sign, the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Boxboro for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as presented. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the Health Savings Account Policy with the following modification that the second payment be done in December
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Health Savings Account Policy with the following modification that the second payment be done in December. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from the employee policies, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Health Savings Account Policy with the following modification that the second payment be done in December. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve the Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from the employee policies, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from the employee policies, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented at this meeting. Board member Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve and sign the BAN renewal for Lower Village Traffic Improvements as presented at this meeting
Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the BAN renewal for Lower Village Traffic Improvements as presented at this meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to approve and sign the BAN renewal for Lower Village Traffic Improvements as presented at this meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes as amended for the June 13, 2023 meeting
Board member Toole moved to accept the meeting minutes as amended for the June 13, 2023 meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to accept the meeting minutes as amended for the June 13, 2023 meeting. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Board member Toole moved to adjourn. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Toole moved to adjourn. Board member Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, 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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