MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 22, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cortni Frecha, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ingeborg Hegemann, Hector Constantzos, John Toole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the September 18, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the September 18, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the September 18, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Grant a Special Event Permit for the Lake Boon Water Carnival to be held at Pine Bluff Recreation Area at Lake Boon on Saturday, September 2 from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with the understanding that...
Board member Constantzos moved to grant a Special Event Permit for the Lake Boon Water Carnival to be held at Pine Bluff Recreation Area at Lake Boon on Saturday, September 2 from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with the understanding that there will be no amplified music during Lake Boon Quiet Hours. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to grant a Special Event Permit for the Lake Boon Water Carnival to be held at Pine Bluff Recreation Area at Lake Boon on Saturday, September 2 from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with the understanding that there will be no amplified music during Lake Boon Quiet Hours. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Take by eminent domain, for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Stow, including, without limitation, for the purpose of undertaking the Box Mill Road Over Elizabeth Brook...
Board member Constantzos moved to take by eminent domain, for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Stow, including, without limitation, for the purpose of undertaking the Box Mill Road Over Elizabeth Brook Bridge Reconstruction Project, the following interests in, on and under certain parcels of land abutting or near Box Mill Road, Stow, Massachusetts, and shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Box Mill Road Over Elizabeth Brook Stow, Massachusetts," dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Green International Affiliates, Inc., and as set forth more particularly on the Order of Taking as presented this evening. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to take by eminent domain, for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Stow, including, without limitation, for the purpose of undertaking the Box Mill Road Over Elizabeth Brook Bridge Reconstruction Project, the following interests in, on and under certain parcels of land abutting or near Box Mill Road, Stow, Massachusetts, and shown more particularly on a plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Box Mill Road Over Elizabeth Brook Stow, Massachusetts," dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Green International Affiliates, Inc., and as set forth more particularly on the Order of Taking as presented this evening. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the FY23 Evaluation Form for the Town Administrator as amended at this meeting
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the FY23 Evaluation Form for the Town Administrator as amended at this meeting. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the FY23 Evaluation Form for the Town Administrator as amended at this meeting. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Proceed with working on the Draft Code of Conduct policy
Board member Constantzos moved that the Board proceed with working on the Draft Code of Conduct policy. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved that the Board proceed with working on the Draft Code of Conduct policy. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the August 8, 2023 meeting as drafted
Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 8, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 8, 2023 meeting as drafted. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Adjourn
Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to adjourn. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
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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