MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 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 and sign a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21, honoring the local nonprofit service group, Randall Library Friends Association, for their work in the community
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21, honoring the local nonprofit service group, Randall Library Friends Association, for their work in the community. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21, honoring the local nonprofit service group, Randall Library Friends Association, for their work in the community. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the assignment of Christopher Kusz to the role of Senior Detective for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the assignment of Christopher Kusz to the role of Senior Detective for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the assignment of Christopher Kusz to the role of Senior Detective for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Grant a special event permit to the Stow Conservation and Recreation Departments for a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29 from 1-4 PM (12-5 PM including set up and clean up) at Stow Acres North...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a special event permit to the Stow Conservation and Recreation Departments for a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29 from 1-4 PM (12-5 PM including set up and clean up) at Stow Acres North Course, pending Town Administrator approval that all necessary documents have been received. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a special event permit to the Stow Conservation and Recreation Departments for a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29 from 1-4 PM (12-5 PM including set up and clean up) at Stow Acres North Course, pending Town Administrator approval that all necessary documents have been received. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Grant a special event permit for the Stow Gobbler 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Stow Community Chest on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 6:30-11 AM, pending Town Administrator...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a special event permit for the Stow Gobbler 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Stow Community Chest on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 6:30-11 AM, pending Town Administrator approval that all necessary documents have been received. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a special event permit for the Stow Gobbler 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Stow Community Chest on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 6:30-11 AM, pending Town Administrator approval that all necessary documents have been received. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept and approve the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee's recommendation to make Common Road a one-way street westbound, west of the intersection with route 117 westbound to Library Hill Road and...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept and approve the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee's recommendation to make Common Road a one-way street westbound, west of the intersection with route 117 westbound to Library Hill Road and still allowing two-way traffic at the easternmost entrance to the First Parish Church parking area. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept and approve the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee's recommendation to make Common Road a one-way street westbound, west of the intersection with route 117 westbound to Library Hill Road and still allowing two-way traffic at the easternmost entrance to the First Parish Church parking area. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with a smooth transition to Common Road...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with a smooth transition to Common Road, ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Mr. Constantzos opposed.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Hegemann, TooleNo: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with a smooth transition to Common Road, ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Mr. Constantzos opposed..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve a change to the 9.05 Wellness Program for the Police Department, as requested by Police Chief Michael Sallese
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a change to the 9.05 Wellness Program for the Police Department, as requested by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a change to the 9.05 Wellness Program for the Police Department, as requested by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the donated Workout Exercise Cage from Robert Webster for the Stow Police Department
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the donated Workout Exercise Cage from Robert Webster for the Stow Police Department. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the donated Workout Exercise Cage from Robert Webster for the Stow Police Department. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation as presented at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Authorize the Chair to execute an application for up to a $500,000 Green Communities Competitive Grant for the library project
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize the Chair to execute an application for up to a $500,000 Green Communities Competitive Grant for the library project. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize the Chair to execute an application for up to a $500,000 Green Communities Competitive Grant for the library project. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Denise submit our feedback bullet points to the Massachusetts Select Board Association
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that Denise submit our feedback bullet points to the Massachusetts Select Board Association. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that Denise submit our feedback bullet points to the Massachusetts Select Board Association. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting as drafted
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 26, 2023 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, 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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