MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 24, 2023
10 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
Comprehensive Permit Policy be amended as discussed in this meeting
Mr. Constantzos moved that the Select Board Comprehensive Permit Policy be amended as discussed in this meeting. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the Select Board Comprehensive Permit Policy be amended as discussed in this meeting. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Not create a Comprehensive Permit Policy Task Force for the Stow Acres project
Mr. Constantzos moved that the Select Board not create a Comprehensive Permit Policy Task Force for the Stow Acres project. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the Select Board not create a Comprehensive Permit Policy Task Force for the Stow Acres project. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Change liquor license fees for 2024 as follows: Restaurants - All Alcohol - $2,400 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $1000 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000 (remained the same) Package Stores - Wine...
Mr. Constantzos moved to change liquor license fees for 2024 as follows: Restaurants - All Alcohol - $2,400 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $1000 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000 (remained the same) Package Stores - Wine & Malt - $1000 Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to change liquor license fees for 2024 as follows: Restaurants - All Alcohol - $2,400 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $1000 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000 (remained the same) Package Stores - Wine & Malt - $1000 Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Common Victualler license fees for 2024 increase to $40
Mr. Constantzos moved that Common Victualler license fees for 2024 increase to $40. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that Common Victualler license fees for 2024 increase to $40. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Change Class II/used auto license fees for 2024 to $200
Mr. Constantzos moved to change Class II/used auto license fees for 2024 to $200. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to change Class II/used auto license fees for 2024 to $200. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Accept the following Select Board goals for fiscal 2024: Forecast planning Establish a better relationship with Boards & Committees by inviting them to SB Meetings on a regular basis with a...
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the following Select Board goals for fiscal 2024: Forecast planning Establish a better relationship with Boards & Committees by inviting them to SB Meetings on a regular basis with a predetermined agenda Investigate better ways to communicate with residents o to learn about their concerns o and encourage more volunteerism Re-establish the EDIC Review policies and what may be needed Recommend bylaw changes to respective boards for review Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the following Select Board goals for fiscal 2024: Forecast planning Establish a better relationship with Boards & Committees by inviting them to SB Meetings on a regular basis with a predetermined agenda Investigate better ways to communicate with residents o to learn about their concerns o and encourage more volunteerism Re-establish the EDIC Review policies and what may be needed Recommend bylaw changes to respective boards for review Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Keep the 2009 Statement of Ethics, changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and take section four from the 2021 policy and make it section five of the 2009 policy
Mr. Constantzos moved to keep the 2009 Statement of Ethics, changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and take section four from the 2021 policy and make it section five of the 2009 policy. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to keep the 2009 Statement of Ethics, changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and take section four from the 2021 policy and make it section five of the 2009 policy. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Rescind the 2021 Select Board Code of Conduct policy
Mr. Constantzos moved to rescind the 2021 Select Board Code of Conduct policy. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to rescind the 2021 Select Board Code of Conduct policy. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Approve the minutes as written for October 10, 2023
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the minutes as written for October 10, 2023. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the minutes as written for October 10, 2023. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
Adjourn
Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Hegemann)
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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