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October 30, 2023
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list Chair Cortni Frecha; the minutes say “At 6:57pm, Chair Frecha arrived”, before the vote to enter executive session.
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, John Toole, Ingeborg Hegemann, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day
On a motion by Mr. Toole, and seconded by Mr. Constantzos, the Board unanimously approved the One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha arrived at 6:57 p.m., after this vote.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Toole, and seconded by Mr. Constantzos, the Board unanimously approved the One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (1), To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an...
Mr. Toole moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (1), To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Toole moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (1), To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved on a roll call vote..” (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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