MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 12, 2023
16 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
Absent: John Toole
Every vote, in order
Approve the assignment of Gabriel "Gabe" Lopez to the position of Dispatch Supervisor through June 30, 2024
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the assignment of Gabriel "Gabe" Lopez to the position of Dispatch Supervisor through June 30, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the assignment of Gabriel "Gabe" Lopez to the position of Dispatch Supervisor through June 30, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve a one day liquor license for St. Isidore's Church, 429 Great Road, for Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM, provided all necessary permits and documents have been received
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve a one day liquor license for St. Isidore's Church, 429 Great Road, for Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM, provided all necessary permits and documents have been received. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve a one day liquor license for St. Isidore's Church, 429 Great Road, for Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM, provided all necessary permits and documents have been received. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Renew the Town's Common Victualler License for Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road through March 31, 2024, pending compliance with the Planning Board Special Permit or a...
Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualler License for Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road through March 31, 2024, pending compliance with the Planning Board Special Permit or a Public Hearing to discuss further renewal of the license. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualler License for Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road through March 31, 2024, pending compliance with the Planning Board Special Permit or a Public Hearing to discuss further renewal of the license. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Renew the Town's 2024 Liquor License for J. Melone & Sons d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road - On Premises - Wine & Malt provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have...
Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2024 Liquor License for J. Melone & Sons d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road - On Premises - Wine & Malt provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, an occupancy permit has been issued, and an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2024 Liquor License for J. Melone & Sons d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road - On Premises - Wine & Malt provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, an occupancy permit has been issued, and an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Enter into a public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc
Mr. Constantzos moved to enter into a public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to enter into a public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
The public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc. be closed
Mr. Constantzos moved that the public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc. be closed. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the public hearing on a proposed Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England, Inc. be closed. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
The Board, as Cable Television License Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of December 12, 2023 to Verizon New England...
Mr. Constantzos hereby moved that the Board, as Cable Television License Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of December 12, 2023 to Verizon New England Inc. ("Verizon"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Verizon. Verizon, by and through its authorized representative, will execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page. Further, Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to Verizon requesting that Verizon provide an HD PEG access channel pursuant to section 5 of the contract. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos hereby moved that the Board, as Cable Television License Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of December 12, 2023 to Verizon New England Inc. ("Verizon"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Verizon. Verizon, by and through its authorized representative, will execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page. Further, Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize the Chair to sign a letter to Verizon requesting that Verizon provide an HD PEG access channel pursuant to section 5 of the contract. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Renew the Town's Common Victualler Licenses for the following businesses through December 31, 2024: Honey Pot Hill Orchards, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road Stow Café, 118 Great Road
Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualler Licenses for the following businesses through December 31, 2024: Honey Pot Hill Orchards, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road Stow Café, 118 Great Road Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Common Victualler Licenses for the following businesses through December 31, 2024: Honey Pot Hill Orchards, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road Stow Café, 118 Great Road Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Renew the Town's Class II License for Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road through December 31, 2024
Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II License for Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road through December 31, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II License for Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road through December 31, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Renew the Town's 2024 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on- premises licensees, an...
Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2024 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on- premises licensees, an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed: 1. 29 Culinary LLC, d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road - Package Store - Wine & Malt 2. AL & BC Inc., 8 Hudson Road - Package Store - All Alcohol 3. Fourth & Field, 302 Boxboro Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 4. Honey Pot Hill Orchard, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road - Farmer Winery Pouring Permit 5. J. Salamone Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Russell's Convenience Store of Stow, 390 Great Road - Package Store - Wine & Malt 6. Nickrosz Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Spirits of Stow, 117 Great Road - Package Store - All Alcohol 7. Red River Rock, Inc. d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant, 117 Great Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 8. Robert Page III LLC d/b/a Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 9. Stow Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 10. Wedgewood Country Club of Stow Inc. d/b/a Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to renew the Town's 2024 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses, provided all taxes have been paid and all necessary documents have been received, and for all on- premises licensees, an inspection by the Fire Department/Building Commissioner has been completed and signed: 1. 29 Culinary LLC, d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road - Package Store - Wine & Malt 2. AL & BC Inc., 8 Hudson Road - Package Store - All Alcohol 3. Fourth & Field, 302 Boxboro Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 4. Honey Pot Hill Orchard, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road - Farmer Winery Pouring Permit 5. J. Salamone Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Russell's Convenience Store of Stow, 390 Great Road - Package Store - Wine & Malt 6. Nickrosz Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Spirits of Stow, 117 Great Road - Package Store - All Alcohol 7. Red River Rock, Inc. d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant, 117 Great Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 8. Robert Page III LLC d/b/a Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 9. Stow Food & Beverage LLC d/b/a Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol 10. Wedgewood Country Club of Stow Inc. d/b/a Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Flag Policy as drafted at this meeting
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Flag Policy as drafted at this meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Flag Policy as drafted at this meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the lighting of a menorah at the Lower Village Common on December 14, 2023, as requested by Leonard Golder
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the lighting of a menorah at the Lower Village Common on December 14, 2023, as requested by Leonard Golder. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the lighting of a menorah at the Lower Village Common on December 14, 2023, as requested by Leonard Golder. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Authorize and sign the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Agreement
Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Agreement. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Agreement. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting as drafted
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting as drafted. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting as drafted. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as drafted
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as drafted. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 28, 2023 meeting as drafted. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Adjourn
Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. 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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