MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
9 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
The Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 11 at Center School, 403 Great Road, starting at 9 a.m
Mr. Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 11 at Center School, 403 Great Road, starting at 9 a.m. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 11 at Center School, 403 Great Road, starting at 9 a.m. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
The Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 18, at Center School, 403 Great Road between the hours of 10am and 4pm. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office
Mr. Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 18, at Center School, 403 Great Road between the hours of 10am and 4pm. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 18, at Center School, 403 Great Road between the hours of 10am and 4pm. This is for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and close the warrant on Monday, April 1, 2024
Mr. Constantzos moved that the Board open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and close the warrant on Monday, April 1, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved that the Board open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and close the warrant on Monday, April 1, 2024. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting
Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Note Renewal (for PFAS), as presented at this meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept a donation from Anne Robitaille and Lynne Jacques for the Fire Department
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept a donation from Anne Robitaille and Lynne Jacques for the Fire Department. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept a donation from Anne Robitaille and Lynne Jacques for the Fire Department. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept a donation from ET&L Construction for a 20' Conex Box for the Fire Department
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept a donation from ET&L Construction for a 20' Conex Box for the Fire Department. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept a donation from ET&L Construction for a 20' Conex Box for the Fire Department. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the composition, purpose, and charge of the proposed Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, and to establish a Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, composed of seven (7) members, including one...
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the composition, purpose, and charge of the proposed Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, and to establish a Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, composed of seven (7) members, including one (1) member of the Select Board, one (1) member of the Finance Committee, and five (5) Residents At- Large, to serve through June 30, 2025, per the requirements stated in the committee description. The committee will be responsible for considering the potential re-uses for the historic Town Hall at 375 Great Road, according to the committee charge as voted at this meeting. Further, to designate Town Hall Building Reuse Committee members as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. Members must be registered voters of Stow, and agree to comply with State Ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the composition, purpose, and charge of the proposed Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, and to establish a Town Hall Building Reuse Committee, composed of seven (7) members, including one (1) member of the Select Board, one (1) member of the Finance Committee, and five (5) Residents At- Large, to serve through June 30, 2025, per the requirements stated in the committee description. The committee will be responsible for considering the potential re-uses for the historic Town Hall at 375 Great Road, according to the committee charge as voted at this meeting. Further, to designate Town Hall Building Reuse Committee members as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. Members must be registered voters of Stow, and agree to comply with State Ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting as drafted
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the December 12, 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 December 12, 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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