MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2024
8 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
Appoint Stephen Laaper to the position of Call Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Fire Department, for a term ending June 30, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Stephen Laaper to the position of Call Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Fire Department, for a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Stephen Laaper to the position of Call Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Fire Department, for a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 27, 2024 between 8 AM and 12 Noon to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, for the annual...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 27, 2024 between 8 AM and 12 Noon to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, for the annual Stow Town Clean Up, and to waive the requirement of an insurance certificate. There will be no removal of invasive plants and all participants will need to sign releases that will be returned to the Town by April 29. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 27, 2024 between 8 AM and 12 Noon to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, for the annual Stow Town Clean Up, and to waive the requirement of an insurance certificate. There will be no removal of invasive plants and all participants will need to sign releases that will be returned to the Town by April 29. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the updated 5.07 Traffic Enforcement policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the updated 5.07 Traffic Enforcement policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the updated 5.07 Traffic Enforcement policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign the CEMLEC (Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Mutual Aid Agreement as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the CEMLEC (Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Mutual Aid Agreement as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the CEMLEC (Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Mutual Aid Agreement as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve and have Cortni Frecha sign the POST Attestation for Police Chief Michael Sallese
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and have Cortni Frecha sign the POST Attestation for Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and have Cortni Frecha sign the POST Attestation for Police Chief Michael Sallese. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the donation from Bose
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the donation from Bose. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the donation from Bose. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Declare the tires presented on the list as surplus and to authorize the disposal of these items
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to declare the tires presented on the list as surplus and to authorize the disposal of these items. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to declare the tires presented on the list as surplus and to authorize the disposal of these items. 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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