MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Recognize Boy Scout Maxwell Valentino for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to recognize Boy Scout Maxwell Valentino for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to recognize Boy Scout Maxwell Valentino for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Recognize Boy Scout Ronan Wheeler for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to recognize Boy Scout Ronan Wheeler for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to recognize Boy Scout Ronan Wheeler for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his Court of Honor. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Olivia Kephart to the position of Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2025, pending satisfactory completion of the prerequisite physical and mental exams and a...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Olivia Kephart to the position of Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2025, pending satisfactory completion of the prerequisite physical and mental exams and a background check. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Olivia Kephart to the position of Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department through June 30, 2025, pending satisfactory completion of the prerequisite physical and mental exams and a background check. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Bhaird Campbell to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Bhaird Campbell to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Bhaird Campbell to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Connor Caveney to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Connor Caveney to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Connor Caveney to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Cara Olejarz to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Cara Olejarz to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Cara Olejarz to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Brett Lifner to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Brett Lifner to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Brett Lifner to the position of Apprentice Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department through August 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Jose Gomez to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2025
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Jose Gomez to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Jose Gomez to the position of Call Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Grant a permit to the Travis Manion Foundation for the TMF 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the American Heritage Museum, provided the organizers...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit to the Travis Manion Foundation for the TMF 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the American Heritage Museum, provided the organizers contact the Fire Department with a detail request in advance of the event date and all requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit to the Travis Manion Foundation for the TMF 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the American Heritage Museum, provided the organizers contact the Fire Department with a detail request in advance of the event date and all requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from the vote on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Of the Town of Stow, pursuant to G.L. c. 82, §§21-24, votes to approve the laying out of Joanne Drive as a public way as shown on the plan presented at this meeting. The boundaries of the layout...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board of the Town of Stow, pursuant to G.L. c. 82, §§21-24, votes to approve the laying out of Joanne Drive as a public way as shown on the plan presented at this meeting. The boundaries of the layout of Joanne Drive are shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, Joanne Drive, A Planned Conservation Development, Stow, Massachusetts," dated August 4, 2017, prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan 195 of 2020, which plan was referred to the Planning Board and which plan is hereby adopted as a part of this Order, and all land lying within the layout of Joanne Drive is hereby laid out as a public way. Further, Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the aforementioned plan be forwarded to the Town Clerk for filing and the foregoing layout be reported to the Town for acceptance at Town Meeting, provided that: o the Tree Warden review the health of the street trees, including shrubs installed in lieu of tree plantings and recommend any needed replacement; o All catch basins shall be cleaned out by the Applicant prior to the May 2024 Town Meeting; o the Applicant should provide confirmation from the Treasurer that any property taxes owed to the Town have been paid; o and the Highway, Police, and Fire Departments should be asked for any comments related to the proposed acceptance of Joanne Drive. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion. Discussion ensued about an amendment to the Order of Layout that the Board is to sign. The last sentence was amended to add "based on the motion of the April 23, 2024 meeting." The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board of the Town of Stow, pursuant to G.L. c. 82, §§21-24, votes to approve the laying out of Joanne Drive as a public way as shown on the plan presented at this meeting. The boundaries of the layout of Joanne Drive are shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, Joanne Drive, A Planned Conservation Development, Stow, Massachusetts," dated August 4, 2017, prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan 195 of 2020, which plan was referred to the Planning Board and which plan is hereby adopted as a part of this Order, and all land lying within the layout of Joanne Drive is hereby laid out as a public way. Further, Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the aforementioned plan be forwarded to the Town Clerk for filing and the foregoing layout be reported to the Town for acceptance at Town Meeting, provided that: o the Tree Warden review the health of the street trees, including shrubs installed in lieu of tree plantings and recommend any needed replacement; o All catch basins shall be cleaned out by the Applicant prior to the May 2024 Town Meeting; o the Applicant should provide confirmation from the Treasurer that any property taxes owed to the Town have been paid; o and the Highway, Police, and Fire Departments should be asked for any comments related to the proposed acceptance of Joanne Drive. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion. Discussion ensued about an amendment to the Order of Layout that the Board is to sign. The last sentence was amended to add "based on the motion of the April 23, 2024 meeting." The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting as drafted
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 9, 2024 meeting as drafted. 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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