MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2024
15 recorded votes, 2 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
Nominate J.T. Toole as Chair
Chair Frecha nominated J.T. Toole as Chair. Mr. Constantzos seconded and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chair Frecha nominated J.T. Toole as Chair. Mr. Constantzos seconded and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)
Nominate Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk
Ms. Frecha nominated Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk. Mr. Constantzos seconded and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Hegemann abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, TooleAbstained: Hegemann
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha nominated Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk. Mr. Constantzos seconded and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Hegemann abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Bryan McCarthy to the position of Patrol Officer for the Town of Stow Police Department, pending final approval by the Town Administrator and the satisfactory completion of all...
Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Bryan McCarthy to the position of Patrol Officer for the Town of Stow Police Department, pending final approval by the Town Administrator and the satisfactory completion of all prerequisite physical and mental exams and a background check, through June 30, 2025. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Bryan McCarthy to the position of Patrol Officer for the Town of Stow Police Department, pending final approval by the Town Administrator and the satisfactory completion of all prerequisite physical and mental exams and a background check, through June 30, 2025. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Lora Moore to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027
Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Lora Moore to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Lora Moore to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Andrew Crosby to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2028
Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Andrew Crosby to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Andrew Crosby to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Appoint Ginny Powell to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2027
Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Ginny Powell to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to appoint Ginny Powell to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2025
Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2025. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2025. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2025. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy...
Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2025. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy Inspector of Wires: Michael A. Norton Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Adam Sahlberg Deputy Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Robert Smith Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2025. Local Inspector: Douglas Hyde Inspector of Wires: Robert W. Norton Deputy Inspector of Wires: Dennis Monteiro Deputy Inspector of Wires: Michael A. Norton Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Adam Sahlberg Deputy Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Robert Smith Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, through July 31, 2024. Due to the Chief's upcoming retirement, the term is shorter than the usual June 1-May 31 annual term
Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, through July 31, 2024. Due to the Chief's upcoming retirement, the term is shorter than the usual June 1-May 31 annual term. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to reappoint Fire Chief John Paul Benoit to the position of Forest Warden, through July 31, 2024. Due to the Chief's upcoming retirement, the term is shorter than the usual June 1-May 31 annual term. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve the Body Worn Camera Policy for the Stow Police Department as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Body Worn Camera Policy for the Stow Police Department as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Body Worn Camera Policy for the Stow Police Department as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Approve the installation of a fire suppression cistern at Town Center Park, per the plan presented by Fire Captain Barry Evers at this meeting
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the installation of a fire suppression cistern at Town Center Park, per the plan presented by Fire Captain Barry Evers at this meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the installation of a fire suppression cistern at Town Center Park, per the plan presented by Fire Captain Barry Evers at this meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Submit the Cross Street memo from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee so the TSAC can review it and report back to the Select Board
Mr. Constantzos moved to submit the Cross Street memo from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee so the TSAC can review it and report back to the Select Board. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to submit the Cross Street memo from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee so the TSAC can review it and report back to the Select Board. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Designate the Town's website as the official Bulletin Board for employment vacancies
Mr. Constantzos moved to designate the Town's website as the official Bulletin Board for employment vacancies. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to designate the Town's website as the official Bulletin Board for employment vacancies. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the May, 14, 2024 meeting as amended
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May, 14, 2024 meeting as amended. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, TooleAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May, 14, 2024 meeting as amended. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
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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