MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 11, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Toole, Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann, Cortni Frecha
Every vote, in order
Appoint Robert Nelson to the position of Acting Police Sergeant for the Town of Stow, effective July 1, 2024 and until the position is filled with a permanent appointment
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Robert Nelson to the position of Acting Police Sergeant for the Town of Stow, effective July 1, 2024 and until the position is filled with a permanent appointment. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Robert Nelson to the position of Acting Police Sergeant for the Town of Stow, effective July 1, 2024 and until the position is filled with a permanent appointment. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Mark Brozek to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2026
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Mark Brozek to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Mark Brozek to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Cortni Frecha as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2026
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Cortni Frecha as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Cortni Frecha as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Denise Dembkoski as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Denise Dembkoski as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Denise Dembkoski as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Advisory Committee, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Advisory Committee, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Advisory Committee, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Assistant Town Administrator/Human...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Erin Mulcahy Department of Public Works Director: Brian Hatch Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C. Treasurer: Brad Brightman Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Fire Department One month, from July 1-July 31, 2024 Fire Chief: John Paul Benoit Emergency Management Officer: John Paul Benoit One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Full-time Firefighters: Barry Evers, Captain; Mark W. Guerin, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Erick Benoit, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Rachel Vroegindewey, Firefighter/EMT; Matthew McNulty, Firefighter/EMT; Olivia Liang, Firefighter/EMT; Camden Herlihy, Firefighter/EMT Police Department Full-time Police Officers: Michael Sallese, Chief of Police; Cassandra Scott, Sergeant; David Goguen, Sergeant; Christopher Kusz, Patrol Officer; Robert Nelson, Acting Sergeant; Brandon Murphy, Prosecutor; Jon Butler, Patrol Officer; John Fantasia, Patrol Officer; Jason Rogers, Patrol Officer Per Diem Special Police Officers: William Bosworth, John Connors, Darren Thraen, and Jeffrey Beckwith Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Erin Mulcahy Department of Public Works Director: Brian Hatch Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C. Treasurer: Brad Brightman Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Fire Department One month, from July 1-July 31, 2024 Fire Chief: John Paul Benoit Emergency Management Officer: John Paul Benoit One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Full-time Firefighters: Barry Evers, Captain; Mark W. Guerin, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Erick Benoit, Firefighter/EMT, Call Lieutenant; Rachel Vroegindewey, Firefighter/EMT; Matthew McNulty, Firefighter/EMT; Olivia Liang, Firefighter/EMT; Camden Herlihy, Firefighter/EMT Police Department Full-time Police Officers: Michael Sallese, Chief of Police; Cassandra Scott, Sergeant; David Goguen, Sergeant; Christopher Kusz, Patrol Officer; Robert Nelson, Acting Sergeant; Brandon Murphy, Prosecutor; Jon Butler, Patrol Officer; John Fantasia, Patrol Officer; Jason Rogers, Patrol Officer Per Diem Special Police Officers: William Bosworth, John Connors, Darren Thraen, and Jeffrey Beckwith Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Michael Busch, Alison Lamkin and Dan Nicholson Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton Fence Viewers: Select Board Two-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Cynthia Perkins Local Access Channel Advisory Committee: Meredith Bartlett, Bob Glorioso, Lisa Lavina, Lee Pappas Three-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2027: Conservation Commission: Holly Clack, Jeffry Saunders Historical Commission: Andrew Crosby Open Space Committee: Kathleen Sferra Registrar of Voters: Robert Webster Trustee of the Randall Relief Fund, the Randall Town Fund and the Town Farm Fund: Louise Peacock Five-year Appointments with terms ending June 30, 2029 Zoning Board of Appeals: David Hartnagel Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2025: Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Michael Busch, Alison Lamkin and Dan Nicholson Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton Fence Viewers: Select Board Two-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Cynthia Perkins Local Access Channel Advisory Committee: Meredith Bartlett, Bob Glorioso, Lisa Lavina, Lee Pappas Three-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2027: Conservation Commission: Holly Clack, Jeffry Saunders Historical Commission: Andrew Crosby Open Space Committee: Kathleen Sferra Registrar of Voters: Robert Webster Trustee of the Randall Relief Fund, the Randall Town Fund and the Town Farm Fund: Louise Peacock Five-year Appointments with terms ending June 30, 2029 Zoning Board of Appeals: David Hartnagel Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2024 season, valid through December 31, 2024
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved, on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission, to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2024 season, valid through December 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved, on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission, to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2024 season, valid through December 31, 2024. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the addition of a section to the Traffic Rules & Orders to designate a 20-mph speed safety zone between 277 Sudbury Road and 322 Sudbury Road as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the addition of a section to the Traffic Rules & Orders to designate a 20-mph speed safety zone between 277 Sudbury Road and 322 Sudbury Road as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the addition of a section to the Traffic Rules & Orders to designate a 20-mph speed safety zone between 277 Sudbury Road and 322 Sudbury Road as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Amend the motion to include the changes
Mr. Constantzos moved to amend the motion to include the changes. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to amend the motion to include the changes. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Credit Card Policy as amended at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Credit Card Policy as amended at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Credit Card Policy as amended at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the Municipal Vehicle Use Policy at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Municipal Vehicle Use Policy at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Municipal Vehicle Use Policy at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the May 28, 2024 meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 28, 2024 meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 28, 2024 meeting. 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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