MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Toole, Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Cortni Frecha
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sunny Richardson to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Sunny Richardson to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Sunny Richardson to the Stow Cultural Council for the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election, as presented by the Town Clerk
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election, as presented by the Town Clerk. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election, as presented by the Town Clerk. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Town Center Park
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Town Center Park. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Town Center Park. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Grant a permit for Bike for the Woods for Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 9 AM to 3 PM, with setup starting at 7 AM, pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance when it is available
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit for Bike for the Woods for Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 9 AM to 3 PM, with setup starting at 7 AM, pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance when it is available. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to grant a permit for Bike for the Woods for Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 9 AM to 3 PM, with setup starting at 7 AM, pending receipt of Certificate of Insurance when it is available. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM, pending receipt of all...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM, pending receipt of all requirements. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. Mr. Feldhusen said this is the third annual fundraiser with five food trucks, four breweries, a band, and a large game section for the children. Police Chief Michael Sallese said that he has worked with the Fire Chief and the Building Commissioner to have safety contingency plans in place, and requirements for the event planners including a pre-event walk through. Chief Sallese is confident that the safety concerns have been met. Fire Chief JP Benoit said he is pleased with the preplanning, which includes having first aid stations. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM, pending receipt of all requirements. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. Mr. Feldhusen said this is the third annual fundraiser with five food trucks, four breweries, a band, and a large game section for the children. Police Chief Michael Sallese said that he has worked with the Fire Chief and the Building Commissioner to have safety contingency plans in place, and requirements for the event planners including a pre-event walk through. Chief Sallese is confident that the safety concerns have been met. Fire Chief JP Benoit said he is pleased with the preplanning, which includes having first aid stations. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to serve beer from four breweries in a delineated area at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to serve beer from four breweries in a delineated area at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 5 PM, pending receipt of all requirements. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to serve beer from four breweries in a delineated area at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 5 PM, pending receipt of all requirements. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve an Entertainment Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve an Entertainment Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve an Entertainment Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at First Parish Church on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 12 noon until 4 PM. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Grant the request by Honey Pot Orchards for a season's trial of their proposed emergency road clearing plan devised in coordination with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. A minimum of seven...
Ms. Frecha moved to grant the request by Honey Pot Orchards for a season's trial of their proposed emergency road clearing plan devised in coordination with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. A minimum of seven (7) days are required to set the plan in motion for each occurrence, it may be cancelled up to two (2) hours prior, and each instance will require four (4) additional details. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to grant the request by Honey Pot Orchards for a season's trial of their proposed emergency road clearing plan devised in coordination with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. A minimum of seven (7) days are required to set the plan in motion for each occurrence, it may be cancelled up to two (2) hours prior, and each instance will require four (4) additional details. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the June 25, 2024 meeting. Ms. Frecha added 'as written' and seconded the motion and
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the June 25, 2024 meeting. Ms. Frecha added 'as written' and seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, TooleAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the June 25, 2024 meeting. Ms. Frecha added 'as written' and seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
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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