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September 24, 2024
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cortni Frecha took part remotely.
Present: John Toole, Ingeborg Hegemann, Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Grant a permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists for Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Stow Town Hall, for the SAGA Open Studios
Mr. Constantzos moved to grant a permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists for Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Stow Town Hall, for the SAGA Open Studios. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha recused herself from this vote (she is a member of SAGA), so Cortni Frecha is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to grant a permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists for Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Stow Town Hall, for the SAGA Open Studios. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Clover Road Brewing for Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 5 PM and, per our Regulations Governing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, for...
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Clover Road Brewing for Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 5 PM and, per our Regulations Governing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, for Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 10 AM until 5 PM at the American Heritage Museum, 137 Barton Road. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. Jamie Muldoon, co-owner of Clover Road Brewing, was present via Zoom and said they have been speaking with the American Heritage Museum for a few months to find an event at which they can have a beer garden. There will be a roped off area, and IDs will be checked by TIPS certified employees and a wristband given before someone is allowed into the designated space. Ms. Muldoon said if this is moved inside, the Museum has its own security and their own people that monitor the grounds. Mr. Constantzos amended the motion to add pending verification of certified Crowd Managers present if necessary. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Clover Road Brewing for Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 5 PM and, per our Regulations Governing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, for Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 10 AM until 5 PM at the American Heritage Museum, 137 Barton Road. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. Jamie Muldoon, co-owner of Clover Road Brewing, was present via Zoom and said they have been speaking with the American Heritage Museum for a few months to find an event at which they can have a beer garden. There will be a roped off area, and IDs will be checked by TIPS certified employees and a wristband given before someone is allowed into the designated space. Ms. Muldoon said if this is moved inside, the Museum has its own security and their own people that monitor the grounds. Mr. Constantzos amended the motion to add pending verification of certified Crowd Managers present if necessary. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the schedule of In Person Early Voting hours presented by the Town Clerk
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the schedule of In Person Early Voting hours presented by the Town Clerk. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the schedule of In Person Early Voting hours presented by the Town Clerk. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve and sign the letter of support for Masters Academy
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve and sign the letter of support for Masters Academy. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. Mr. Constantzos was concerned that the letter was too detailed but does thinks that it also shows support for the permitting boards. Ms. Birch-McMichael said that a lot of the negotiations in 2021 were very collaborative with ripple effects that will benefit the community for generations, and she likes the meat of the letter. Ms. Hegemann expressed her discomfort with this letter, and felt the Board could verbally show its support in the meeting minutes or in a letter that is a general letter of support. The Board discussed addressing the letter to the public or to all boards and committees as opposed to just the permitting boards and agreed that it is an important letter so that people can understand the issue. The Board made changes to the letter. Chair Toole called for a vote on the original motion and it failed 0-4.
No: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve and sign the letter of support for Masters Academy. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. Mr. Constantzos was concerned that the letter was too detailed but does thinks that it also shows support for the permitting boards. Ms. Birch-McMichael said that a lot of the negotiations in 2021 were very collaborative with ripple effects that will benefit the community for generations, and she likes the meat of the letter. Ms. Hegemann expressed her discomfort with this letter, and felt the Board could verbally show its support in the meeting minutes or in a letter that is a general letter of support. The Board discussed addressing the letter to the public or to all boards and committees as opposed to just the permitting boards and agreed that it is an important letter so that people can understand the issue. The Board made changes to the letter. Chair Toole called for a vote on the original motion and it failed 0-4..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve and sign the amended letter of support for Masters Academy
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve and sign the amended letter of support for Masters Academy. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve and sign the amended letter of support for Masters Academy. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Town Administrator Performance Review as presented
Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Review as presented. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. The Board thanked Ms. Dembkoski for her work and agreed that the detailed comments submitted by the Board members were great. The Board praised Ms. Mulcahy's work in consolidating the comments of the five Board members into the final review. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Review as presented. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion. The Board thanked Ms. Dembkoski for her work and agreed that the detailed comments submitted by the Board members were great. The Board praised Ms. Mulcahy's work in consolidating the comments of the five Board members into the final review. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Declare as surplus a Building Department vehicle - a 2010 Ford Escape, not road safe and suitable for parts only- valued at less than $10,000, and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the...
Mr. Constantzos moved to declare as surplus a Building Department vehicle - a 2010 Ford Escape, not road safe and suitable for parts only- valued at less than $10,000, and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of this surplus item. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to declare as surplus a Building Department vehicle - a 2010 Ford Escape, not road safe and suitable for parts only- valued at less than $10,000, and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of this surplus item. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting
Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
Adjourn
Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha left the meeting at 7:23 p.m., before this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to adjourn. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Birch-McMichael)
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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