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January 28, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 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, Hector Constantzos, Cortni Frecha
Absent: Megan Birch-McMichael
Every vote, in order
Appoint Maria McFarland to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2028
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Maria McFarland to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2028. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Maria McFarland expressed her enthusiasm for serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board members and Town Administrator expressed their support for her appointment, noting her active participation and valuable contributions as an associate member. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Maria McFarland to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2028. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Maria McFarland expressed her enthusiasm for serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board members and Town Administrator expressed their support for her appointment, noting her active participation and valuable contributions as an associate member. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Ruth Sudduth to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2029
Member Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Ruth Sudduth to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2029. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Denise Dembkoski explained that Ruth Sudduth had been serving as a full member but was transitioning to an associate role. She highlighted Ruth's experience, particularly with 40B projects, as valuable to the board. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Member Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Ruth Sudduth to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member to fill the remainder of a 5-year term ending June 30, 2029. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Denise Dembkoski explained that Ruth Sudduth had been serving as a full member but was transitioning to an associate role. She highlighted Ruth's experience, particularly with 40B projects, as valuable to the board. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Allison Alter to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) to fill the remainder of a 2-year term ending June 30, 2026
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Allison Alter to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) to fill the remainder of a 2-year term ending June 30, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Allison Alter expressed her excitement to join the trust after attending meetings for a while. Board members and the Town Administrator praised Allison's efforts to educate herself on affordable housing issues and her participation in various volunteer opportunities. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to appoint Allison Alter to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) to fill the remainder of a 2-year term ending June 30, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Allison Alter expressed her excitement to join the trust after attending meetings for a while. Board members and the Town Administrator praised Allison's efforts to educate herself on affordable housing issues and her participation in various volunteer opportunities. The motion passed unanimously through a roll call vote..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Allow the town administrator to engage in discussions with Verizon regarding the possible lease of town property for future placement of communications towers and report back to the board
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to allow the town administrator to engage in discussions with Verizon regarding the possible lease of town property for future placement of communications towers and report back to the board. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Denise Dembkoski presented an email from Verizon expressing interest in leasing town property for communications towers. The board discussed potential benefits, including improved communication for residents and possible revenue for the town. They also considered potential concerns from residents about tower placement. The board voted unanimously to allow Denise to gather more information and engage in preliminary discussions with Verizon.
From the minutes
“Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to allow the town administrator to engage in discussions with Verizon regarding the possible lease of town property for future placement of communications towers and report back to the board. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Denise Dembkoski presented an email from Verizon expressing interest in leasing town property for communications towers. The board discussed potential benefits, including improved communication for residents and possible revenue for the town. They also considered potential concerns from residents about tower placement. The board voted unanimously to allow Denise to gather more information and engage in preliminary discussions with Verizon..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the January 14, 2025, meeting
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 14, 2025, meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The board members praised the quality of the minutes. Those who were not present at the meeting noted that the minutes appeared cogent. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 14, 2025, meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The board members praised the quality of the minutes. Those who were not present at the meeting noted that the minutes appeared cogent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49pm. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“Ingeborg Hegemann Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49pm. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Hegemann, 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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