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April 8, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Toole, Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Girl Scout Gold Award project proposed by Girl Scout Jenna Gail
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Girl Scout Gold Award project proposed by Girl Scout Jenna Gail. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Girl Scout Gold Award project proposed by Girl Scout Jenna Gail. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the 2025 schedule of events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation provided all public safety requirements are met
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2025 schedule of events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation provided all public safety requirements are met. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2025 schedule of events for the American Heritage Museum as presented by the Collings Foundation provided all public safety requirements are met. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the event permit for the Raising Connected Kids event on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, as presented by the Town Administrator with the stipulation that the insurance requirement be waived
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the event permit for the Raising Connected Kids event on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, as presented by the Town Administrator with the stipulation that the insurance requirement be waived. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the event permit for the Raising Connected Kids event on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, as presented by the Town Administrator with the stipulation that the insurance requirement be waived. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
By Megan Birch-McMichael
Moved by Megan Birch-McMichael and seconded by Hector Constantzos, and was unanimously approved on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“moved by Megan Birch-McMichael and seconded by Hector Constantzos, and was unanimously approved on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
The public hearing for the liquor license applications for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow be closed
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the public hearing for the liquor license applications for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow be closed. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos and was unanimously approved on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the public hearing for the liquor license applications for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow be closed. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos and was unanimously approved on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve the section 12 seasonal on premises all alcohol liquor license application for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow as described in the application received February 20th 2025 and...
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the section 12 seasonal on premises all alcohol liquor license application for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow as described in the application received February 20th 2025 and amended at this meeting from 12 pm to 9 pm and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And further, I move to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And I move to approve the Section 15 off premises wine and malt beverage liquor license application for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stowe as described in the application received February 20, 2025, and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And further, I move to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the section 12 seasonal on premises all alcohol liquor license application for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stow as described in the application received February 20th 2025 and amended at this meeting from 12 pm to 9 pm and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And further, I move to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And I move to approve the Section 15 off premises wine and malt beverage liquor license application for Shelburne Farm at 106 West Acton Road in Stowe as described in the application received February 20, 2025, and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. And further, I move to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign the proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord as presented by the Stow Historical Society
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord as presented by the Stow Historical Society. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve and sign the proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord as presented by the Stow Historical Society. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the minutes of the March 25, 2025, meeting as written
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to accept the minutes of the March 25, 2025, meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to accept the minutes of the March 25, 2025, meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Megan Birch-McMichael made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33pm. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos The motion passed unanimously, and JT Toole thanked everyone for attending, both in- person and online.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33pm. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos The motion passed unanimously, and JT Toole thanked everyone for attending, both in- person and online..” (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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