May 13, 2025

“Cortni Frecha moved to accept the request for Pride proclamation. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board invited Kevin Wesley, who had requested the proclamation, to comment. Wesley expressed gratitude for the Board's past approval of such proclamations and highlighted the work done by local volunteers to amplify the Pride event on Bolton Common. He mentioned that the organizing group had recently established itself as a 501(c)(3) entity, allowing for more fundraising and grant-writing opportunities. The Board unanimously voted to accept and approve the request for the Pride Proclamation..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to approve and sign the Pride Proclamation presented at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Chair Toole read the proclamation, which declared June 2025 as Pride Month in the Town of Stow. The proclamation acknowledged the town's commitment to diversity, acceptance, and respect for all residents, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. The Board conducted a roll call vote, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to approve special one day liquor licenses for Clover Road Brewing LLC at American Heritage Museum for Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, August 16th, and Sunday, August 17th, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM, provided that all requirements have been met and approved by the Town Administrator. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. John Muldoon, one of the owners of Clover Road Brewing, spoke about their partnership with the Heritage Museum and their efforts to draw more awareness to the museum through their presence and collaboration. He mentioned that they had recently brewed a charity beer, with proceeds going to a party for active military personnel. Town Administrator Dembkoski confirmed that the Police and Fire Chiefs had reviewed and approved the request, with some previous restrictions being removed due to the absence of concerns from past events. The Board voted unanimously to approve the one-day liquor licenses..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to approve the sale of $8,171,500 4 percent general obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 20, 2025, and payable October 26, 2025, to BofA Securities, Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $24,923.07. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 29, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated May 6, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. Town Administrator Dembkoski explained that this borrowing covers the debt exclusion piece of the Randall Library project ($6,706,500), the Town Building water system improvement ($715,000), and a fire engine ($740,000). She clarified that this is a temporary borrowing through October due to market volatility, with plans for permanent financing later. Dembkoski noted that only an interest payment would be due in October, with the first principal payment due a year after permanent financing. She also explained that the borrowing amounts could be adjusted based on actual costs of the projects. The Board discussed the flexibility of the borrowing and the ability to adjust the amounts based on actual project costs. The Board voted unanimously to approve the general bond anticipation note..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to set the summer meeting schedule as July 8th and August 26th. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the summer meeting schedule..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to accept the donation from Ellen Sturgis of a new historical sign on the Lower Village green for the Gardner Inn, home of Henry Gardner from 1731 to 1782, with a total value under 350 dollars including the printed sign, lumber, hardware, and labor. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board unanimously voted to accept the donation..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to coordinate with the Town of Acton for a perambulation of bounds. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the motion to coordinate with Acton for the perambulation..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha nominated Megan Birch-McMichael, Ingeborg Hegemann Clark (contingent on re-election), Hector Constantzos, JT Toole, and other Board members who may like to participate when the time comes, to conduct the perambulation. The motion also included inviting Greg Troxell to participate if he would like to. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the members for perambulation..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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“Cortni Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the April 22, 2025, meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 22, 2025..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Constantzos)

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