MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Dan Petersen
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann, John Toole
Every vote, in order
Sign a letter and certificate for Eagle Scout Trevor Sears
Dan Petersen moved to sign a letter and certificate for Eagle Scout Trevor Sears. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to sign a letter and certificate for Eagle Scout Trevor Sears. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Grant a permit for the National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Center School
Dan Petersen moved to grant a permit for the National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Center School. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to grant a permit for the National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Center School. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Accept and sign the letters to state administration and legislative leaders regarding the current federal executive and legislative branches as discussed and amended at this meeting
Dan Petersen moved to accept and sign the letters to state administration and legislative leaders regarding the current federal executive and legislative branches as discussed and amended at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to accept and sign the letters to state administration and legislative leaders regarding the current federal executive and legislative branches as discussed and amended at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve the updated Police Policies and Procedures 1.01, 2.06, 2.07, 2.10-2.12, 2.16-2.17, 4.01-4.21, 4.23-4.37 as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese
Dan Petersen moved to approve the updated Police Policies and Procedures 1.01, 2.06, 2.07, 2.10-2.12, 2.16-2.17, 4.01-4.21, 4.23-4.37 as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve the updated Police Policies and Procedures 1.01, 2.06, 2.07, 2.10-2.12, 2.16-2.17, 4.01-4.21, 4.23-4.37 as presented by Police Chief Michael Sallese. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign the Masters Academy development agreement addendum as presented at this meeting
Dan Petersen moved to approve and sign the Masters Academy development agreement addendum as presented at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve and sign the Masters Academy development agreement addendum as presented at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Appoint the discussed individuals to their respective committees and positions
Dan Petersen moved to appoint the discussed individuals to their respective committees and positions. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to appoint the discussed individuals to their respective committees and positions. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Assistant Town Administrator/Human...
Dan Petersen moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Erin Mulcahy Department of Public Works Director: Daniel Rowley Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C. Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Three-year Appointments, with terms ending June 30, 2028 Town Accountant: Julie Costello Town Clerk: Linda Hathaway Treasurer/Collector: Brad Brightman Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to make the following reappointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director: Erin Mulcahy Department of Public Works Director: Daniel Rowley Town Counsel: KP Law, P.C. Tree Warden: Bruce E. Fletcher Three-year Appointments, with terms ending June 30, 2028 Town Accountant: Julie Costello Town Clerk: Linda Hathaway Treasurer/Collector: Brad Brightman Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year...
Dan Petersen moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Green Advisory Committee Member At Large: John Colonna-Romano Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Alison Lamkin and Dan Nicholson Tree Warden: Bruce Fletcher Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton Fence Viewers: Select Board Two-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2027: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Michael Kopczynski, Cathy Leonard Three-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2028: Assessors: Thomas Ryan Conservation Commission: Stephanie Lynch, Liza Mattison Cultural Council: Yvonne Yoneshige Historical Commission: Stacen Goldman Open Space Committee: Vin Antil, William Maxfield Five-year Appointments with terms ending June 30, 2030 Economic Development & Industrial Commission: Emily Hottal, Alex Rosiewicz Zoning Board of Appeals: Andrew Crosby Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to make the following reappointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have indicated their willingness to be reappointed: One-year Appointments, with terms ending on June 30, 2026: Green Advisory Committee Member At Large: John Colonna-Romano Hudson Light & Power Representative: Arnold Epstein Montachusett Area Regional Transport (MART): Alyson Toole Recreation Commission: Samantha Altieri, Alison Lamkin and Dan Nicholson Tree Warden: Bruce Fletcher Veterans' Graves Committee: Patricia Bolton Fence Viewers: Select Board Two-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2027: Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust: Michael Kopczynski, Cathy Leonard Three-year Appointments with terms ending on June 30, 2028: Assessors: Thomas Ryan Conservation Commission: Stephanie Lynch, Liza Mattison Cultural Council: Yvonne Yoneshige Historical Commission: Stacen Goldman Open Space Committee: Vin Antil, William Maxfield Five-year Appointments with terms ending June 30, 2030 Economic Development & Industrial Commission: Emily Hottal, Alex Rosiewicz Zoning Board of Appeals: Andrew Crosby Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
On the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission to grant a commercial use permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town beach for the 2025 season...
Dan Petersen moved on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission to grant a commercial use permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town beach for the 2025 season valid through December 31, 2025. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved on the recommendation of the Lake Boon Commission to grant a commercial use permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town beach for the 2025 season valid through December 31, 2025. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Ratify the FY 26 through FY 28 Stow Department of Public Works Teamsters union contract as presented at this meeting and further authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
Dan Petersen moved to ratify the FY 26 through FY 28 Stow Department of Public Works Teamsters union contract as presented at this meeting and further authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to ratify the FY 26 through FY 28 Stow Department of Public Works Teamsters union contract as presented at this meeting and further authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Accept and sign the grant of temporary easement from Villages at Stow Condominium Association Incorporated as presented at this meeting
Dan Petersen moved to accept and sign the grant of temporary easement from Villages at Stow Condominium Association Incorporated as presented at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to accept and sign the grant of temporary easement from Villages at Stow Condominium Association Incorporated as presented at this meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Have the Town Administrator write up the discussion items from tonight, with changes in the timeline for the comprehensive plan
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to have the Town Administrator write up the discussion items from tonight, with changes in the timeline for the comprehensive plan. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to have the Town Administrator write up the discussion items from tonight, with changes in the timeline for the comprehensive plan. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of May 27, 2025, meeting
Dan Petersen moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 27, 2025, meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 27, 2025, meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Dan Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:39pm. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:39pm. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Petersen, 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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