MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, Dan Petersen, John Toole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mark Guerin to the position of Fire Captain of the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026, and subject to reappointment thereafter
Dan Petersen moved to appoint Mark Guerin to the position of Fire Captain of the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026, and subject to reappointment thereafter. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the appointment.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to appoint Mark Guerin to the position of Fire Captain of the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026, and subject to reappointment thereafter. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the appointment..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Support the multi-family housing overlay district, Articles 7 and 8 as presented by Planning Director Valerie Oorthuys and for the Board to recommend favorable action on these articles at Town Meeting
Dan Petersen moved to support the multi-family housing overlay district, Articles 7 and 8 as presented by Planning Director Valerie Oorthuys and for the Board to recommend favorable action on these articles at Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to support the multi-family housing overlay district, Articles 7 and 8 as presented by Planning Director Valerie Oorthuys and for the Board to recommend favorable action on these articles at Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve the Special Town Meeting warrant specifically for articles 1 through 4 and 7 and 8 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting
Dan Petersen moved to approve the Special Town Meeting warrant specifically for articles 1 through 4 and 7 and 8 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) in favor of this motion.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve the Special Town Meeting warrant specifically for articles 1 through 4 and 7 and 8 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (5-0) in favor of this motion..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve warrant articles 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting
Dan Petersen moved to approve warrant articles 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) in favor of this motion.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, PetersenJohn Toole recused himself and left the room for Articles 5 and 6 (his wife is a town employee), so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve warrant articles 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) in favor of this motion..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Recommend favorable action on warrant articles number 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting
Dan Petersen moved to recommend favorable action on warrant articles number 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) in favor of this motion.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, PetersenJohn Toole recused himself and left the room for Articles 5 and 6 (his wife is a town employee), so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to recommend favorable action on warrant articles number 5 and 6 for the October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously (4-0) in favor of this motion..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Grant a special event permit to Wedgewood Pines Country Club for Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm, Event manager Rachel Pittorino, providing all necessary documents have...
Dan Petersen moved to grant a special event permit to Wedgewood Pines Country Club for Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm, Event manager Rachel Pittorino, providing all necessary documents have been received with one pending and with the requirement that they file to amend their special permit with the Planning Board to allow for outdoor use of their property. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the permit.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to grant a special event permit to Wedgewood Pines Country Club for Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm, Event manager Rachel Pittorino, providing all necessary documents have been received with one pending and with the requirement that they file to amend their special permit with the Planning Board to allow for outdoor use of their property. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the permit..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Grant a special one day liquor license to Saint Isidore Church on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6:30 to 9 PM, Event manager Thomas Spataro, providing all necessary documents have been received
Dan Petersen moved to grant a special one day liquor license to Saint Isidore Church on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6:30 to 9 PM, Event manager Thomas Spataro, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the one-day liquor license.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to grant a special one day liquor license to Saint Isidore Church on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6:30 to 9 PM, Event manager Thomas Spataro, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the one-day liquor license..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve the democracy statement as amended
Dan Petersen moved to approve the democracy statement as amended. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of approving the democracy statement.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve the democracy statement as amended. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously in favor of approving the democracy statement..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Approve and sign the letter as amended at this meeting
Dan Petersen moved to approve and sign the letter as amended at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted 4-1 in favor of approving and signing the letter, with Mr. Toole voting against.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, PetersenNo: Toole
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to approve and sign the letter as amended at this meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted 4-1 in favor of approving and signing the letter, with Mr. Toole voting against..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Accept the meeting minutes of the August 26, 2025, meeting
Dan Petersen moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 26, 2025, meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 26, 2025, meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Petersen, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
Dan Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Dan Petersen moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting..” (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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