MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 25, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 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 Paul Keeffe to the position of firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Hector Constantzos moved to appoint Paul Keeffe to the position of firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026 and subject to reappointment thereafter. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to appoint Paul Keeffe to the position of firefighter/EMT for the Town of Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2026 and subject to reappointment thereafter. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Appoint Tina McAndrew as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee for the remainder of a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2026
Hector Constantzos moved to appoint Tina McAndrew as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee for the remainder of a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to appoint Tina McAndrew as the Select Board appointee to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee for the remainder of a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Open the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification
Hector Constantzos moved to open the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to open the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
The public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification be closed
Hector Constantzos moved that the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification be closed. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The Chair called for a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved that the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification be closed. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The Chair called for a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
The Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1 to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026, taxing all property classes at one rate
Hector Constantzos moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1 to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026, taxing all property classes at one rate. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1 to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026, taxing all property classes at one rate. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Approve the Girl Scout Gold Award mural project as presented by Caterina Romano, pending approval of the design by the Town Administrator and review by the School Superintendent
Hector Constantzos moved to approve the Girl Scout Gold Award mural project as presented by Caterina Romano, pending approval of the design by the Town Administrator and review by the School Superintendent. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to approve the Girl Scout Gold Award mural project as presented by Caterina Romano, pending approval of the design by the Town Administrator and review by the School Superintendent. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Grant a special event permit and an entertainment license to the Stow Lions for the Stow Town Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, rain date Saturday, December 6...
Hector Constantzos moved to grant a special event permit and an entertainment license to the Stow Lions for the Stow Town Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, rain date Saturday, December 6, on the lower common, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to grant a special event permit and an entertainment license to the Stow Lions for the Stow Town Christmas tree lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, rain date Saturday, December 6, on the lower common, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Grant a special event permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists holiday art fair, event manager Cortni Frecha, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, December 14, 2025, from...
Hector Constantzos moved to grant a special event permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists holiday art fair, event manager Cortni Frecha, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, December 14, 2025, from noon to 4 PM at the Pompositticut Community Center, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to grant a special event permit for the Stow Area Guild of Artists holiday art fair, event manager Cortni Frecha, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, December 14, 2025, from noon to 4 PM at the Pompositticut Community Center, providing all necessary documents have been received. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
File a correction with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to correct the class of liquor licenses held by Shelburne Farm to seasonal licenses, and to establish seasonal...
Hector Constantzos moved to file a correction with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to correct the class of liquor licenses held by Shelburne Farm to seasonal licenses, and to establish seasonal liquor license fees for Section 12 on premises licenses at $250 and for Section 15 off premises licenses at $250. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to file a correction with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to correct the class of liquor licenses held by Shelburne Farm to seasonal licenses, and to establish seasonal liquor license fees for Section 12 on premises licenses at $250 and for Section 15 off premises licenses at $250. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with counsel on a special act petition for legislation to validate the Special Town Meeting posting date
Hector Constantzos moved to authorize the Town Administrator to work with counsel on a special act petition for legislation to validate the Special Town Meeting posting date. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to authorize the Town Administrator to work with counsel on a special act petition for legislation to validate the Special Town Meeting posting date. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Declare as surplus a 2004 DPW Bend-Pak truck lift valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of this surplus item
Hector Constantzos moved to declare as surplus a 2004 DPW Bend-Pak truck lift valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of this surplus item. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to declare as surplus a 2004 DPW Bend-Pak truck lift valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of this surplus item. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Renew the Town's common victualer licenses for the following businesses for 2026: DDK Coffee Shop, 626 Great Road; Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road; Mission Hill...
Hector Constantzos moved to renew the Town's common victualer licenses for the following businesses for 2026: DDK Coffee Shop, 626 Great Road; Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road; Mission Hill Donuts, LLC, DBA Dunkin', 108 Great Road; Honey Pot Hill Orchards LLC, 138 Sudbury Road. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to renew the Town's common victualer licenses for the following businesses for 2026: DDK Coffee Shop, 626 Great Road; Delta Epsilon, Inc., d/b/a Stow House of Pizza, 156 Great Road; Mission Hill Donuts, LLC, DBA Dunkin', 108 Great Road; Honey Pot Hill Orchards LLC, 138 Sudbury Road. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Table the Town's Common Victualer license for 29 Culinary, LLC, d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road until the December 9 meeting
Hector Constantzos moved to table the Town's Common Victualer license for 29 Culinary, LLC, d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road until the December 9 meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to table the Town's Common Victualer license for 29 Culinary, LLC, d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road until the December 9 meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Renew the Town's Class II licenses for the following businesses for 2026: Car Lot Express, 92 Great Road, units 1 and 3; Dover Speed Shop LLC, 370 Hudson Road; Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road...
Hector Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II licenses for the following businesses for 2026: Car Lot Express, 92 Great Road, units 1 and 3; Dover Speed Shop LLC, 370 Hudson Road; Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road; BGL Automotive Corp, DBA Hudson Road Auto Incorporated, 383 Hudson Road. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to renew the Town's Class II licenses for the following businesses for 2026: Car Lot Express, 92 Great Road, units 1 and 3; Dover Speed Shop LLC, 370 Hudson Road; Great Road Fuels, 368 Great Road; BGL Automotive Corp, DBA Hudson Road Auto Incorporated, 383 Hudson Road. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Table the Town's Class II license for Patterson Auto Body Incorporated, 18 Great Road until the December 9th meeting
Hector Constantzos moved to table the Town's Class II license for Patterson Auto Body Incorporated, 18 Great Road until the December 9th meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to table the Town's Class II license for Patterson Auto Body Incorporated, 18 Great Road until the December 9th meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2025
Hector Constantzos moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2025. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2025. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
Adjourn
Hector Constantzos moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Hector Constantzos moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by JT Toole. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Toole)
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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