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January 13, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Dan Petersen, John Toole
Absent: Ingeborg Hegemann
Every vote, in order
Approve the updates to Police policy 4.08 and policy 4.12 and the new policy 4.38 as provided by Police Chief Sallese
Board Member JT Toole moved to approve the updates to Police policy 4.08 and policy 4.12 and the new policy 4.38 as provided by Police Chief Sallese. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved to approve the updates to Police policy 4.08 and policy 4.12 and the new policy 4.38 as provided by Police Chief Sallese. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Vote to request the Governor to file special legislation with the General Court to ratify, validate, and confirm the action taken at the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting and all related...
Board Member JT Toole moved that the Board vote to request the Governor to file special legislation with the General Court to ratify, validate, and confirm the action taken at the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting and all related actions notwithstanding the inadvertent error in posting the warrant for that meeting, and to submit the draft letter to the Governor along with draft special legislation, all as included in the meeting packet, and further to request that State Senator James B. Eldridge and Representative Kate Hogan sign this letter in support and arrange to have such letter hand delivered to the office of the Governor. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved that the Board vote to request the Governor to file special legislation with the General Court to ratify, validate, and confirm the action taken at the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting and all related actions notwithstanding the inadvertent error in posting the warrant for that meeting, and to submit the draft letter to the Governor along with draft special legislation, all as included in the meeting packet, and further to request that State Senator James B. Eldridge and Representative Kate Hogan sign this letter in support and arrange to have such letter hand delivered to the office of the Governor. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
The Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road
Board Member JT Toole moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved that the Annual Town Meeting be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
The annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office
Board Member JT Toole moved that the annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved that the annual Town Election be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, for elected positions as certified by the Town Clerk's office. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and close the warrant on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Board Member JT Toole moved that the Board open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and close the warrant on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved that the Board open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and close the warrant on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Define the official bulletin board for Town Board and Committee vacancies as the Town website
Board Member JT Toole moved to define the official bulletin board for Town Board and Committee vacancies as the Town website. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member JT Toole moved to define the official bulletin board for Town Board and Committee vacancies as the Town website. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025
JT Toole moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“JT Toole moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 6, 2026
JT Toole moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 6, 2026. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion was unanimously approved.
From the minutes
“JT Toole moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 6, 2026. The motion was seconded by Hector Constantzos. The motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Convene in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel (Town...
JT Toole moved to convene in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), and to review and vote on executive session minutes per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) for the meetings of April 1, 2025 and May 27, 2025, and to release minutes from September 12, 2023 previously approved but not released, and to adjourn thereafter and not reconvene in open session. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“JT Toole moved to convene in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), and to review and vote on executive session minutes per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) for the meetings of April 1, 2025 and May 27, 2025, and to release minutes from September 12, 2023 previously approved but not released, and to adjourn thereafter and not reconvene in open session. Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Toole, 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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