MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The meeting was held on Zoom.
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, Dan Petersen, John Toole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Richard Piccarreto to the Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027
Motion: JT Toole moved to appoint Richard Piccarreto to the Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to appoint Richard Piccarreto to the Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Andrew DeMore to the Veterans Graves Committee for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2026
Motion: JT Toole moved to appoint Andrew DeMore to the Veterans Graves Committee for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to appoint Andrew DeMore to the Veterans Graves Committee for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026: Board of Health (one 3-year term), Nashoba Regional School Committee...
Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026: Board of Health (one 3-year term), Nashoba Regional School Committee (two 3-year terms), Planning Board (one 5-year term), Trustee for the Randall Library (two 3-year terms), Select Board (one 3-year term), and Stow Housing Authority (one 5-year term). Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026: Board of Health (one 3-year term), Nashoba Regional School Committee (two 3-year terms), Planning Board (one 5-year term), Trustee for the Randall Library (two 3-year terms), Select Board (one 3-year term), and Stow Housing Authority (one 5-year term). Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the polling hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026
Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the polling hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the polling hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the 2026 Annual Town Election scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Approve the option of in-person early voting in Stow for the 2026 Annual Town Election as follows: Monday, May 11 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Wednesday...
Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the option of in-person early voting in Stow for the 2026 Annual Town Election as follows: Monday, May 11 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Wednesday, May 13 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Ingeborg Hegemann seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to approve the option of in-person early voting in Stow for the 2026 Annual Town Election as follows: Monday, May 11 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Wednesday, May 13 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Ingeborg Hegemann seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Hegemann)
Section 31D, to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2026 snow and ice account
Motion: JT Toole moved, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D, to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2026 snow and ice account. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D, to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2026 snow and ice account. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Accept, with the amendment, the meeting minutes of the January 13, 2026 meeting
Motion: JT Toole moved to accept, with the amendment, the meeting minutes of the January 13, 2026 meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to accept, with the amendment, the meeting minutes of the January 13, 2026 meeting. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Release the Executive Session minutes for the October 30, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023
Motion: JT Toole moved to release the Executive Session minutes for the October 30, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to release the Executive Session minutes for the October 30, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Release the Executive Session minutes for the November 8, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023
Motion: JT Toole moved to release the Executive Session minutes for the November 8, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: JT Toole moved to release the Executive Session minutes for the November 8, 2023 meeting, which were approved on December 4, 2023. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Adjourn
JT Toole moved to adjourn. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye).
From the minutes
“JT Toole moved to adjourn. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Constantzos (aye), Toole (aye), Hegemann (aye), Peterson (aye), and Chair Birch-McMichael (aye)..” (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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