MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 2026
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, John Toole, Brian Patuto, Dan Petersen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect JT Toole as Chair of the Select Board
Select Board Member Hector Constantzos made a motion to elect JT Toole as Chair of the Select Board and it was seconded by Select Board Member Brian Patuto. The motion carried 4-0, with all members voting in favor. (Chair Toole abstained)
Yes: Constantzos, Hegemann, Patuto, PetersenAbstained: TooleAt the next meeting (June 9, 2026) the board corrected the record to say that Dan Petersen, not Hector Constantzos, made the nomination for Chair; the posted minutes still name Hector Constantzos as making the motion.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Hector Constantzos made a motion to elect JT Toole as Chair of the Select Board and it was seconded by Select Board Member Brian Patuto. The motion carried 4-0, with all members voting in favor. (Chair Toole abstained).” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Patuto)
Elect Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk of the Select Board
Chair Toole made a motion to elect Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk of the Select Board and it was seconded by Select Board Member Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Toole made a motion to elect Ingeborg Hegemann as Clerk of the Select Board and it was seconded by Select Board Member Constantzos. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Appoint Leonard Golder to the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2029. Motion
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Leonard Golder to the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2029. Motion seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Leonard Golder to the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2029. Motion seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with Event Manager Phoenix Dwyer, contingent upon receiving confirmation that all vendors requiring...
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with Event Manager Phoenix Dwyer, contingent upon receiving confirmation that all vendors requiring a permit or license have acquired one. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to grant a permit for National Police Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with Event Manager Phoenix Dwyer, contingent upon receiving confirmation that all vendors requiring a permit or license have acquired one. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Accept and authorize the Chair to sign for the Eagle Scout project completed by Jill Valentino
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to accept and authorize the Chair to sign for the Eagle Scout project completed by Jill Valentino. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to accept and authorize the Chair to sign for the Eagle Scout project completed by Jill Valentino. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Reappoint Francis Ramsbottom as Building Commissioner for a one-year term ending May 31, 2027
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom as Building Commissioner for a one-year term ending May 31, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to reappoint Francis Ramsbottom as Building Commissioner for a one-year term ending May 31, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Reappoint the following inspectors for one-year terms ending May 31, 2027 - Local Inspector Douglas Hyde, Inspector of Wires Dennis Montiero, Deputy Inspector of Wires Randall O'Grady, Plumbing...
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to reappoint the following inspectors for one-year terms ending May 31, 2027 - Local Inspector Douglas Hyde, Inspector of Wires Dennis Montiero, Deputy Inspector of Wires Randall O'Grady, Plumbing and Gas Inspector Adam Sahlberg, and Deputy Plumbing and Gas Inspector Robert Smith. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to reappoint the following inspectors for one-year terms ending May 31, 2027 - Local Inspector Douglas Hyde, Inspector of Wires Dennis Montiero, Deputy Inspector of Wires Randall O'Grady, Plumbing and Gas Inspector Adam Sahlberg, and Deputy Plumbing and Gas Inspector Robert Smith. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
That, with regard to the Code of Conduct for Board and committee members, existing members up for reappointment be sent the policy for signing before they are reappointed, and that candidates...
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion that, with regard to the Code of Conduct for Board and committee members, existing members up for reappointment be sent the policy for signing before they are reappointed, and that candidates appearing for a first appointment also be required to sign and acknowledge the policy beforehand. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion that, with regard to the Code of Conduct for Board and committee members, existing members up for reappointment be sent the policy for signing before they are reappointed, and that candidates appearing for a first appointment also be required to sign and acknowledge the policy beforehand. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Appoint Brian Patuto as the Select Board representative to the Capital Planning Committee
Chair Toole made a motion to appoint Brian Patuto as the Select Board representative to the Capital Planning Committee. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Toole made a motion to appoint Brian Patuto as the Select Board representative to the Capital Planning Committee. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Toole, second: Petersen)
Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board appointee to the Green Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Appoint Ingeborg Hegemann as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Ingeborg Hegemann as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Ingeborg Hegemann as the Select Board representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Appoint Dan Petersen as the Select Board representative Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Dan Petersen as the Select Board representative Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Chair Toole. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Dan Petersen as the Select Board representative Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (SMAHT) for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2027. Motion was seconded by Chair Toole. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Toole)
Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Committee
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board representative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Petition the General Court for special legislation to allow digital legal notices
Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to petition the General Court for special legislation to allow digital legal notices. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto made a motion to petition the General Court for special legislation to allow digital legal notices. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Accept the meeting minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting
Select Board Member Brian Patuto moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Brian Patuto moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting. Motion was seconded by Select Board Member Dan Petersen. The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 5-0..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
Adjourn
Select Board member Brian Patuto moved to adjourn. Select Board member Dan Petersen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“Select Board member Brian Patuto moved to adjourn. Select Board member Dan Petersen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Patuto, second: Petersen)
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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