MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Toole, Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, Dan Petersen, Brian Patuto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Hector Constantzos recused himself from one vote.
Every vote, in order
Appoint JT Toole to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring June 30, 2031
Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint JT Toole to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring June 30, 2031. Motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint JT Toole to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring June 30, 2031. Motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Appoint Deb Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2027
Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Deb Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Deb Woods to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Appoint Daniel Rowley as DPW Director for the Town of Stow through June 30, 2027
Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Daniel Rowley as DPW Director for the Town of Stow through June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Daniel Rowley as DPW Director for the Town of Stow through June 30, 2027. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Appoint Ryan Butler conditionally to the position of Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2027, and to authorize the Town Administrator to ratify the appointment formally...
Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Ryan Butler conditionally to the position of Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2027, and to authorize the Town Administrator to ratify the appointment formally upon completion of all requisite exams. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to appoint Ryan Butler conditionally to the position of Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department through June 30, 2027, and to authorize the Town Administrator to ratify the appointment formally upon completion of all requisite exams. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Accept the donation of furniture for the Randall Library by the Randall Library Friends Association, effective June 30, 2026
Member Hegemann made a motion to accept the donation of furniture for the Randall Library by the Randall Library Friends Association, effective June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to accept the donation of furniture for the Randall Library by the Randall Library Friends Association, effective June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Peterson. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley, Event Manager Scott Feldhusen, on...
Member Hegemann made a motion to approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley, Event Manager Scott Feldhusen, on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 PM. She further moved to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, Scott Feldhusen, Event Manager, to serve beer from various breweries in a delineated area at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 5 PM. And to approve an Entertainment Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Patuto. The motion passed unanimously (4-0), with Member Constantzos recused.
Yes: Hegemann, Patuto, Petersen, TooleThe minutes say Hector Constantzos recused himself, so Hector Constantzos is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to approve a Special Event Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley, Event Manager Scott Feldhusen, on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 PM. She further moved to approve a One-Day Liquor License for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, Scott Feldhusen, Event Manager, to serve beer from various breweries in a delineated area at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 5 PM. And to approve an Entertainment Permit for the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Patuto. The motion passed unanimously (4-0), with Member Constantzos recused..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Approve a Common Victualer License for FLIK International Corp. at Masters Academy International, 688 Great Road, with Kerianne Donnelly as Manager, through December 31, 2026
Member Hegemann made a motion to approve a Common Victualer License for FLIK International Corp. at Masters Academy International, 688 Great Road, with Kerianne Donnelly as Manager, through December 31, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to approve a Common Victualer License for FLIK International Corp. at Masters Academy International, 688 Great Road, with Kerianne Donnelly as Manager, through December 31, 2026. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Accept and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk
Member Hegemann made a motion to accept and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to accept and sign the warrant for the September Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Approve revisions to the Home Rule Petition to allow print-free notices
Member Hegemann made a motion to approve revisions to the Home Rule Petition to allow print-free notices. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to approve revisions to the Home Rule Petition to allow print-free notices. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 year-end transfers as presented by the Town Administrator
Member Hegemann made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 year-end transfers as presented by the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 year-end transfers as presented by the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Member Petersen. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Accept the meeting minutes of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting
Member Hegemann made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Patuto. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Member Hegemann made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Patuto. The motion passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Adjourn
Member Patuto moved to adjourn. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“Member Patuto moved to adjourn. Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Patuto, 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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