MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2026
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Toole, Hector Constantzos, Ingeborg Hegemann, Brian Patuto, Dan Petersen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Michael Jordan to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Michael Jordan to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Michael Jordan to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission through June 30, 2029
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission through June 30, 2029. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Robert Norton to the Historical Commission through June 30, 2029. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Appoint Laura Dow to the Recreation Commission through June 30, 2027
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Laura Dow to the Recreation Commission through June 30, 2027. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Laura Dow to the Recreation Commission through June 30, 2027. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Appoint Ans Ishfaq to the position of Constable through June 30, 2029
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Ans Ishfaq to the position of Constable through June 30, 2029. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to appoint Ans Ishfaq to the position of Constable through June 30, 2029. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Approve and sign a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Mapledale Country Club and Rediscover Mapledale
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve and sign a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Mapledale Country Club and Rediscover Mapledale. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve and sign a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Mapledale Country Club and Rediscover Mapledale. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2026 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with Event Manager Myke Farricker, pending receipt of the...
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2026 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with Event Manager Myke Farricker, pending receipt of the certificate of liability insurance. Select Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2026 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with Event Manager Myke Farricker, pending receipt of the certificate of liability insurance. Select Board Member Hector Constantzos seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Constantzos)
Approve New Policy 7.10, Crowd Control and Training, as presented by the Police Chief
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve New Policy 7.10, Crowd Control and Training, as presented by the Police Chief. Select Board Member Dan Petersen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve New Policy 7.10, Crowd Control and Training, as presented by the Police Chief. Select Board Member Dan Petersen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Petersen)
Enter the public hearing for Wedgewood Country Club
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to enter the public hearing for Wedgewood Country Club. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
The roll call lists “Chair - Aye”; the Chair at this meeting was John Toole.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to enter the public hearing for Wedgewood Country Club. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Close the public hearing for the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to close the public hearing for the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
The roll call lists “Chair - Aye”; the Chair at this meeting was John Toole.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to close the public hearing for the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Approve the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow, Inc., as described in the application received July 13, 2026, to include the addition of outdoor areas including the patio...
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow, Inc., as described in the application received July 13, 2026, to include the addition of outdoor areas including the patio, snack shack, tiki bar, pool area, and all 154 acres of the 18-hole golf course to the existing licensed premises. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
The roll call lists “Chair - Aye”; the Chair at this meeting was John Toole.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the alteration of premises for Wedgewood Country Club of Stow, Inc., as described in the application received July 13, 2026, to include the addition of outdoor areas including the patio, snack shack, tiki bar, pool area, and all 154 acres of the 18-hole golf course to the existing licensed premises. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
The roll call lists “Chair - Aye”; the Chair at this meeting was John Toole.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to sign the licensing authority certification for submission to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hector Constantzos - Aye; Ingeborg Hegemann - Aye; Dan Petersen - Aye; Brian Patuto - Aye; Chair - Aye. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Approve the additional services scope and cost as presented
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the additional services scope and cost as presented. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to approve the additional services scope and cost as presented. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 14, 2026
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 14, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 14, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 15, 2026
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 15, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 15, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 30, 2026
Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 30, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Ingeborg Hegemann moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 30, 2026. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
Adjourn
Clerk Ingeborg Hegemann moved to adjourn at 8:45pm. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Clerk Ingeborg Hegemann moved to adjourn at 8:45pm. Select Board Member Brian Patuto seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Patuto)
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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