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Ellen Sturgis
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sturgis as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 24 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 4, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Feb 28Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board designee for…Motion: Board member Frecha moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select…Passed 4–0 · Sturgis: Yes
February 28, 2023: Appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board designee for the Master/Comprehensive Planning Committee
Board member Frecha moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board designee for the Master/Comprehensive Planning Committee. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 via a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye; Hegemann -aye; Frecha -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; Constantzos -abstain.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisAbstained: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to appoint Hector Constantzos as the Select Board designee for the Master/Comprehensive Planning Committee. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 via a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye; Hegemann -aye; Frecha -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; Constantzos -abstain..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Feb 14Approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot…Motion: Board member Constantzos moved to approve the following slate of candidates…Passed 4–0 · Sturgis: Yes
February 14, 2023: Approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of…
Board member Constantzos moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - Two 3-year terms Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Trustee, Randall Library - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2025 Select Board - One 3-year term Select Board - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2024 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to approve the following slate of candidates on the ballot for the 2023 Annual Town Election, scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023: Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - Two 3-year terms Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Trustee, Randall Library - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2025 Select Board - One 3-year term Select Board - One 3-year unexpired term, expiring May 2024 Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Feb 14Opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for…Motion: Board member Constantzos moved to opt-in to In Person Early Voting…Passed 4–0 · Sturgis: Yes
February 14, 2023: Opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May…
Board member Constantzos moved to opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to opt-in to In Person Early Voting in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023 with the hours of Monday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Feb 14Opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the…Motion: Board member Constantzos moved to opt-out of Vote by Mail in…Passed 4–0 · Sturgis: Yes
February 14, 2023: Opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023
Board member Constantzos moved to opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, SturgisMegan Birch-McMichael recused herself from the 2023 election items (she was on the ballot), so Megan Birch-McMichael is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to opt-out of Vote by Mail in Stow for the Annual Town Election of 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Jan 10Support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road…Motion: Board member Constantzos moved to support Design Alternative 3 for the…Passed 3–1 · Sturgis: Yes
January 10, 2023: Support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International
Board member Constantzos moved to support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 by a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye, Frecha - aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, and Constantzos -nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, SturgisNo: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Board member Constantzos moved to support Design Alternative 3 for the Hudson Road/Great Road intersection, as presented at this meeting by Green International. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 by a roll call vote: Sturgis -aye, Frecha - aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, and Constantzos -nay..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Frecha)
Dec 13Take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence…Motion: Board member Hegemann moved that the Select Board take the Planning…Passed 4–0 · Sturgis: Abstained
December 13, 2022: Take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)]...
Board member Hegemann moved that the Select Board take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)], and while the Planning Board is the local body with statutory authority to create and approve comprehensive plans, any revisions shall be coordinated with the Select Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Sturgis abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannAbstained: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Hegemann moved that the Select Board take the Planning Board's recommendation to remove the sentence about the Select Board being responsible for the maintenance and revision of any master plan developed [Charter Section 3.2(b)(3)], and while the Planning Board is the local body with statutory authority to create and approve comprehensive plans, any revisions shall be coordinated with the Select Board. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Sturgis abstaining..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Frecha)
Sep 27Approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation for the period…Motion: Board member Frecha moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation…Passed 4–1 · Sturgis: No
September 27, 2022: Approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 as amended
Board member Frecha moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 as amended. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Ms. Sturgis opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannNo: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 as amended. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Ms. Sturgis opposed..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Sep 27Have the Select Board see the names of all…Motion: Mr. Constantzos moved to have the Select Board see the names…Passed 3–0 · Sturgis: Yes
September 27, 2022: Have the Select Board see the names of all applicants
Mr. Constantzos moved to have the Select Board see the names of all applicants. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-2 with Ms. Hegemann and Chair Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, SturgisAbstained: Birch-McMichael, Hegemann
From the minutes
“Mr. Constantzos moved to have the Select Board see the names of all applicants. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-2 with Ms. Hegemann and Chair Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Constantzos, second: Sturgis)
Sep 13Appoint Maureen Mazzone to fill the Stow vacancy on…Motion: Board member Sturgis moved to nominate Maureen Mazzone to the School…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Sturgis: Yes
September 13, 2022: Appoint Maureen Mazzone to fill the Stow vacancy on the Nashoba Regional School Committee (joint appointment with the Stow School Committee members)
Board member Sturgis moved to nominate Maureen Mazzone to the School Committee position. Board member Frecha seconded the motion for discussion.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the remaining Stow members of the Nashoba Regional School Committee. The minutes record “Following a roll call vote of the Select Board and the remaining Stow Representatives … Maureen Mazzone was appointed … Select Board: Sturgis -aye; Constantzos -aye; Frecha -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; School Committee: Vivirito -aye; Devine -aye; Eckel -aye.” Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to nominate Maureen Mazzone to the School Committee position. Board member Frecha seconded the motion for discussion..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Sep 13Accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022…Motion: Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the…Passed 3–0 · Sturgis: Yes
September 13, 2022: Accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Constantzos abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, SturgisAbstained: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 23, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Constantzos abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Votes with no disagreement (192)
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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