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Stow Member
Hector Constantzos
At-large · 5 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Constantzos as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 23 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (24)
- May 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 23Approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant…Passed 4–0 · Constantzos: Yes
April 23, 2024: Approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from the vote on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Mar 12Accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2024…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February…Passed 4–0 · Constantzos: Yes
March 12, 2024: Accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting as drafted
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constantzos, Frecha, Hegemann, TooleAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Nov 14Accept the meeting minutes of the October 30, 2023…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October…Passed 3–0 · Constantzos: Yes
November 14, 2023: Accept the meeting minutes of the October 30, 2023 meeting as drafted
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 30, 2023 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Chair Frecha abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, TooleAbstained: Frecha
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 30, 2023 meeting as drafted. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 with Chair Frecha abstaining..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Nov 14Authorize a change to the employee health plan from…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize a change to the employee health…Passed 3–0 · Constantzos: Yes
November 14, 2023: Authorize a change to the employee health plan from the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) to the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) effective for FY 2025
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize a change to the employee health plan from the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) to the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) effective for FY 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, FrechaJohn Toole recused himself from this discussion and vote, so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize a change to the employee health plan from the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG) to the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) effective for FY 2025. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Nov 14Approve the Compensatory Policy for Exempt Employees with the…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Compensatory Policy for Exempt Employees…Passed 3–0 · Constantzos: Yes
November 14, 2023: Approve the Compensatory Policy for Exempt Employees with the amendments as discussed
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Compensatory Policy for Exempt Employees with the amendments as discussed. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, FrechaJohn Toole recused himself from this discussion (8:12 to 8:20 p.m.), so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Compensatory Policy for Exempt Employees with the amendments as discussed. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Nov 14Approve the Nepotism Policy with the amendment discussed at…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Nepotism Policy with the amendment…Passed 3–0 · Constantzos: Yes
November 14, 2023: Approve the Nepotism Policy with the amendment discussed at this meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Nepotism Policy with the amendment discussed at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, FrechaJohn Toole recused himself from this item (8:34 to 8:38 p.m.), so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Nepotism Policy with the amendment discussed at this meeting. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (3-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Oct 30The One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Toole, and seconded by Mr. Constantzos,…Passed 4–0 · Constantzos: Yes
October 30, 2023: The One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day
On a motion by Mr. Toole, and seconded by Mr. Constantzos, the Board unanimously approved the One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleCortni Frecha arrived at 6:57 p.m., after this vote.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Toole, and seconded by Mr. Constantzos, the Board unanimously approved the One Day License for Shelburn Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Edward Painter, for Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 2023 from 12 noon until 6:30pm each day..” (Motion: Toole, second: Constantzos)
Oct 10Take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to take up to 2-5 feet from the…Passed 4–1 · Constantzos: No
October 10, 2023: Take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with…
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with a smooth transition to Common Road, ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Mr. Constantzos opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Hegemann, TooleNo: Constantzos
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to take up to 2-5 feet from the Town Common to add defined and marked parking on Common Road from Library Hill Road for a distance of approximately 100 feet with a smooth transition to Common Road, ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed 4-1 with Mr. Constantzos opposed..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Sep 26Adopt MGL Ch. 32B, §§ 21-23 to allow negotiation…Motion: Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to adopt MGL Ch. 32B, §§ 21-23 to…Passed 4–0 · Constantzos: Yes
September 26, 2023: Adopt MGL Ch. 32B, §§ 21-23 to allow negotiation of health insurance changes
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to adopt MGL Ch. 32B, §§ 21-23 to allow negotiation of health insurance changes. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Frecha, HegemannJohn Toole recused himself from this item (his spouse works for the town), so John Toole is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to adopt MGL Ch. 32B, §§ 21-23 to allow negotiation of health insurance changes. Mr. Constantzos seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Constantzos)
Sep 12Support Article 2. (Additional Funds for the Renovations to…Motion: Mr. Toole moved that the Select Board support Article 2. (Additional…Passed 4–0 · Constantzos: Yes
September 12, 2023: Support Article 2. (Additional Funds for the Renovations to the Randall Library)
Mr. Toole moved that the Select Board support Article 2. (Additional Funds for the Renovations to the Randall Library) Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Chair Frecha abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Constantzos, Hegemann, TooleAbstained: Frecha
From the minutes
“Mr. Toole moved that the Select Board support Article 2. (Additional Funds for the Renovations to the Randall Library) Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Chair Frecha abstaining..” (Motion: Toole, second: Birch-McMichael)
Votes with no disagreement (211)
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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