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Members: John "JT" Toole (Chair), Ingeborg Hegemann (Clerk), Hector Constantzos (Member), Brian Patuto (Member), Dan Petersen (Member)

Stow Select Board Unanimously Approves Police AI Policy in Four Votes

STOW -- April 28, 2026, Stow Select Board approves new police AI policy and hears warning about clinician funding cuts. Police Chief Barry Evers told the board Tuesday that the Massachusetts House budget cut the statewide Jail Diversion Clinician Program from roughly $18 million to approximately $4 million, putting Stow'

Select Board approves FY2027 budget with 4.22 percent increase.

Select Board advances FY2027 budget and warrant with no overrides needed. The $39.2 million General Fund budget increases 4.22 percent over FY2026, with the municipal side rising 5.94 percent due to implementation of a salary reclassification plan approved in fall 2025. Town Administrator Denise M.

Stow Select Board Approves Town Meeting Warrant and Firefighter Contract

STOW -- April 14, 2026, Stow Select Board unanimously approved its 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and ratified a three-year firefighter contract at the April 14 meeting. The board voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Stow Professional Firefighters Association, Local 3262, running July 1, 2026 through June

Select Board appoints McAndrew to permanent assistant town administrator post.

Select Board unanimously appoints Assistant Town Administrator. Town Administrator Denise M. Dembkoski recommended Tina McAndrew for permanent appointment to the role she has held on an interim basis since October, citing her professionalism and independent judgment during winter emergencies. The

Stow Select Board unanimously confirms McAndrew as Assistant Town Administrator

STOW -- March 24, 2026, Stow Select Board permanently appoints Tina McAndrew as Assistant Town Administrator and previews a $39.167 million FY27 budget. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to confirm McAndrew, who has served on an interim basis since October, in the role through June 30, 2026, subject to reappointment.