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February 27, 2018
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Brian Burke, Donald Hawkes, James Salvie, Ingeborg Hegemann, Thomas Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of January 9, 2018 as drafted
Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 9, 2018 as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 9, 2018 as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Ryan)
Accept the meeting minutes of January 23, 2018 with amendments
Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 23, 2018 with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Salvie abstained.
The minutes say the motion passed and name James Salvie abstaining but give no count; the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 23, 2018 with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Salvie abstained..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Ryan)
Allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2018 Snow & Ice account
Mr. Salvie moved to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2018 Snow & Ice account. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2018 Snow & Ice account. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Ryan)
Modify the previously approved Special One-Day Liquor License for the Nashoba Regional High School After-Prom Committee fundraising event at the Pompo Community Center, and sign a new Special...
Mr. Salvie moved to modify the previously approved Special One-Day Liquor License for the Nashoba Regional High School After-Prom Committee fundraising event at the Pompo Community Center, and sign a new Special One-Day Liquor License approving the event for Wednesday, March 7, 2018, between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., with Julie Fish and Maureen Hogan being responsible for the event and liquor distribution. Mr. Hawkes econded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to modify the previously approved Special One-Day Liquor License for the Nashoba Regional High School After-Prom Committee fundraising event at the Pompo Community Center, and sign a new Special One-Day Liquor License approving the event for Wednesday, March 7, 2018, between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., with Julie Fish and Maureen Hogan being responsible for the event and liquor distribution. Mr. Hawkes econded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie)
Recognize Boy Scout Max Buchholz for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign and authorize Board member Brian Burke to present the letter and proclamation at Max's recognition ceremony on...
Mr. Salvie moved to recognize Boy Scout Max Buchholz for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign and authorize Board member Brian Burke to present the letter and proclamation at Max's recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to recognize Boy Scout Max Buchholz for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign and authorize Board member Brian Burke to present the letter and proclamation at Max's recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Hawkes)
Approve the 2017 Annual Report for the Board of Selectmen, for inclusion in the 2017 Town of Stow Report
Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the 2017 Annual Report for the Board of Selectmen, for inclusion in the 2017 Town of Stow Report. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the 2017 Annual Report for the Board of Selectmen, for inclusion in the 2017 Town of Stow Report. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Salvie)
Accept the meeting minutes of February 13, 2018 as drafted
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of February 13, 2018 as drafted. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of February 13, 2018 as drafted. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Salvie)
Convene in Executive Session with the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation, to approve Executive...
Mr. Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session with the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation, to approve Executive Session minutes, and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Ms. Hegemann, aye.
Yes: Burke, Hawkes, Hegemann, SalvieThe roll call does not list Thomas Ryan, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session with the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation, to approve Executive Session minutes, and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Ms. Hegemann, aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Ryan)
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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