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April 10, 2018
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Brian Burke, Donald Hawkes, Ingeborg Hegemann, Thomas Ryan
Absent: James Salvie
Every vote, in order
Change the first sentence on Number 11 to read, "Applicants are required to sign an indemnification form, and other than activities sponsored by the municipal departments, provide liability...
Ms. Hegemann moved to change the first sentence on Number 11 to read, "Applicants are required to sign an indemnification form, and other than activities sponsored by the municipal departments, provide liability insurance. See below for recommended insurance to be determined by the Building Commissioner." Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Ms. Hegemann moved to change the first sentence on Number 11 to read, "Applicants are required to sign an indemnification form, and other than activities sponsored by the municipal departments, provide liability insurance. See below for recommended insurance to be determined by the Building Commissioner." Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Ryan)
Amend Category 5 security deposits for Room 134, 134 with kitchen use, and kitchen only, to $500
Mr. Ryan moved to amend Category 5 security deposits for Room 134, 134 with kitchen use, and kitchen only, to $500. Mr. Hawke seconded the motion and it passed 3:1, with Mr. Burke voting against.
Yes: Hawkes, Hegemann, RyanNo: Burke
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to amend Category 5 security deposits for Room 134, 134 with kitchen use, and kitchen only, to $500. Mr. Hawke seconded the motion and it passed 3:1, with Mr. Burke voting against..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Accept the revised rental policy and fee schedule for rental of community spaces at the Pompositticut Community Center, as proposed this date by the Building Commissioner and as amended this date
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the revised rental policy and fee schedule for rental of community spaces at the Pompositticut Community Center, as proposed this date by the Building Commissioner and as amended this date. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the revised rental policy and fee schedule for rental of community spaces at the Pompositticut Community Center, as proposed this date by the Building Commissioner and as amended this date. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale for Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as described in the...
Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale for Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as described in the request from Garden Club co-chair MariePatrice Masse. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale for Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as described in the request from Garden Club co-chair MariePatrice Masse. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for a Bridal Shower sponsored by Maria Mpelkas to be held at the Pompo Community Center on Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 1 and 3:30 p.m
Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for a Bridal Shower sponsored by Maria Mpelkas to be held at the Pompo Community Center on Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 1 and 3:30 p.m. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and, it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for a Bridal Shower sponsored by Maria Mpelkas to be held at the Pompo Community Center on Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 1 and 3:30 p.m. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and, it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve the addition of $6,000 in the FY 2019 budget, to cover the costs of a possible November local election for a ballot question on marijuana regulations or any other requirements
Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen approve the addition of $6,000 in the FY 2019 budget, to cover the costs of a possible November local election for a ballot question on marijuana regulations or any other requirements. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen approve the addition of $6,000 in the FY 2019 budget, to cover the costs of a possible November local election for a ballot question on marijuana regulations or any other requirements. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Accept the Warrant for the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting dated April 10, 2018
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the Warrant for the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting dated April 10, 2018. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the Warrant for the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting dated April 10, 2018. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Adjourn
Mr. Hawkes moved to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Hawkes, 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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