MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 22, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Salvie, Brian Burke, Donald Hawkes, Ingeborg Hegemann, Thomas Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of the May 16, 2018, meeting as drafted
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 16, 2018, meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 16, 2018, meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Accept the deeds for the Kunelius property as presented by the Conservation Commission, and further move that the Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to execute any additional documents...
Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen accept the deeds for the Kunelius property as presented by the Conservation Commission, and further move that the Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to execute any additional documents needed for closing on the property in the next two weeks. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen accept the deeds for the Kunelius property as presented by the Conservation Commission, and further move that the Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to execute any additional documents needed for closing on the property in the next two weeks. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Of Selectmen approve and execute the Regulatory Agreement for units priced at 80% of the Area Median Income for the purpose of finalizing the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)...
Mr. Ryan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Regulatory Agreement for units priced at 80% of the Area Median Income for the purpose of finalizing the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Local Action Unit (LAU) Application for the Regency at Stow Active Adult Neighborhood, and further moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and institute the regulatory agreement for units priced at 150% of the area median income for the Regency at Stow Active Adult neighborhood. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Regulatory Agreement for units priced at 80% of the Area Median Income for the purpose of finalizing the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Local Action Unit (LAU) Application for the Regency at Stow Active Adult Neighborhood, and further moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and institute the regulatory agreement for units priced at 150% of the area median income for the Regency at Stow Active Adult neighborhood. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated May 22, 2018, and effective for one year from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board
Mr. Ryan moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated May 22, 2018, and effective for one year from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated May 22, 2018, and effective for one year from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve, and that the Selectmen and Town Administrator sign, the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Boxborough for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30...
Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen approve, and that the Selectmen and Town Administrator sign, the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Boxborough for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, as presented by the Board of Health. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen approve, and that the Selectmen and Town Administrator sign, the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Boxborough for Animal Control Services for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, as presented by the Board of Health. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Reappoint Fire Chief Joseph Landry to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019
Mr. Burke moved to reappoint Fire Chief Joseph Landry to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to reappoint Fire Chief Joseph Landry to the position of Forest Warden, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Reappoint Craig Martin to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019
Mr. Ryan moved to reappoint Craig Martin to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to reappoint Craig Martin to the position of Building Commissioner, for a one-year term, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2019
Mr. Ryan moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to reappoint the following inspectors, for one-year terms, ending May 31, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve and sign the Certificate and letter commending Girl Scout Mary Morales of Stow on achieving the Girl Scout Silver Award
Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign the Certificate and letter commending Girl Scout Mary Morales of Stow on achieving the Girl Scout Silver Award. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign the Certificate and letter commending Girl Scout Mary Morales of Stow on achieving the Girl Scout Silver Award. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jeff Lance after 15 years of service on the Veterans Graves Committee
Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jeff Lance after 15 years of service on the Veterans Graves Committee. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jeff Lance after 15 years of service on the Veterans Graves Committee. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Accept the gift of $500 designated for the planting of trees, from the estate of Aune P. Saari to the Town of Stow, and authorize the Chair to sign the Assent and Waiver of Notice provided by...
Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen accept the gift of $500 designated for the planting of trees, from the estate of Aune P. Saari to the Town of Stow, and authorize the Chair to sign the Assent and Waiver of Notice provided by Eckel, Morgan & O'Connor LLC. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that the Selectmen accept the gift of $500 designated for the planting of trees, from the estate of Aune P. Saari to the Town of Stow, and authorize the Chair to sign the Assent and Waiver of Notice provided by Eckel, Morgan & O'Connor LLC. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Adjourn
Mr. Hawkes made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and was passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.” (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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