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October 9, 2018
7 recorded votes, 1 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 September 11, 2018 meeting as drafted
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 11, 2018 meeting as drafted. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0. Mr. Ryan abstained.
Yes: Burke, Hawkes, Hegemann, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 11, 2018 meeting as drafted. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0. Mr. Ryan abstained..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Stow Fire Department Award Evening at the Pompo Community Center on Friday, October 12, 2018, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. and to waive the...
Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Stow Fire Department Award Evening at the Pompo Community Center on Friday, October 12, 2018, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. and to waive the $25 fee. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Stow Fire Department Award Evening at the Pompo Community Center on Friday, October 12, 2018, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. and to waive the $25 fee. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Accept and sign the election warrant for the November Special Town Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, from 7 AM until 8PM
Mr. Burke moved to accept and sign the election warrant for the November Special Town Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, from 7 AM until 8PM. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to accept and sign the election warrant for the November Special Town Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Center School, 403 Great Road, from 7 AM until 8PM. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Accept the gift of a memorial bench from Richard Crear, approved by the Cemetery Committee on September 12, 2018, to be placed in a mutually agreeable location. In addition, he moved to accept the...
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the gift of a memorial bench from Richard Crear, approved by the Cemetery Committee on September 12, 2018, to be placed in a mutually agreeable location. In addition, he moved to accept the gift of a stone memorial bench from Clifton and Dyane Smith, approved by the Cemetery Committee on September 12, 2018, to be placed in a mutually agreeable location. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the gift of a memorial bench from Richard Crear, approved by the Cemetery Committee on September 12, 2018, to be placed in a mutually agreeable location. In addition, he moved to accept the gift of a stone memorial bench from Clifton and Dyane Smith, approved by the Cemetery Committee on September 12, 2018, to be placed in a mutually agreeable location. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
Vote to not object to an issuance of a Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) on-premises Keno License
Mr. Burke moved that the Board vote to not object to an issuance of a Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) on-premises Keno License. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Board vote to not object to an issuance of a Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) on-premises Keno License. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract with the Town Hall Restoration Committee's preferred design firm, for restoration design services
Mr. Burke moved to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract with the Town Hall Restoration Committee's preferred design firm, for restoration design services. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract with the Town Hall Restoration Committee's preferred design firm, for restoration design services. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Adjourn
Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
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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