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February 19, 2019
9 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 January 22, 2019 meeting as drafted
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 22, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 22, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
Accept the meeting minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting as drafted
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting as drafted. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting as drafted. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Execute the deed for the one- acre Melone property adjacent to the Town Forest, given to the Conservation Commission and accepted at their January 29, 2019 meeting
Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen execute the deed for the one- acre Melone property adjacent to the Town Forest, given to the Conservation Commission and accepted at their January 29, 2019 meeting. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen execute the deed for the one- acre Melone property adjacent to the Town Forest, given to the Conservation Commission and accepted at their January 29, 2019 meeting. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Georgie Smith be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessors, effective from now until the May 2019 Annual Town Election
Mr. Hawkes moved, in a joint vote with the Board of Assessors, that Georgie Smith be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessors, effective from now until the May 2019 Annual Town Election. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved, in a joint vote with the Board of Assessors, that Georgie Smith be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessors, effective from now until the May 2019 Annual Town Election. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign a Certificate of Appreciation for Charles Barney, for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board
Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign a Certificate of Appreciation for Charles Barney, for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign a Certificate of Appreciation for Charles Barney, for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Recognize Boy Scouts Connor Bernklow and Edmund Burke for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letters and proclamations for their recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2019
Mr. Ryan moved to recognize Boy Scouts Connor Bernklow and Edmund Burke for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letters and proclamations for their recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Yes: Hawkes, Hegemann, Ryan, SalvieBrian Burke recused himself from this matter (the Eagle Scout letters), so Brian Burke is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to recognize Boy Scouts Connor Bernklow and Edmund Burke for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letters and proclamations for their recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable for the Town of Stow, to serve the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020
Mr. Hawkes moved that the Selectmen appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable for the Town of Stow, to serve the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved that the Selectmen appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable for the Town of Stow, to serve the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Appoint Jacob Mick as a full-time Police Officer, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire
Mr. Hawkes moved to appoint Jacob Mick as a full-time Police Officer, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to appoint Jacob Mick as a full-time Police Officer, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Convene in Joint Executive Session with Planning Board, pursuant to MGL C. 30A, sec.21 (a)(3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and to review Executive Session Minutes
Mr. Burke made a motion to convene in Joint Executive Session with Planning Board, pursuant to MGL C. 30A, sec.21 (a)(3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and to review Executive Session Minutes. Mr Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Hegemann, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke made a motion to convene in Joint Executive Session with Planning Board, pursuant to MGL C. 30A, sec.21 (a)(3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and to review Executive Session Minutes. Mr Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Hegemann, aye..” (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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