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April 9, 2019
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Salvie, Brian Burke, Ingeborg Hegemann, Thomas Ryan
Absent: Donald Hawkes
Every vote, in order
Convene in Executive Session with the Assessors, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation, and thereafter, convene in Executive Session...
Mr. Burke moved to convene in Executive Session with the Assessors, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation, and thereafter, convene in Executive Session with the Planning Board, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and for approving Executive Session minutes, and to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the notion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms, Hegemann, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to convene in Executive Session with the Assessors, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation, and thereafter, convene in Executive Session with the Planning Board, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and for approving Executive Session minutes, and to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the notion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms, Hegemann, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Accept the meeting minutes of the March 26, 2019 meeting as drafted
Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the March 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the March 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jean-Claude and Carole Sureau, for their 34 years of contributions to the Town of Stow
Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jean-Claude and Carole Sureau, for their 34 years of contributions to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jean-Claude and Carole Sureau, for their 34 years of contributions to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Pavelchek to the Hale High School Fund Trustees, for life tenure
Mr. Burke moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Pavelchek to the Hale High School Fund Trustees, for life tenure. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Kathleen Pavelchek to the Hale High School Fund Trustees, for life tenure. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale from Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., as described...
Mr. Burke moved to approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale from Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., as described in the request from Garden Club co-chair MariePatrice Masse. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to approve the use of the Stow Center Common by the Stow Garden Club for its annual Plant Sale from Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., as described in the request from Garden Club co-chair MariePatrice Masse. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Chef Challenge F undraiser for the Acton Food Pantry, to be held at Wedgewood Pines Country Club on Friday, April 26, 2019, between 6:30...
Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Chef Challenge F undraiser for the Acton Food Pantry, to be held at Wedgewood Pines Country Club on Friday, April 26, 2019, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Chef Challenge F undraiser for the Acton Food Pantry, to be held at Wedgewood Pines Country Club on Friday, April 26, 2019, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Appoint Nicholas Trioli as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Mr. Ryan moved to appoint Nicholas Trioli as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to appoint Nicholas Trioli as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Burke)
Appoint the following people to serve in the Stow Fire Department, for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Mr. Ryan moved to appoint the following people to serve in the Stow Fire Department, for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to appoint the following people to serve in the Stow Fire Department, for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2019 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Burke)
Place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for purchase of a new fire truck, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading, "Shall the Town be allowed to exempt from the...
Mr. Burke moved to place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for purchase of a new fire truck, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading, "Shall the Town be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to fund the costs involved in purchasing a Class A pumper truck for use by the Stow Fire Department, including payment of any administrative expenses and any other incidental costs related thereto?" on the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Election ballot. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for purchase of a new fire truck, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading, "Shall the Town be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to fund the costs involved in purchasing a Class A pumper truck for use by the Stow Fire Department, including payment of any administrative expenses and any other incidental costs related thereto?" on the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Election ballot. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for the replacement of the Town Building HVAC system, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading "Shall the Town of Stow be...
Mr. Burke moved to place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for the replacement of the Town Building HVAC system, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading "Shall the Town of Stow be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the costs involved with a replacement of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system at Town Building, including payment of administrative expenses and any other incidental costs related thereto?" on the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Election ballot. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to place the Selectmen's ballot question pertaining to the debt exclusion for the replacement of the Town Building HVAC system, subject to approval by bond counsel, reading "Shall the Town of Stow be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the costs involved with a replacement of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system at Town Building, including payment of administrative expenses and any other incidental costs related thereto?" on the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Election ballot. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Accept the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to perfecting any minor errors
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to perfecting any minor errors. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant subject to perfecting any minor errors. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Burke)
Support the Town Administrator 's FY-2020 budget, with exception of Conservation Commission salaries portion and the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the budget presented
Mr. Ryan made a motion to support the Town Administrator 's FY-2020 budget, with exception of Conservation Commission salaries portion and the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the budget presented. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to support the Town Administrator 's FY-2020 budget, with exception of Conservation Commission salaries portion and the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the budget presented. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hegemann)
Support the Conservation Commission salaries portion of the Town Administrator's FY-2020 budget as presented
Ms. Hegemann made a motion to support the Conservation Commission salaries portion of the Town Administrator's FY-2020 budget as presented. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed.
James Salvie recused himself from this vote, so James Salvie is not shown voting. The minutes record the outcome (“it was passed.”) without a count or the word unanimous, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Hegemann made a motion to support the Conservation Commission salaries portion of the Town Administrator's FY-2020 budget as presented. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Burke)
Support the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the Town Administrator's FY- 2020 budget as presented
Mr. Ryan made a motion to support the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the Town Administrator's FY- 2020 budget as presented. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it was passed.
Brian Burke recused himself from this vote, so Brian Burke is not shown voting. The minutes record the outcome (“it was passed.”) without a count or the word unanimous, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to support the Nashoba Regional School District portion of the Town Administrator's FY- 2020 budget as presented. Ms. Hegemann seconded the motion and it was passed..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hegemann)
Adjourn
Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, 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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