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June 11, 2019
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Salvie, Brian Burke, Cortni Frecha, Donald Hawkes, Thomas Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2018 meeting with amendments
Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained.
The minutes say the motion passed and name Cortni Frecha abstaining but give no count; the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 13, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Accept the meeting minutes of the May 15, 2019 meeting with amendments
Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 15, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to accept the meeting minutes of the May 15, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jim Sauta for his many years of dedicated service to the Council on Aging
Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jim Sauta for his many years of dedicated service to the Council on Aging. Mr. Ryan seconded he motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for Jim Sauta for his many years of dedicated service to the Council on Aging. Mr. Ryan seconded he motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License. for the OARS Annual Meeting at the Pompo Community Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM
Mr. Hawkes moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License. for the OARS Annual Meeting at the Pompo Community Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License. for the OARS Annual Meeting at the Pompo Community Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 7 to 9 PM. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
Of Selectmen appoint Leonard Golder as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to complete an unexpired five-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Mr. Hawkes moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Leonard Golder as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to complete an unexpired five-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed (4:0: 1). Ms. Frecha abstained.
Yes: Burke, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Frecha
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Leonard Golder as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to complete an unexpired five-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed (4:0: 1). Ms. Frecha abstained..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 11 2019, and effective for one year from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board
Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 11 2019, and effective for one year from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated June 11 2019, and effective for one year from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Declare as surplus property Town-owned items inventoried and previously sold via the Municibid website by Town Custodian Geoff Beharrell which included 2 large round tables, 1 electric twin bed...
Mr. Hawkes moved to declare as surplus property Town-owned items inventoried and previously sold via the Municibid website by Town Custodian Geoff Beharrell which included 2 large round tables, 1 electric twin bed, 42 heavy wooden fire-rated doors, a rolling metal bread shelf,49 chairs, 5 pieces of exercise equipment and a 2008 Ford Econovan with a VIN of 1FT2S34L78DB44609 in accordance with Massachusetts Procurement Laws. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to declare as surplus property Town-owned items inventoried and previously sold via the Municibid website by Town Custodian Geoff Beharrell which included 2 large round tables, 1 electric twin bed, 42 heavy wooden fire-rated doors, a rolling metal bread shelf,49 chairs, 5 pieces of exercise equipment and a 2008 Ford Econovan with a VIN of 1FT2S34L78DB44609 in accordance with Massachusetts Procurement Laws. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Appoint Ms. Frecha the Selectmen's voting member of SMAHT
Mr. Ryan moved to appoint Ms. Frecha the Selectmen's voting member of SMAHT. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to appoint Ms. Frecha the Selectmen's voting member of SMAHT. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Ms. Frecha to act as liaison to the Recreation Commission, the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee without prejudice to future change
Mr. Hawkes moved to appoint Ms. Frecha to act as liaison to the Recreation Commission, the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee without prejudice to future change. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to appoint Ms. Frecha to act as liaison to the Recreation Commission, the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee without prejudice to future change. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Adjourn
Mr. Hawkes made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and was passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
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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