MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 10, 2019
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Ryan abstained. 4:0:1.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, Hawkes, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 13, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed. Mr. Ryan abstained. 4:0:1..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained. 4:0:1 Special One-Day Liquor License for Kopczynski/Sturgis party at Emma's Cafe Mike Kopczynski was with his wife Ellen Sturgis to request a one-day liquor license for a birthday party to be held at for Ms. Sturgis at Emma's Cafe.
Yes: Burke, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Frecha
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 27, 2018 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. Ms. Frecha abstained. 4:0:1 Special One-Day Liquor License for Kopczynski/Sturgis party at Emma's Cafe Mike Kopczynski was with his wife Ellen Sturgis to request a one-day liquor license for a birthday party to be held at for Ms. Sturgis at Emma's Cafe..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for Mike Kopczynski to host a private party at Emma's Cafe on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 7 to 10 PM
Mr. Burke moved to approve and sign a Special One-Day Liquor License for Mike Kopczynski to host a private party at Emma's Cafe on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 7 to 10 PM. Mr. Hawkes 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 Mike Kopczynski to host a private party at Emma's Cafe on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 7 to 10 PM. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Police Chief William Bosworth, for his years of service to the Town of Stow
Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Police Chief William Bosworth, for his years of service to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Police Chief William Bosworth, for his years of service to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Lieutenant Ralph Marino as Police Chief for the Town of Stow
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Lieutenant Ralph Marino as Police Chief for the Town of Stow. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Lieutenant Ralph Marino as Police Chief for the Town of Stow. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Appoint William Bosworth as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective as of August 28, 2019 and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint William Bosworth as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective as of August 28, 2019 and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint William Bosworth as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective as of August 28, 2019 and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Sean Collins as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Sean Collins as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Sean Collins as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Shawn Marques as a part-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Shawn Marques as a part-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Shawn Marques as a part-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Recognize Boy Scout Quinn Gross for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2019
Ms. Frecha moved to recognize Boy Scout Quinn Gross for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to recognize Boy Scout Quinn Gross for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letter and proclamation for his recognition ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign Easement Agreement Extensions for rights of entry without prejudice for two Lower Village properties: 1 White Pond Road, Map #R-29 Parcel 82, owned by Kathleen Fisher 9 White Pond...
Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign Easement Agreement Extensions for rights of entry without prejudice for two Lower Village properties: 1 White Pond Road, Map #R-29 Parcel 82, owned by Kathleen Fisher 9 White Pond Road, Map #R-29 Parcel 80, owned by Mark D. Forgues as presented by the Planning Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign Easement Agreement Extensions for rights of entry without prejudice for two Lower Village properties: 1 White Pond Road, Map #R-29 Parcel 82, owned by Kathleen Fisher 9 White Pond Road, Map #R-29 Parcel 80, owned by Mark D. Forgues as presented by the Planning Board. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Approve the use of Town public ways for the 2019 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 22, 2019
Ms. Frecha moved to approve the use of Town public ways for the 2019 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve the use of Town public ways for the 2019 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Vote to certify that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Pumper Truck as 15 to 20 years
On the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the life of the capital asset is between 15-20 years, I move that the Selectmen vote to certify that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Pumper Truck as 15 to 20 years. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“On the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the life of the capital asset is between 15-20 years, I move that the Selectmen vote to certify that the maximum useful life of the Fire Department Pumper Truck as 15 to 20 years. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (second: Hawkes)
There be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property
Mr. Hawkes moved that there be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. It was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay.
Yes: Hawkes, SalvieNo: Burke, Frecha, Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved that there be no alcohol or other intoxicants, in any form, on town property. Mr. Burke seconded the motion. It was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Burke)
There be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations
Mr. Salvie moved that there be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay.
Yes: Hawkes, SalvieNo: Burke, Frecha, Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved that there be no alcohol on town property for town sponsored events including 'Friends of "organizations. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was defeated.2:3. Mr. Salvie and Mr. Hawkes, aye, Mr. Burke, Mr. Ryan and Ms. Frecha, nay..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Hawkes)
Adjourn
Ms. Frecha moved to adjourn. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to adjourn. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, 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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