MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 24, 2019
6 recorded votes, 0 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 September 10, 2019 meeting with amendments
Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 10, 2019 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to accept the meeting minutes of the September 10, 2019 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Frecha)
Approve the sale of $2,350,000 of General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds dated September 27, 2019 of the Town, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $2,520,600.99 and...
Ms. Frecha moved to approve the sale of $2,350,000 of General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds dated September 27, 2019 of the Town, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $2,520,600.99 and accrued interest, in the form and by the terms dated on this day. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve the sale of $2,350,000 of General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds dated September 27, 2019 of the Town, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $2,520,600.99 and accrued interest, in the form and by the terms dated on this day. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Treasurer Pamela Landry for her years of service to the Town of Stow
Mr. Hawkes moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Treasurer Pamela Landry for her years of service to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved to approve and sign the Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Treasurer Pamela Landry for her years of service to the Town of Stow. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Appoint Christopher Ogilvie as Equipment Operator for the Town of Stow Highway Department
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Christopher Ogilvie as Equipment Operator for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Christopher Ogilvie as Equipment Operator for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Authorize the disposal of the surplus Highway Department items listed below
Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the disposal of the surplus Highway Department items listed below. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ryan and it was passed unanimously. - Leaf Vac - 2Sander Boxes - Chevrolet C7500 6-wheel sander truck Selection Process for Town Administrator Mr. Wrigley provided a recommended posting, developed by the Town Administrator's working group, for the Board's consideration seeking candidates to serve on the Town Administrator's Screening Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the disposal of the surplus Highway Department items listed below. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ryan and it was passed unanimously. - Leaf Vac - 2Sander Boxes - Chevrolet C7500 6-wheel sander truck Selection Process for Town Administrator Mr. Wrigley provided a recommended posting, developed by the Town Administrator's working group, for the Board's consideration seeking candidates to serve on the Town Administrator's Screening Committee..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Adjourn
Ms. Frecha moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye and Mr. Burke, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to adjourn thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Hawkes, aye and Mr. Burke, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, 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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