MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 12, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 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 October 22, 2019 meeting with amendments
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 22, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 22, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Mary Louton to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Mary Louton to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Mary Louton to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Debie Maher to the Stow Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring November 12, 2022. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Andrew Bass to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Andrew Bass to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Andrew Bass to the Conservation Commission for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
The Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2020, taxing all property classes at one rate
Ms. Frecha moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2020, taxing all property classes at one rate. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2020, taxing all property classes at one rate. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Promote Jonathan Butler from Special Police Officer to Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective immediately and until February 24, when he enters the Police Academy, or such a time that...
Ms. Frecha moved to promote Jonathan Butler from Special Police Officer to Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective immediately and until February 24, when he enters the Police Academy, or such a time that there is availability for him to attend the Police Academy. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to promote Jonathan Butler from Special Police Officer to Police Officer for the Town of Stow, effective immediately and until February 24, when he enters the Police Academy, or such a time that there is availability for him to attend the Police Academy. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Gabriel Lopez as a full-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Gabriel Lopez as a full-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately for the remainder of a one-year term expiring 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 Gabriel Lopez as a full-time Dispatcher for the Town of Stow effective immediately for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Permit Karen Stams and other volunteers to use the Lower Common for a Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 6:30 to 8PM, with a rain date of December 14
Ms. Frecha moved to permit Karen Stams and other volunteers to use the Lower Common for a Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 6:30 to 8PM, with a rain date of December 14. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to permit Karen Stams and other volunteers to use the Lower Common for a Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 6:30 to 8PM, with a rain date of December 14. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Establish under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee for Gleasondale, composed of seven members, which shall make an...
Ms. Frecha moved to establish under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee for Gleasondale, composed of seven members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district or districts as the Committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district or districts and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to establish under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee for Gleasondale, composed of seven members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district or districts as the Committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district or districts and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Designate members of the Gleasondale Local Historic District Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. Members must be registered voters of Stow, and agree to...
Ms. Frecha moved to designate members of the Gleasondale Local Historic District Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. Members must be registered voters of Stow, and agree to comply with State ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to designate members of the Gleasondale Local Historic District Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. Members must be registered voters of Stow, and agree to comply with State ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire Lani Criasia as Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Stow
Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Lani Criasia as Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Stow. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Lani Criasia as Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Stow. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Appoint Stephen Nadeau as Superintendent of Streets for the Stow Highway Department. This is for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2020 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Stephen Nadeau as Superintendent of Streets for the Stow Highway Department. This is for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2020 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Stephen Nadeau as Superintendent of Streets for the Stow Highway Department. This is for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2020 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Support Article 1
Mr. Ryan moved to support Article 1. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to support Article 1. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Support Article 2
Mr. Burke moved to support Article 2. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to support Article 2. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Support Article3 & 4
Mr. Burke moved to support Article3 & 4. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0:1 Mr. Burke, Mr. Hawkes, Mr. Salvie and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, Hawkes, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to support Article3 & 4. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0:1 Mr. Burke, Mr. Hawkes, Mr. Salvie and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained..” (Motion: Burke, second: Hawkes)
Support Article 7
Mr. Ryan moved to support Article 7 Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously In summary, the Board voted to support Articles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to support Article 7 Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously In summary, the Board voted to support Articles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Convene to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations with non-union personnel
Ms. Frecha moved to convene to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 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. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to convene to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 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. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, 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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