MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 10, 2019
7 recorded votes, 3 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 November 12, 2019 meeting with amendments
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting with amendments. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hawkes)
Accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Burke abstained.
Yes: Frecha, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2019 meeting as drafted. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:0:1. Mr. Burke abstained..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole Location received by the Selectmen's...
Ms. Frecha moved that the Board approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole Location received by the Selectmen's office November 21, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0.
Yes: Frecha, Hawkes, Ryan, SalvieBrian Burke recused himself from this portion of the meeting (the pole hearing), so Brian Burke is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved that the Board approve and sign the application by Hudson Light & Power to install a new pole on Birch Hill Road and Whitman Street as indicated in the Order for Sole Pole Location received by the Selectmen's office November 21, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed. 4:0..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Hawkes)
Of Selectmen intends to undertake the federal acquisition process with respect to the right of ways and easements necessary for the renovation of the Box Mill Bridge; and any other actions...
Mr. Hawkes moved that the Board of Selectmen intends to undertake the federal acquisition process with respect to the right of ways and easements necessary for the renovation of the Box Mill Bridge; and any other actions relative thereto. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hawkes moved that the Board of Selectmen intends to undertake the federal acquisition process with respect to the right of ways and easements necessary for the renovation of the Box Mill Bridge; and any other actions relative thereto. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hawkes, second: Ryan)
Renew the Town's 2020 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses
Ms. Frecha moved to renew the Town's 2020 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to renew the Town's 2020 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:1. Mr. Salvie, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Hawkes, nay.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, Ryan, SalvieNo: Hawkes
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the policy as presented with the additional pink language at the bottom of the draft policy and other amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 4:1. Mr. Salvie, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Burke and Ms. Frecha, aye. Mr. Hawkes, nay..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
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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