MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 11, 2020
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James Salvie, Brian Burke, Cortni Frecha, Thomas Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
The minutes print “Mr. Ryan moved … Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously”; the seconder is unclear, so none is shown, and the vote is counted once.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 1, 2020 meeting with amendments
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 1, 2020 meeting with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
The minutes repeat “Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously” after this vote; it is counted once.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 1, 2020 meeting with amendments. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Natalie Ferjulian Forsythe to the Open Space Committee, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. And On the recommendation of the Open Space...
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Natalie Ferjulian Forsythe to the Open Space Committee, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. And On the recommendation of the Open Space Committee, I move to appoint Kathleen Sferra to the Open Space Committee, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously Appointment of Full-time Firefighter/EMT Mr. Salvie mentioned that this item would be addressed at the meeting scheduled for February 25, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Natalie Ferjulian Forsythe to the Open Space Committee, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. And On the recommendation of the Open Space Committee, I move to appoint Kathleen Sferra to the Open Space Committee, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously Appointment of Full-time Firefighter/EMT Mr. Salvie mentioned that this item would be addressed at the meeting scheduled for February 25, 2020..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Allow Kevin Whalen to install temporary blue lighting at the Pompo Community Center for the month of April for Autism Awareness Month, observing and following guidelines set forth by the Building...
Ms. Frecha moved to allow Kevin Whalen to install temporary blue lighting at the Pompo Community Center for the month of April for Autism Awareness Month, observing and following guidelines set forth by the Building Commissioner. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to allow Kevin Whalen to install temporary blue lighting at the Pompo Community Center for the month of April for Autism Awareness Month, observing and following guidelines set forth by the Building Commissioner. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Accept the gift of eleven (11) benches and a picnic table, purchased with funds donated by E.T. & L. Corp, Lee Cooprider, Katie Fisher, Linda Fletcher Denaro, Ed & Alice DeLuca, Elaine Sanfilippo...
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the gift of eleven (11) benches and a picnic table, purchased with funds donated by E.T. & L. Corp, Lee Cooprider, Katie Fisher, Linda Fletcher Denaro, Ed & Alice DeLuca, Elaine Sanfilippo, the Stow Lions Club, Kathy Sferra, Jim Salvie, Clif & Diane Smith, Jody Newman, and Bette Sumner, approved by the Recreation Department, to be placed in the Town Center Park. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanJames Salvie recused himself from this portion of the meeting, so James Salvie is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the gift of eleven (11) benches and a picnic table, purchased with funds donated by E.T. & L. Corp, Lee Cooprider, Katie Fisher, Linda Fletcher Denaro, Ed & Alice DeLuca, Elaine Sanfilippo, the Stow Lions Club, Kathy Sferra, Jim Salvie, Clif & Diane Smith, Jody Newman, and Bette Sumner, approved by the Recreation Department, to be placed in the Town Center Park. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Burke)
Create a Town Administrator Screening Committee and to designate the committee as Special Municipal Employees
Mr. Ryan moved to create a Town Administrator Screening Committee and to designate the committee as Special Municipal Employees. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to create a Town Administrator Screening Committee and to designate the committee as Special Municipal Employees. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Appoint Nicki McGachey to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Mr. Burke moved to appoint Nicki McGachey to the Town Administrator Screening Committee and Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to appoint Nicki McGachey to the Town Administrator Screening Committee and Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Appoint Deb Woods to the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Mr. Salvie moved to appoint Deb Woods to the Town Administrator Screening Committee Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Mr. Salvie, Ms. Frecha and Mr. Burke, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to appoint Deb Woods to the Town Administrator Screening Committee Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Mr. Salvie, Ms. Frecha and Mr. Burke, aye. Mr. Ryan abstained..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Ms. Frecha. moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and to review Executive Session minutes, and to adjourn thereafter.Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha. moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and to review Executive Session minutes, and to adjourn thereafter.Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, 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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