MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2020
6 recorded votes, 1 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 meting minutes of the February 11, 2020 meeting with amendments
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meting minutes of the February 11, 2020 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meting minutes of the February 11, 2020 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Any financial interest that has been disclosed here is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality expects from the employee
Mr. Ryan moved that any financial interest that has been disclosed here is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality expects from the employee. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that any financial interest that has been disclosed here is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality expects from the employee. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Appoint Erick Benoit as a Full- Time Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately and until June 30, 2020, subject to reappointment at that time
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Erick Benoit as a Full- Time Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, 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 Erick Benoit as a Full- Time Firefighter/EMT for the Stow Fire Department, 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)
Add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023
Ms. Frecha moved to add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Ms. Frecha, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Salvie, aye. Mr. Burke abstained.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Ms. Frecha, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Salvie, aye. Mr. Burke abstained..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Sign the multiple representation disclosure form for KP Law, granting permission for the firm to advise the Town of Stow on the "Making the Connections" Intermunicipal Agreement
Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen sign the multiple representation disclosure form for KP Law, granting permission for the firm to advise the Town of Stow on the "Making the Connections" Intermunicipal Agreement. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Selectmen sign the multiple representation disclosure form for KP Law, granting permission for the firm to advise the Town of Stow on the "Making the Connections" Intermunicipal Agreement. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (6), for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an...
Ms. Frecha moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (6), for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to review Executive Session minutes, 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, and Mr. Burke, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (6), for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to review Executive Session minutes, 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, 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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