MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Thomas Ryan and Cortni Frecha took part remotely.
Present: James Salvie, Brian Burke, Thomas Ryan, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Stacen Goldman to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2022
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Stacen Goldman to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Stacen Goldman to the Historical Commission, to complete the remainder of an unexpired three-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Appoint Brendan Fitzpatrick as a full-time Police Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire
Mr. Burke moved to appoint Brendan Fitzpatrick as a full-time Police Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to appoint Brendan Fitzpatrick as a full-time Police Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Has determined that should Colin Taranto be appointed as a Temporary Full-Time Truck Driver/Laborer, any financial interest that has been disclosed here is not so substantial as to be deemed...
Mr. Burke moved that the Board has determined that should Colin Taranto be appointed as a Temporary Full-Time Truck Driver/Laborer, 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 seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved that the Board has determined that should Colin Taranto be appointed as a Temporary Full-Time Truck Driver/Laborer, 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 seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Authorize the Chair to sign the required ethics disclosure document regarding the hire of Colin Taranto
Ryan moved to authorize the Chair to sign the required ethics disclosure document regarding the hire of Colin Taranto. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ryan moved to authorize the Chair to sign the required ethics disclosure document regarding the hire of Colin Taranto. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Colin Taranto as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Stow Highway Department
Mr. Burke moved to authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Colin Taranto as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Stow Highway Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Colin Taranto as a Truck Driver/Laborer for the Stow Highway Department. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Table the one-day liquor license applications submitted by Honey Pot Hill Orchards until the Board's second meeting in June
Ms. Frecha moved to table the one-day liquor license applications submitted by Honey Pot Hill Orchards until the Board's second meeting in June. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to table the one-day liquor license applications submitted by Honey Pot Hill Orchards until the Board's second meeting in June. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Police, Fire and the Board of Health, to permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to conduct the Annual Stow Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Mr. Burke moved, contingent upon approval from Highway, Police, Fire and the Board of Health, to permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to conduct the Annual Stow Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved, contingent upon approval from Highway, Police, Fire and the Board of Health, to permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to conduct the Annual Stow Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, June 22nd and that the Town Election will follow on Saturday, June 27th
Ms. Frecha moved to move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, June 22nd and that the Town Election will follow on Saturday, June 27th. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to move the Annual Town Meeting to Monday, June 22nd and that the Town Election will follow on Saturday, June 27th. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Of Selectmen appoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term expiring on March 31, 2021
Mr. Ryan moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term expiring on March 31, 2021.Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term expiring on March 31, 2021.Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Burke moved to adjourn. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye and Ms. Frecha, aye..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
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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