MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2020
21 recorded votes, 7 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 May 26, 2020 as drafted
Selectman Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 26, 2020 as drafted. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 26, 2020 as drafted. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Offer the position of Town Administrator of the Town of Stow to Denise Dembkoski subject to final background checks and final reference checks
Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen offer the position of Town Administrator of the Town of Stow to Denise Dembkoski subject to final background checks and final reference checks. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen offer the position of Town Administrator of the Town of Stow to Denise Dembkoski subject to final background checks and final reference checks. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District
Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Reconsider the prior vote
Selectman Burke moved to reconsider the prior vote. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved to reconsider the prior vote. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries
Selectman Burke moved to recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved 2-0-2 with Chairman Salvie and Selectman Burke abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, RyanAbstained: Burke, Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved to recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved 2-0-2 with Chairman Salvie and Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Support the Nashoba Regional School District budget
Selectman Ryan moved to support the Nashoba Regional School District budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to support the Nashoba Regional School District budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Support the Conservation Commission budget
Selectman Ryan moved to support the Conservation Commission budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion. Chairman Salvie asked Selectwoman Frecha to chair this motion. Chairwoman Frecha asked for further discussion, and hearing none, the motion was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Salvie abstaining.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanAbstained: Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to support the Conservation Commission budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion. Chairman Salvie asked Selectwoman Frecha to chair this motion. Chairwoman Frecha asked for further discussion, and hearing none, the motion was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Salvie abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Support Article 41
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 41. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion for discussion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 41. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion for discussion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Support Article 44
Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 44. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 44. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Support Article 52
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 52. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Ryan abstaining.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 52. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Ryan abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Support Article 58
Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Chairman Salvie abstaining.
Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanAbstained: Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Chairman Salvie abstaining..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Support Article 59
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 59. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 59. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Support Article 60
Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 60. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 60. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Support Article 61
Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as one-year appointments with terms ending June 30...
Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as one-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2021 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as one-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2021 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as two-year appointments with terms ending June 30...
Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as two-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2022 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as two-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2022 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as three-year appointments with terms ending June 30...
Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as three-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2023 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as three-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2023 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as five-year appointments with terms ending June 30...
Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as five-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2025 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to make the appointment of individuals and committee members, the positions having been duly posted for which the applicants have applied, listed as five-year appointments with terms ending June 30, 2025 as reflected in the list of appointments dated June 9, 2020. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(5), for the purpose of considering matters related to a criminal investigation and to reconvene in Open Session thereafter
Selectman Ryan moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(5), for the purpose of considering matters related to a criminal investigation and to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. Selectwomen Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously by roll call vote: Selectman Burke - aye, Selectman Ryan - aye, Selectwoman Frecha - aye, and Chairman Salvie - aye.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(5), for the purpose of considering matters related to a criminal investigation and to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. Selectwomen Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously by roll call vote: Selectman Burke - aye, Selectman Ryan - aye, Selectwoman Frecha - aye, and Chairman Salvie - aye..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Return to open session
Selectman Ryan made a motion to return to open session. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously by roll call vote: Selectman Ryan - aye, Selectman Burke - aye, Selectwoman Frecha - aye, and Chairman Salvie - aye.
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan made a motion to return to open session. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously by roll call vote: Selectman Ryan - aye, Selectman Burke - aye, Selectwoman Frecha - aye, and Chairman Salvie - aye..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Burke)
Adjourn
Selectman Burke moved to adjourn. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved to adjourn. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 4-0..” (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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