MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2020
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Ryan, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of the June 6, 2020 meeting as drafted
Selectwoman Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the June 6, 2020 meeting as drafted. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 3-0-2 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael and Selectwoman Sturgis abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Birch-McMichael, Sturgis
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the June 6, 2020 meeting as drafted. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 3-0-2 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael and Selectwoman Sturgis abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Approve and sign the contract for new Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen approve and sign the contract for new Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen approve and sign the contract for new Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Reconsider its recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Make favorable recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board make favorable recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board make favorable recommendations on Articles 4, 41, 44, 59, 60 and 61. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Reconsider its recommendation on Article 52
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendation on Article 52. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendation on Article 52. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Recommend approval on Article 52
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board recommend approval on Article 52. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0-1 with Chairman Ryan abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board recommend approval on Article 52. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-0-1 with Chairman Ryan abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Reconsider its recommendation on Article 58
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendation on Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board reconsider its recommendation on Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Withdraw his previous motion and moved that the Board take no position on Article 58
Selectman Salvie moved to withdraw his previous motion and moved that the Board take no position on Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to withdraw his previous motion and moved that the Board take no position on Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
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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