MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 28, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Ryan, Cortni Frecha, Megan Birch-McMichael, James Salvie, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the meeting minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting as amended
Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting as amended. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting as amended. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Sign the warrant for the September State Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Center School, 403 Great Road, Stow, from 7 AM to 8 PM
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to sign the warrant for the September State Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Center School, 403 Great Road, Stow, from 7 AM to 8 PM. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to sign the warrant for the September State Primary Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Center School, 403 Great Road, Stow, from 7 AM to 8 PM. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Approve the addition of a section on Duty to Intervene to the Stow Police Department's Use of Force Policy, in accord with "8 Can't Wait" recommendations, and as presented by Acting Chief Michael...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to approve the addition of a section on Duty to Intervene to the Stow Police Department's Use of Force Policy, in accord with "8 Can't Wait" recommendations, and as presented by Acting Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to approve the addition of a section on Duty to Intervene to the Stow Police Department's Use of Force Policy, in accord with "8 Can't Wait" recommendations, and as presented by Acting Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve the use of Town public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 16, 2020
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the use of Town public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the use of Town public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Appoint Kat Copeland to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to appoint Kat Copeland to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to appoint Kat Copeland to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Lisa Lavina to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to appoint Lisa Lavina to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to appoint Lisa Lavina to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Authorize the Chairman to sign, on behalf of the Board, the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Habitat for Humanity project on Pine Point Road, as presented by...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to authorize the Chairman to sign, on behalf of the Board, the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Habitat for Humanity project on Pine Point Road, as presented by the Planning Department. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved that the Selectmen vote to authorize the Chairman to sign, on behalf of the Board, the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Habitat for Humanity project on Pine Point Road, as presented by the Planning Department. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated July 28, 2020, and effective for one year from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated July 28, 2020, and effective for one year from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the annual Animal Control Warrant, dated July 28, 2020, and effective for one year from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021, and to authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the Board. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design...
Selectmen member Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectmen member Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Randall Library Building Committee, to serve through the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents its design recommendations to Town Meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Lower Village Revitalization Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021
Mr Salvie moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Lower Village Revitalization Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr Salvie moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Lower Village Revitalization Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Ellen Sturgis as the alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), to serve a three-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Ellen Sturgis as the alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), to serve a three-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Ellen Sturgis as the alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), to serve a three-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Ellen Sturgis as the Selectmen's representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Ellen Sturgis as the Selectmen's representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Ellen Sturgis as the Selectmen's representative to the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC), to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee (LACAC) for a two-year term ending June 30, 2022
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee (LACAC) for a two-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint James Salvie as the Selectmen's representative to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee (LACAC) for a two-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Town Hall Restoration Committee to serve for the remainder of an unexpired three- year term ending June 30, 2021
Mr. Salvie moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Town Hall Restoration Committee to serve for the remainder of an unexpired three- year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvie moved to appoint Megan Birch-McMichael to the Town Hall Restoration Committee to serve for the remainder of an unexpired three- year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (5), for matters related to criminal misconduct, current litigation and to review Executive Session minutes
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (5), for matters related to criminal misconduct, current litigation and to review Executive Session minutes. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Birch- McMichael, aye, Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (5), for matters related to criminal misconduct, current litigation and to review Executive Session minutes. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Birch- McMichael, aye, Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Sturgis)
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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