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September 8, 2020
8 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 August 11, 2020 meeting as drafted
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 11, 2020 meeting as drafted. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 11, 2020 meeting as drafted. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Accept the meeting minutes of the August 25, 2020 meeting with amendments
Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 25, 2020 meeting with amendments. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to accept the meeting minutes of the August 25, 2020 meeting with amendments. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Reappoint Rachel Gwaltney to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring September 8, 2023
Ms. Frecha moved to reappoint Rachel Gwaltney to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring September 8, 2023. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to reappoint Rachel Gwaltney to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring September 8, 2023. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Right of Entry Agreement for 92 Great Road, as presented by the Planning Department
Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Right of Entry Agreement for 92 Great Road, as presented by the Planning Department. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Right of Entry Agreement for 92 Great Road, as presented by the Planning Department. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Approve and sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Regional Housing Consultant Services presented by Town Planner Jesse Steadman
Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Regional Housing Consultant Services presented by Town Planner Jesse Steadman. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve and sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for Regional Housing Consultant Services presented by Town Planner Jesse Steadman. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Approve the revised language for the Box Mill Bridge Article 97 Legislation as presented by House Counsel, including any additional non-substantive editorial changes as may be necessary
Ms. Frecha moved to approve the revised language for the Box Mill Bridge Article 97 Legislation as presented by House Counsel, including any additional non-substantive editorial changes as may be necessary. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to approve the revised language for the Box Mill Bridge Article 97 Legislation as presented by House Counsel, including any additional non-substantive editorial changes as may be necessary. Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire Jerry Camara as a Temporary Laborer for the Town of Stow Highway Department. September 8, 2020 2
Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Jerry Camara as a Temporary Laborer for the Town of Stow Highway Department. September 8, 2020 2 Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Jerry Camara as a Temporary Laborer for the Town of Stow Highway Department. September 8, 2020 2 Ms. Sturgis seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Adjourn
Ms. Frecha moved to adjourn. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye, and Mr. Salvie, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to adjourn. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye, and Mr. Salvie, aye..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Birch-McMichael)
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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