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October 27, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Meredith Bartlett to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, to fulfill the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2022
Ms. Sturgis moved to appoint Meredith Bartlett to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, to fulfill the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved to appoint Meredith Bartlett to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee, to fulfill the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Jack Stafford as a Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Ms. Sturgis moved to appoint Jack Stafford as a Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Ms. Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved to appoint Jack Stafford as a Call Firefighter for the Stow Fire Department, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Ms. Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
No action on Stow House of Pizza's Temporary Outdoor Dining License
Ms. Sturgis moved no action on Stow House of Pizza's Temporary Outdoor Dining License. Ms. Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved no action on Stow House of Pizza's Temporary Outdoor Dining License. Ms. Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Vote to approve a $10 add-on fee to existing Building Department fees, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign, temporary tent and sheet metal permits, to be used to pay for...
Ms. Sturgis moved that the Board vote to approve a $10 add-on fee to existing Building Department fees, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign, temporary tent and sheet metal permits, to be used to pay for the new e-permitting system. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved that the Board vote to approve a $10 add-on fee to existing Building Department fees, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign, temporary tent and sheet metal permits, to be used to pay for the new e-permitting system. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Disposition of Surplus Policy as presented by the Town Administrator
Ms. Sturgis moved that the Selectmen approve the Disposition of Surplus Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved that the Selectmen approve the Disposition of Surplus Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Ms. Sturgis take the lead on the Town's 2020 Perambulation process
Mr. Ryan moved that Ms. Sturgis take the lead on the Town's 2020 Perambulation process. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved that Ms. Sturgis take the lead on the Town's 2020 Perambulation process. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Liquor license fees for 2021 be charged as shown below. Restaurants - All Alcohol - $1,100 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $440 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000, same as 2020 Package Stores -...
Ms. Sturgis moved that liquor license fees for 2021 be charged as shown below. Restaurants - All Alcohol - $1,100 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $440 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000, same as 2020 Package Stores - Wine & Malt - $880, same as 2020 And further moved that Common Victualer license fees for 2021 remain the same rate as charged in 2020($25). October 27, 2020 2 And further moved that Class II/used auto sales license fees for 2021 remain the same rate as charged in 2020 ($100). Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved that liquor license fees for 2021 be charged as shown below. Restaurants - All Alcohol - $1,100 Restaurants - Wine & Malt - $440 Package Stores - All Alcohol - $2,000, same as 2020 Package Stores - Wine & Malt - $880, same as 2020 And further moved that Common Victualer license fees for 2021 remain the same rate as charged in 2020($25). October 27, 2020 2 And further moved that Class II/used auto sales license fees for 2021 remain the same rate as charged in 2020 ($100). Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Establish a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, for the purpose of receiving all requests and suggestions for traffic safety improvement in the Town of Stow, and to evaluate and recommend to the...
Ms. Sturgis moved to establish a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, for the purpose of receiving all requests and suggestions for traffic safety improvement in the Town of Stow, and to evaluate and recommend to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen measures for both short- and long-term solutions to traffic issues in the town. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is to be composed of 5 members, including the Chief of Police or designee, the Superintendent of Streets or designee, the Fire Chief or designee, the Town Planner or designee, and one resident, preferably with an engineering background. Further, Ms. Sturgis moved to designate the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. The resident member must be a registered voter of Stow, and agree to comply with State Ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved to establish a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, for the purpose of receiving all requests and suggestions for traffic safety improvement in the Town of Stow, and to evaluate and recommend to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen measures for both short- and long-term solutions to traffic issues in the town. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is to be composed of 5 members, including the Chief of Police or designee, the Superintendent of Streets or designee, the Fire Chief or designee, the Town Planner or designee, and one resident, preferably with an engineering background. Further, Ms. Sturgis moved to designate the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee as Special Municipal Employees pursuant to Mass. General Law c.268A. The resident member must be a registered voter of Stow, and agree to comply with State Ethics and Open Meeting Law requirements. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Mr. Ryan, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting as amended
Ms. Sturgis moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting as amended. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sturgis moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting as amended. Ms. Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Roll call vote: Ms. Sturgis, aye, Ms. Birch-McMichael, aye, Mr. Salvie, aye, Ms. Frecha, aye and Mr. Ryan, aye..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Adjourn
Ms. Frecha moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Ms. Sturgis 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 at 8:30 p.m. Ms. Sturgis 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: 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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