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November 10, 2020
12 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 Roger Zimmerman to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint Roger Zimmerman to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term. Mr. Salvie 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. Frecha moved to appoint Roger Zimmerman to the Council on Aging for an indefinite term. Mr. Salvie 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: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Appoint David Elkins to the Economic Development and Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Ms. Frecha moved to appoint David Elkins to the Economic Development and Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Mr. Salvie 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. Frecha moved to appoint David Elkins to the Economic Development and Industrial Commission for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Mr. Salvie 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: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire Nicholas Whalen as a Per Diem Tree/Grounds Worker and Plow Driver for the Town of Stow Highway Department
Ms. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Nicholas Whalen as a Per Diem Tree/Grounds Worker and Plow Driver for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Salvie 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. Frecha moved to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Nicholas Whalen as a Per Diem Tree/Grounds Worker and Plow Driver for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Salvie 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: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Authorize the Town Administrator to hire Susan Ostrander as Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr
Ms. Frecha to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Susan Ostrander as Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Salvie 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. Frecha to authorize the Town Administrator to hire Susan Ostrander as Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Town of Stow Highway Department. Mr. Salvie 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: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Frecha 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
“Mr. Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Frecha 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: Salvie, second: Frecha)
The Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2021, taxing all property classes at one rate
Ms. Frecha moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2021, taxing all property classes at one rate. Mr. Salvie 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. Frecha moved that the Town of Stow adopt a minimum residential factor of 1, to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2021, taxing all property classes at one rate. Mr. Salvie 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: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Frecha 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
“Mr. Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Frecha 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: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the Section 15 off-premises wine & malt beverages liquor license application for Nan's Market at 271 Great Road in Stow, as described in the application received October 14, 2020 and...
I move to approve the Section 15 off-premises wine & malt beverages liquor license application for Nan's Market at 271 Great Road in Stow, as described in the application received October 14, 2020 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Salvie 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
“I move to approve the Section 15 off-premises wine & malt beverages liquor license application for Nan's Market at 271 Great Road in Stow, as described in the application received October 14, 2020 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Salvie 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..” (second: Salvie)
Waive the 120-day waiting period on the Agricultural Preservation Restriction as presented to not less than 60 days
Ms. Sturgis moved to waive the 120-day waiting period on the Agricultural Preservation Restriction as presented to not less than 60 days. Ms. Frecha 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 waive the 120-day waiting period on the Agricultural Preservation Restriction as presented to not less than 60 days. Ms. Frecha 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: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the October 27, 2020 meeting with amendments
Ms. Sturgis moved to accept the meeting minutes of the October 27, 2020 meeting with amendments. 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 27, 2020 meeting with amendments. 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)
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 9:45 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 9:45 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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