MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 12, 2021
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Ellen Sturgis took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign a certificate for retiring Randall Library Page Rosemary Bawn
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board approve and sign a certificate for retiring Randall Library Page Rosemary Bawn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board approve and sign a certificate for retiring Randall Library Page Rosemary Bawn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Barry Evers as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Barry Evers as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Barry Evers as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Jonathan Gray as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Jonathan Gray as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Jonathan Gray as Call Lieutenant for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2021, and subject to reappointment at that time. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Open the hearing
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to open the hearing, Jim Salvie seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to open the hearing, Jim Salvie seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
The public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license for Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. be closed
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license for Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. be closed. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the public hearing for the transfer of the liquor license for Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. be closed. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve the transfer of the liquor license of Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. to AL&BC Inc., as described in the application received November 16, 2020, and subject to final approval by the...
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the transfer of the liquor license of Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. to AL&BC Inc., as described in the application received November 16, 2020, and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Megan Birch McMichael further moved that the Board sign the Local Licensing Authority Review Record for submission to the ABCC with the application. Cortni Frecha seconded and the and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote Accept Donation to Cemetery Committee The Cemetery Committee has voted to accept a donation that was offered in appreciation the staff's good work.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the transfer of the liquor license of Ken's Liquor Shoppe, Inc. to AL&BC Inc., as described in the application received November 16, 2020, and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Megan Birch McMichael further moved that the Board sign the Local Licensing Authority Review Record for submission to the ABCC with the application. Cortni Frecha seconded and the and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote Accept Donation to Cemetery Committee The Cemetery Committee has voted to accept a donation that was offered in appreciation the staff's good work..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Accept a donation of $100 from William Shrader for the cemetery perpetual care account
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to accept a donation of $100 from William Shrader for the cemetery perpetual care account. Cortni Frecha seconded and the and the motion was approved unanimously (5- 0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to accept a donation of $100 from William Shrader for the cemetery perpetual care account. Cortni Frecha seconded and the and the motion was approved unanimously (5- 0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Offer the position of Police Chief for the Stow Police Department to Michael Sallese, contingent upon successful contract negotiations and a final background check
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board offer the position of Police Chief for the Stow Police Department to Michael Sallese, contingent upon successful contract negotiations and a final background check. Cortni Frecha seconded. Dembkoski said she doesn't think we need a background check, she has been though his personnel records. Mr. Ryan suggested a friendly amendment to strike the background check. Megan and Cortni accepted this. The motion was approved 4-0-1 on roll call vote with Ms. Sturgis abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board offer the position of Police Chief for the Stow Police Department to Michael Sallese, contingent upon successful contract negotiations and a final background check. Cortni Frecha seconded. Dembkoski said she doesn't think we need a background check, she has been though his personnel records. Mr. Ryan suggested a friendly amendment to strike the background check. Megan and Cortni accepted this. The motion was approved 4-0-1 on roll call vote with Ms. Sturgis abstaining..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Hold Annual Town Meeting on May 22nd
Jim Salvie moved to hold Annual Town Meeting on May 22nd. Cortni Frecha seconded and the vote was unanimous (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to hold Annual Town Meeting on May 22nd. Cortni Frecha seconded and the vote was unanimous (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
The Annual Town Election be held on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Center School, 403 Great Road, with the time to be determined Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Assessors - One unexpired...
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Center School, 403 Great Road, with the time to be determined Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Assessors - One unexpired 3-year term, expiring 2023 Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - One 3-year term Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Board of Selectmen - Two 3-year terms Housing Authority - One 5-year term Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Annual Town Election be held on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Center School, 403 Great Road, with the time to be determined Board of Assessors - One 3-year term Board of Assessors - One unexpired 3-year term, expiring 2023 Board of Health - One 3-year term Nashoba Regional School Committee - One 3-year term Planning Board - One 5-year term Trustee, Randall Library - Two 3-year terms Board of Selectmen - Two 3-year terms Housing Authority - One 5-year term Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Open the May 22nd 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 12, 2021 and close the warrant on April 16, 2021
Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board open the May 22nd 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 12, 2021 and close the warrant on April 16, 2021. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved that the Board open the May 22nd 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 12, 2021 and close the warrant on April 16, 2021. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve the Harassment Policy as presented by the Town Administrator
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Harassment Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Harassment Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by the Town Administrator
Jim Salvie moved to approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved 4-0-1 on a roll call vote with Mr. Ryan abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to approve the Workplace Violence Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved 4-0-1 on a roll call vote with Mr. Ryan abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the Anti-Fraud Policy as presented by the Town Administrator
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Anti-Fraud Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a Town Administrator's Report: The Walking Tour of Lower Village with Legislators has been scheduled for 1/25 at 1 pm.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve the Anti-Fraud Policy as presented by the Town Administrator. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a Town Administrator's Report: The Walking Tour of Lower Village with Legislators has been scheduled for 1/25 at 1 pm..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve as written and release
Jim Salvie moved to approve as written and release, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to approve as written and release, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve as written
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve as amended and release
Jim Salvie moved to approve as amended and release. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to approve as amended and release. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve as written
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as written, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Approve as amended
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as amended, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to approve as amended, Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Megan Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Megan Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
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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