MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: James Salvie and Cortni Frecha took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R1, Parcel 27A, Spring Hill Estates Open Space, Off Walcott Street and acceptance of access easement
Ellen Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R1, Parcel 27A, Spring Hill Estates Open Space, Off Walcott Street and acceptance of access easement. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R1, Parcel 27A, Spring Hill Estates Open Space, Off Walcott Street and acceptance of access easement. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R5, Parcel 22, Harvard Acres Open Space off Conant Drive and acceptance of pedestrian easement across Map R5...
Ellen Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R5, Parcel 22, Harvard Acres Open Space off Conant Drive and acceptance of pedestrian easement across Map R5, Parcel 24. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the acceptance of donated land for conservation purposes at Map R5, Parcel 22, Harvard Acres Open Space off Conant Drive and acceptance of pedestrian easement across Map R5, Parcel 24. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
The Selectmen discontinue to the Police Chief Search Committee following the successful selection and hiring of a new Police Chief
Ellen Sturgis moved that the Selectmen discontinue to the Police Chief Search Committee following the successful selection and hiring of a new Police Chief. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved that the Selectmen discontinue to the Police Chief Search Committee following the successful selection and hiring of a new Police Chief. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 9, 2021 meeting as written
Ellen Sturgis moved acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 9, 2021 meeting as written. Megan Birch McMichael seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 9, 2021 meeting as written. Megan Birch McMichael seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting as amended
Ellen Sturgis moved acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting as amended. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved acceptance of the meeting minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting as amended. Megan Birch McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Michael Sallese, for the position of Police Chief, and...
Ellen Sturgis moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Michael Sallese, for the position of Police Chief, and to conduct negotiations with appointed Chief Sallese, and to adjourn thereafter. Megan Birch McMichael seconded. The motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote (5-0).
From the minutes
“Ellen Sturgis moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Michael Sallese, for the position of Police Chief, and to conduct negotiations with appointed Chief Sallese, and to adjourn thereafter. Megan Birch McMichael seconded. The motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote (5-0)..” (Motion: Sturgis, 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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