MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 9, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Ellen Sturgis and Megan Birch-McMichael took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha, Ellen Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Luke DeZago as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Jim Salvie moved to appoint Luke DeZago as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Cortni Frecha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to appoint Luke DeZago as a Police Prosecutor for the Town of Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Cortni Frecha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Darren Thraen as Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter
Jim Salvie moved to appoint Darren Thraen as Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Cortni Frecha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to appoint Darren Thraen as Police Lieutenant for the Town of Stow Police Department, for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter. Cortni Frecha seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Allow Kevin Whalen to light up the Pompo Comm Center blue this April 2021 has he has in the past
Jim Salvie moved to allow Kevin Whalen to light up the Pompo Comm Center blue this April 2021 has he has in the past. The motion was conditioned on coordinating with the Building Inspector and getting his approval. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to allow Kevin Whalen to light up the Pompo Comm Center blue this April 2021 has he has in the past. The motion was conditioned on coordinating with the Building Inspector and getting his approval. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the 2020 Selectmen's Annual Report as amended
Jim Salvie moved to approve the 2020 Selectmen's Annual Report as amended. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to approve the 2020 Selectmen's Annual Report as amended. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2021 Snow and Ice Account, pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D
Jim Salvie moved to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2021 Snow and Ice Account, pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to allow deficit spending of the fiscal year 2021 Snow and Ice Account, pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 44, Section 31D. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the minutes of January 26, 2021
Jim Salvie moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 2021. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 2021. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept and release to the public the executive minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended
Jim Salvie moved to accept and release to the public the executive minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to accept and release to the public the executive minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Jim Salvie moved to adjourn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Salvie moved to adjourn. Cortni Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, 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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