MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 23, 2021
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: James Salvie took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, Cortni Frecha, Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, James Salvie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the updated Use of Force policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the updated Use of Force policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the updated Use of Force policy as presented by Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting with amendments
Ms. Birch- McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch- McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting with amendments. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting as drafted
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting as drafted. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting as drafted. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Darren Thraen, for the position of Lieutenant of the...
Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Darren Thraen, for the position of Lieutenant of the Stow Police Department and to adjourn thereafter. Ms. Frecha seconded and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0) on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Darren Thraen, for the position of Lieutenant of the Stow Police Department and to adjourn thereafter. Ms. 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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