MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cortni Frecha and Ellen Sturgis took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Meredith Wood to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024
Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Meredith Wood to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Meredith Wood to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Rebecca Lynch to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024
Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Rebecca Lynch to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Rebecca Lynch to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2024. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Officer David Goguen as Acting Police Sergeant for the Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter, or until...
Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Officer David Goguen as Acting Police Sergeant for the Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter, or until the appointment of two permanent Police Sergeants. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Officer David Goguen as Acting Police Sergeant for the Stow Police Department, for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2021 and subject to reappointment thereafter, or until the appointment of two permanent Police Sergeants. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
The public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be opened
Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be opened. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be opened. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
The public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be closed
Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be closed. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for the liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow be closed. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Section 19B(n) Farmer Series on-premises liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow, as described in the application received January 22, 2021...
Selectman Salvie moved to approve the Section 19B(n) Farmer Series on-premises liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow, as described in the application received January 22, 2021 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission with the following conditions: 1) Servers will be T.I.P.S. Certified (T.I.P.S. - Training and Intervention Procedures for Servers). 2) Identifications will be checked prior to entering the designated area. 3) Alcohol consumption will occur only within the designated area which will be clearly marked by rope, fence, or other barricade. 4) On site workers at the designated area for alcohol will be certified as Crowd Managers. 5) Persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted unless with a parent or guardian. 6) The site will adhere to the Fire and Building Departments recommendations. 7) The site will adhere to all State Laws and Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission regulations. 8) There will be a successful walk through by Police and Fire public safety personnel prior to opening. 9) Access will be maintained for emergency vehicle access while the site is occupied. 10) The site will operate for the serving of alcohol only during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the months of September, October, and November on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day provided however during the months of July and August the hours will be 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to approve the Section 19B(n) Farmer Series on-premises liquor license application for Honey Pot Hill Orchards at 138 Sudbury Road in Stow, as described in the application received January 22, 2021 and subject to final approval by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission with the following conditions: 1) Servers will be T.I.P.S. Certified (T.I.P.S. - Training and Intervention Procedures for Servers). 2) Identifications will be checked prior to entering the designated area. 3) Alcohol consumption will occur only within the designated area which will be clearly marked by rope, fence, or other barricade. 4) On site workers at the designated area for alcohol will be certified as Crowd Managers. 5) Persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted unless with a parent or guardian. 6) The site will adhere to the Fire and Building Departments recommendations. 7) The site will adhere to all State Laws and Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission regulations. 8) There will be a successful walk through by Police and Fire public safety personnel prior to opening. 9) Access will be maintained for emergency vehicle access while the site is occupied. 10) The site will operate for the serving of alcohol only during the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the months of September, October, and November on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day provided however during the months of July and August the hours will be 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Open the public hearing on the application for a license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field
Selectman Salvie moved to open the public hearing on the application for a license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to open the public hearing on the application for a license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
The public hearing for a license for flammable storage at Minute Man Air Field be closed
Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for a license for flammable storage at Minute Man Air Field be closed. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved 5-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the public hearing for a license for flammable storage at Minute Man Air Field be closed. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved 5-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field at 302 Boxborough Road in Stow
Selectman Salvie moved to approve the license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field at 302 Boxborough Road in Stow. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to approve the license for installation of a 70,000 cubic foot gaseous hydrogen trailer for Alaka'i Technologies at Minute Man Air Field at 302 Boxborough Road in Stow. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the updated Police policy, on Bias-Free Professional Policing, as presented by Chief Michael Sallese
Selectman Salvie moved that the Selectmen vote to approve the updated Police policy, on Bias-Free Professional Policing, as presented by Chief Michael Sallese. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Selectmen vote to approve the updated Police policy, on Bias-Free Professional Policing, as presented by Chief Michael Sallese. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support the cooperative work of regional stakeholders* to establish a professional regional vaccination site in the Nashoba Valley, to address geographic inequity
Selectman Salvie moved that the Selectmen vote to support the cooperative work of regional stakeholders* to establish a professional regional vaccination site in the Nashoba Valley, to address geographic inequity. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0. *The 16 communities of the Nashoba Valley (Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, Townsend) Town Administrator's Report Denise Dembkoski had several updates: They are moving forward with a modified and downsized Camp Stow; it is scaled back to 50 campers, with proper precautions.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Selectmen vote to support the cooperative work of regional stakeholders* to establish a professional regional vaccination site in the Nashoba Valley, to address geographic inequity. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0. *The 16 communities of the Nashoba Valley (Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Shirley, Stow, Townsend) Town Administrator's Report Denise Dembkoski had several updates: They are moving forward with a modified and downsized Camp Stow; it is scaled back to 50 campers, with proper precautions..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 open session meeting
Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 open session meeting. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 open session meeting. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 executive session and to release them to the public
Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 executive session and to release them to the public. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 23, 2021 executive session and to release them to the public. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Adjourn
Selectman Salvie moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously 5-0..” (Motion: Salvie, 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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