MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: James Salvie and Ellen Sturgis took part remotely.
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Andrea Wikerd to the NRSD Audit Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Andrea Wikerd to the NRSD Audit Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Andrea Wikerd to the NRSD Audit Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Allison Alter to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three- year term expiring March 22, 2024
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Allison Alter to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three- year term expiring March 22, 2024. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Allison Alter to the Stow Cultural Council, for a three- year term expiring March 22, 2024. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Michael Naill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2024
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Michael Naill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2024. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Michael Naill to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2024. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Liza Mattison to the Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2022
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Liza Mattison to the Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Liza Mattison to the Conservation Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2022. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Charlie Aaronson to the Council on Aging, for an indefinite term
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Charlie Aaronson to the Council on Aging, for an indefinite term. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Charlie Aaronson to the Council on Aging, for an indefinite term. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Appoint Weston "Wes" Fisher, Democrat, to the Board of Registrar of Voters, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Weston "Wes" Fisher, Democrat, to the Board of Registrar of Voters, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Weston "Wes" Fisher, Democrat, to the Board of Registrar of Voters, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
The statement issued last week by the Town Administrator and the Chief of Police is amended to include the Board of Selectmen
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved that the statement issued last week by the Town Administrator and the Chief of Police is amended to include the Board of Selectmen. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved that the statement issued last week by the Town Administrator and the Chief of Police is amended to include the Board of Selectmen. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Accept the gym equipment for the Police Department donated by David Goguen
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept the gym equipment for the Police Department donated by David Goguen. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept the gym equipment for the Police Department donated by David Goguen. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Section 64, to reduce the polling hours for Stow's Annual Town Election on Saturday, May 8 to 10 AM to 4 PM
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved, in accordance with MGL Chapter 54, section 64, to reduce the polling hours for Stow's Annual Town Election on Saturday, May 8 to 10 AM to 4 PM. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved, in accordance with MGL Chapter 54, section 64, to reduce the polling hours for Stow's Annual Town Election on Saturday, May 8 to 10 AM to 4 PM. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to use the town's Lower Common on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the annual Stow Clean Up Day. Bags will be handed out from 8...
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to use the town's Lower Common on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the annual Stow Clean Up Day. Bags will be handed out from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and COVID-19 precautions will be taken. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to permit Sandy Taft and his group of volunteers to use the town's Lower Common on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the annual Stow Clean Up Day. Bags will be handed out from 8 a.m. until 12 noon and COVID-19 precautions will be taken. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Accept and sign the covenants for Plantation Apartments/Stow Elderly Housing Corporation as presented on March 23, 2021
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept and sign the covenants for Plantation Apartments/Stow Elderly Housing Corporation as presented on March 23, 2021. Selectwoman Sturgis seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (3-0) by a by roll call vote: Selectwoman Birch-McMichael -aye, Selectwoman Sturgis -aye, and Chairwoman Frecha -aye.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, SturgisThomas Ryan recused himself from the Plantation Apartments covenant, so Thomas Ryan is not shown voting. James Salvie recused himself from the Plantation Apartments covenant, so James Salvie is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept and sign the covenants for Plantation Apartments/Stow Elderly Housing Corporation as presented on March 23, 2021. Selectwoman Sturgis seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (3-0) by a by roll call vote: Selectwoman Birch-McMichael -aye, Selectwoman Sturgis -aye, and Chairwoman Frecha -aye..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Sturgis)
Accept the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 with amendments
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 with amendments. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 with amendments. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously (5-0)..” (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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