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April 27, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie, Ellen Sturgis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Brandon Murphy to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the...
Selectmen Salvie moved to appoint Brandon Murphy to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the Town Administrator that the prerequisite physical and mental health exams have been satisfactorily completed. Additionally, Mr. Murphy's official start date as a Patrol Officer will be dependent upon hiring a Dispatch replacement and his status at a bridge or full-time academy. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectmen Salvie moved to appoint Brandon Murphy to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the Town Administrator that the prerequisite physical and mental health exams have been satisfactorily completed. Additionally, Mr. Murphy's official start date as a Patrol Officer will be dependent upon hiring a Dispatch replacement and his status at a bridge or full-time academy. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Jacob Champoux to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the...
Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Jacob Champoux to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the Town Administrator that the prerequisite physical and mental health exams have been satisfactorily completed. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to appoint Jacob Champoux to the position of full-time Patrol Officer for the Stow Police Department, for a one-year probationary period from the effective date of hire, pending final approval by the Town Administrator that the prerequisite physical and mental health exams have been satisfactorily completed. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Convene a Public Hearing on Chapter 61A Right of First Refusal for property at Hallock Point Road
Selectman Salvie moved to convene a Public Hearing on Chapter 61A Right of First Refusal for property at Hallock Point Road. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Selectwoman Birch-McMichael-aye; Selectman Salvie-aye; Selectwoman Frecha-aye; Selectwoman Sturgis-aye; and Chairman Ryan-aye.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to convene a Public Hearing on Chapter 61A Right of First Refusal for property at Hallock Point Road. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Selectwoman Birch-McMichael-aye; Selectman Salvie-aye; Selectwoman Frecha-aye; Selectwoman Sturgis-aye; and Chairman Ryan-aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Close the Public Hearing for the Chapter 61A property at Hallock Point Road
Selectman Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing for the Chapter 61A property at Hallock Point Road. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote: Selectwoman Sturgis-aye, Selectwoman Frecha-aye, Selectman Salvie-aye, Selectwoman Birch- McMichael-aye, and Chairman Ryan-aye.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to close the Public Hearing for the Chapter 61A property at Hallock Point Road. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote: Selectwoman Sturgis-aye, Selectwoman Frecha-aye, Selectman Salvie-aye, Selectwoman Birch- McMichael-aye, and Chairman Ryan-aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Of Selectmen exercise its statutory right of first refusal pursuant to Chapter 61, Section 8 to purchase that land located off Sudbury Road, on Hallock Point Road, in the Town of Stow...
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen exercise its statutory right of first refusal pursuant to Chapter 61, Section 8 to purchase that land located off Sudbury Road, on Hallock Point Road, in the Town of Stow, Massachusetts, shown as Lots 1 through 7, Hallock Point Road and Parcel X, on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Plan 'Hallocks Point' Hallocks Point Road Stow, Massachusetts Prepared for Robert Dawes LLC," dated September 17, 2018, revised through July 30, 2019, prepared by Meisner Brem Corporation, recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan 802 of 2019, April 27, 2021 2 and being a portion of those premises described in a deed recorded with said Registry in Book 70590, Page 300, owned by Robert Dawes, LLC, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition of said property, including, but not limited to, a Notice of Exercise and Purchase and Sale Agreement, provided, however, this vote is contingent upon the approval of the purchase of this property at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote: Selectwoman Sturgis-aye, Selectwoman Frecha-aye, Selectman Salvie-aye, Selectwoman Birch- McMichael-aye, and Chairman Ryan-aye.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen exercise its statutory right of first refusal pursuant to Chapter 61, Section 8 to purchase that land located off Sudbury Road, on Hallock Point Road, in the Town of Stow, Massachusetts, shown as Lots 1 through 7, Hallock Point Road and Parcel X, on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Plan 'Hallocks Point' Hallocks Point Road Stow, Massachusetts Prepared for Robert Dawes LLC," dated September 17, 2018, revised through July 30, 2019, prepared by Meisner Brem Corporation, recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan 802 of 2019, April 27, 2021 2 and being a portion of those premises described in a deed recorded with said Registry in Book 70590, Page 300, owned by Robert Dawes, LLC, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition of said property, including, but not limited to, a Notice of Exercise and Purchase and Sale Agreement, provided, however, this vote is contingent upon the approval of the purchase of this property at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously by a roll call vote: Selectwoman Sturgis-aye, Selectwoman Frecha-aye, Selectman Salvie-aye, Selectwoman Birch- McMichael-aye, and Chairman Ryan-aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Direct the Town Administrator to contact the Hudson town government to begin conversations about re-delineating the Town Bound at the Barton Road boundary
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board direct the Town Administrator to contact the Hudson town government to begin conversations about re-delineating the Town Bound at the Barton Road boundary. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board direct the Town Administrator to contact the Hudson town government to begin conversations about re-delineating the Town Bound at the Barton Road boundary. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the warrant for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 27, 2021, pending legal edits by Town Counsel that may change the wording but not the intent of the articles
Selectman Salvie moved to accept the warrant for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 27, 2021, pending legal edits by Town Counsel that may change the wording but not the intent of the articles. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept the warrant for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 27, 2021, pending legal edits by Town Counsel that may change the wording but not the intent of the articles. Selectwoman Frecha seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 13, 2021 as written
Selectman Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 13, 2021 as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 13, 2021 as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve and release the meeting minutes of the April 13, 2021 Executive Session as written
Selectman Salvie moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the April 13, 2021 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the April 13, 2021 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve, but not release, the meeting minutes of the July 28, 2020 Executive Session as written
Selectman Salvie moved to approve, but not release, the meeting minutes of the July 28, 2020 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to approve, but not release, the meeting minutes of the July 28, 2020 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously (5-0)..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept, but not release, the meeting minutes of the November 13, 2018 Executive Session as written
Selectman Salvie moved to accept, but not release, the meeting minutes of the November 13, 2018 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept, but not release, the meeting minutes of the November 13, 2018 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept and release the meeting minutes of the July 10, 2018 Executive Session as written
Selectman Salvie moved to accept and release the meeting minutes of the July 10, 2018 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept and release the meeting minutes of the July 10, 2018 Executive Session as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 as written
Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch- McMichael abstaining.
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Birch-McMichael
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of April 10, 2018 as written. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch- McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Selectman Salvie moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously (5-0).
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously (5-0)..” (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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