MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2021
24 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Ryan, Megan Birch-McMichael, James Salvie, Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Derek Hopper as a full-time Highway Department Mechanic
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Derek Hopper as a full-time Highway Department Mechanic. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Derek Hopper as a full-time Highway Department Mechanic. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Jerry Camara as a full-time Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Jerry Camara as a full-time Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Jerry Camara as a full-time Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Nicholas Whalen as a temporary Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Nicholas Whalen as a temporary Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to appoint Nicholas Whalen as a temporary Highway Department Tree/Grounds Driver Laborer. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Declare as surplus, the goods and equipment on the list provided by Stow TV Director Jonathan Daisy, valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of these...
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to declare as surplus, the goods and equipment on the list provided by Stow TV Director Jonathan Daisy, valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of these surplus items. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to declare as surplus, the goods and equipment on the list provided by Stow TV Director Jonathan Daisy, valued at less than $10,000 and belonging to the Town, and to authorize the disposal of these surplus items. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support and recommend approval of Article 3
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board support and recommend approval of Article 3. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board support and recommend approval of Article 3. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support Article 4, and in particular, the addition of the Assistant Town Administrator position
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board support Article 4, and in particular, the addition of the Assistant Town Administrator position. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board support Article 4, and in particular, the addition of the Assistant Town Administrator position. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Of Selectmen support the Capital Requests for Fiscal 2022
Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen support the Capital Requests for Fiscal 2022. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board of Selectmen support the Capital Requests for Fiscal 2022. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Of Selectmen recommend approval by Town Meeting of Article 38
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval by Town Meeting of Article 38. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval by Town Meeting of Article 38. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support Article 45 to change the name to Select Board
Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Selectmen support Article 45 to change the name to Select Board. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Chairman Ryan opposed.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Ryan
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Selectmen support Article 45 to change the name to Select Board. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Chairman Ryan opposed..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Articles 47 and 48
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Articles 47 and 48. Selectwoman Sturgis seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Articles 47 and 48. Selectwoman Sturgis seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Sturgis)
Of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 49
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 49. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 49. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support Article 50 for the acceptance of the Great Road land
Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Selectmen support Article 50 for the acceptance of the Great Road land. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Selectmen support Article 50 for the acceptance of the Great Road land. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 51
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 51. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Selectwoman Sturgis opposed.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Ryan, SalvieNo: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 51. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Selectwoman Sturgis opposed..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 52
Selectman Salvie moved that the Board recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 52. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Chairman Ryan opposed.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Ryan
From the minutes
“Selectman Salvie moved that the Board recommend that Town Meeting approve Article 52. Selectwoman Birch- McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-1 with Chairman Ryan opposed..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve Article 53
Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board approve Article 53. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board approve Article 53. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Support Article 54
Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board support Article 54. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved that the Board support Article 54. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Birch-McMichael)
Grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2021 season and valid through December 31, 2021, and to waive the...
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2021 season and valid through December 31, 2021, and to waive the $5 fee. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to grant a Commercial Use Permit to the Stow Recreation Department for its boating program for Camp Stow and the Town Beach, for the 2021 season and valid through December 31, 2021, and to waive the $5 fee. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Approve the meeting minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting as presented. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting as presented. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Approve and release the meeting minutes of the November 12, 2019 Executive Session as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the November 12, 2019 Executive Session as presented. Selectman Salvie 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
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the November 12, 2019 Executive Session as presented. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Approve and release the meeting minutes of the September 24, 2019 Executive Session as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the September 24, 2019 Executive Session as presented. 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
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve and release the meeting minutes of the September 24, 2019 Executive Session as presented. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Approve the meeting minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie 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
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch- McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Approve the meeting minutes of the May 10, 2017 meeting as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the May 10, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie 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
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the May 10, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch- McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Approve the meeting minutes of the February 14, 2017 meeting as presented
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the February 14, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie 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
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to approve the meeting minutes of the February 14, 2017 meeting as presented. Selectman Salvie seconded the motion, and it was approved 4-0-1 with Selectwoman Birch-McMichael abstaining..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Adjourn
Selectwoman Sturgis moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Sturgis moved to adjourn. Selectwoman Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, 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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