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June 8, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael, James Salvie, Cortni Frecha, Zack Burns
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign a Conservation Restriction for a 6.449 acre parcel located at the corner of Harvard Road and Hiley Brook Road, donated by Nancy H. Shepherd. The Conservation Restriction, as...
Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve and sign a Conservation Restriction for a 6.449 acre parcel located at the corner of Harvard Road and Hiley Brook Road, donated by Nancy H. Shepherd. The Conservation Restriction, as described in the agreement presented at the meeting on June 8, 2021, is to be held by the Stow Conservation Trust. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve and sign a Conservation Restriction for a 6.449 acre parcel located at the corner of Harvard Road and Hiley Brook Road, donated by Nancy H. Shepherd. The Conservation Restriction, as described in the agreement presented at the meeting on June 8, 2021, is to be held by the Stow Conservation Trust. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Close the public hearing
Board Member Salvie moved to close the public hearing. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to close the public hearing. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve a Class II License for Dover Speed Shop at 370 Hudson Road in Stow subject to the following conditions: 1. Continued compliance with the Special Permit issued in 1989; 2. No more than 10...
Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve a Class II License for Dover Speed Shop at 370 Hudson Road in Stow subject to the following conditions: 1. Continued compliance with the Special Permit issued in 1989; 2. No more than 10 vehicles for sale on the premises at any one time, including 6 cars stored outside at any one time; 3. Hours of Operation of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, which entails no transportation of cars, no work on cars including cleaning, and no customer visits other than during those hours of operation; and 4. No use of the premises for the advertisement of cars. This license is valid through December 31, 2021 and subject to renewal thereafter. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve a Class II License for Dover Speed Shop at 370 Hudson Road in Stow subject to the following conditions: 1. Continued compliance with the Special Permit issued in 1989; 2. No more than 10 vehicles for sale on the premises at any one time, including 6 cars stored outside at any one time; 3. Hours of Operation of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, which entails no transportation of cars, no work on cars including cleaning, and no customer visits other than during those hours of operation; and 4. No use of the premises for the advertisement of cars. This license is valid through December 31, 2021 and subject to renewal thereafter. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept June 19, designated as Juneteenth, in commemoration of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, as a Town holiday observance
Board Member Salvie moved to accept June 19, designated as Juneteenth, in commemoration of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, as a Town holiday observance. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to accept June 19, designated as Juneteenth, in commemoration of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, as a Town holiday observance. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Remove Select Board Member names as liaisons from individual pages on the website, and that Members suspend liaison functions until further notice
Board Member Salvie moved to remove Select Board Member names as liaisons from individual pages on the website, and that Members suspend liaison functions until further notice. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to remove Select Board Member names as liaisons from individual pages on the website, and that Members suspend liaison functions until further notice. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting as drafted
Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the minutes of the May 22, 2021 meeting as drafted
Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 22, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously, with Board Member Burns noting that he approves the minutes in context not substance as he was not on the Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 22, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously, with Board Member Burns noting that he approves the minutes in context not substance as he was not on the Board..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting as drafted
Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the minutes of the May 18, 2017 meeting in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and decided at that meeting
Board Member Salvie moved to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2017 meeting in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and decided at that meeting. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2017 meeting in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and decided at that meeting. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the minutes of April 25, 2017 and February 28, 2017 in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and voted on at those meetings
Board Member Salvie moved to approve the minutes of April 25, 2017 and February 28, 2017 in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and voted on at those meetings. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to approve the minutes of April 25, 2017 and February 28, 2017 in context and not the substance of the matters discussed and voted on at those meetings. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes and under sec.21 (a)(6), for the purpose of considering the purchase...
Board Member Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes and under sec.21 (a)(6), for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to adjourn thereafter. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes and under sec.21 (a)(6), for the purpose of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to adjourn thereafter. Board Member Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously by a roll call vote..” (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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