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July 13, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Chair Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael and James Salvie (Cortni Frecha absent) and does not mention Zack Burns, but he moved and seconded motions throughout the meeting, so he is counted present.
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael, James Salvie, Zack Burns
Absent: Cortni Frecha
Every vote, in order
Appoint Andy Riecker to the Randall Library Board of Trustees until the next election
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Andy Riecker to the Randall Library Board of Trustees until the next election. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Andy Riecker to the Randall Library Board of Trustees until the next election. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Francis Ramsbottom as the Building Commissioner/Facilities Manager through May 31, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Francis Ramsbottom as the Building Commissioner/Facilities Manager through May 31, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Francis Ramsbottom as the Building Commissioner/Facilities Manager through May 31, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Nicholas Whelan and Raymond Arsenault to the positions of full- time Highway/Tree Grounds Driver-Laborer
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Nicholas Whelan and Raymond Arsenault to the positions of full- time Highway/Tree Grounds Driver-Laborer. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Nicholas Whelan and Raymond Arsenault to the positions of full- time Highway/Tree Grounds Driver-Laborer. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve the amendments proposed by Chief Sallese to policy 4.36 Uniforms, Clothing, and Individual Equipment, and moved to approve the change in the policy regarding tattoos being conditioned on a...
Board member Salvie moved to approve the amendments proposed by Chief Sallese to policy 4.36 Uniforms, Clothing, and Individual Equipment, and moved to approve the change in the policy regarding tattoos being conditioned on a review by Town Counsel. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the amendments proposed by Chief Sallese to policy 4.36 Uniforms, Clothing, and Individual Equipment, and moved to approve the change in the policy regarding tattoos being conditioned on a review by Town Counsel. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve the year end transfers listed on a sheet provided tonight titled "General Fund End of Year Budge Transfers per MGL Chap. 44 Sec 33B." totaling $85,146
Board member Salvie moved to approve the year end transfers listed on a sheet provided tonight titled "General Fund End of Year Budge Transfers per MGL Chap. 44 Sec 33B." totaling $85,146. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the year end transfers listed on a sheet provided tonight titled "General Fund End of Year Budge Transfers per MGL Chap. 44 Sec 33B." totaling $85,146. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Execute the Hallock Point closing documents made available to the Board tonight by the Town Administrator
Board member Salvie moved to execute the Hallock Point closing documents made available to the Board tonight by the Town Administrator. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to execute the Hallock Point closing documents made available to the Board tonight by the Town Administrator. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve the meeting minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting
Board member Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve the meeting minutes of the July 6, 2021 special meeting
Board member Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of the July 6, 2021 special meeting Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the meeting minutes of the July 6, 2021 special meeting Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Convene Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract renewal with Brad Brightman, Treasurer/Collector, and to adjourn thereafter
Board member Salvie moved to convene Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract renewal with Brad Brightman, Treasurer/Collector, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to convene Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30A, sec.21 (a) (2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract renewal with Brad Brightman, Treasurer/Collector, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
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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