MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael, Zack Burns, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Stephen McDonald as part-time Highway Department Administrative Assistant
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Stephen McDonald as part-time Highway Department Administrative Assistant. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Stephen McDonald as part-time Highway Department Administrative Assistant. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Appoint Shawn Marques as full-time Dispatcher for the Stow Police Department for a term expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual reappointment thereafter
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Shawn Marques as full-time Dispatcher for the Stow Police Department for a term expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual reappointment thereafter. Board member Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Shawn Marques as full-time Dispatcher for the Stow Police Department for a term expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual reappointment thereafter. Board member Birch- McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the Fire Association Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021 with conditions as specified by the Town Administrator
Board member Salvie moved to approve the Fire Association Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021 with conditions as specified by the Town Administrator. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the Fire Association Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2021 with conditions as specified by the Town Administrator. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
All the necessary requirements have been submitted by the Collings Foundation for the Military History Through the Ages living history event scheduled for August 7 & 8, 2021, which will act as...
Board member Salvie moved that all the necessary requirements have been submitted by the Collings Foundation for the Military History Through the Ages living history event scheduled for August 7 & 8, 2021, which will act as their Pre-World War I contractual major event. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that all the necessary requirements have been submitted by the Collings Foundation for the Military History Through the Ages living history event scheduled for August 7 & 8, 2021, which will act as their Pre-World War I contractual major event. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Create a Stow Green Advisory Committee, the mission of which would be to assist the Select Board and Town Administrator in developing programs and projects to foster energy conservation, energy...
Board member Salvie moved to create a Stow Green Advisory Committee, the mission of which would be to assist the Select Board and Town Administrator in developing programs and projects to foster energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and sustainability planning. The Green Advisory Committee will be composed of 9 members with representation made up from the following: 1 Member appointed by the Select Board 1 Member appointed by the Planning Board 1 Member appointed by the Zoning Board of Appeals 1 Member appointed by the Conservation Commission 1 Member appointed by the Economic Development and Industrial Commission 2 Members appointed by the Town's Energy Manager 2 At-Large Community Members who shall be registered voters of the Town of Stow appointed by the Select Board. All such members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year with the term expiring on June 30, 2022. Board member Burns seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Board member Salvie amended his motion to add all such appointing boards and commissions shall be asked to give preference to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge of energy conservation, sustainability, environmental and climate impacts, and who are available to attend a majority of scheduled meetings. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion with amendments, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to create a Stow Green Advisory Committee, the mission of which would be to assist the Select Board and Town Administrator in developing programs and projects to foster energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and sustainability planning. The Green Advisory Committee will be composed of 9 members with representation made up from the following: 1 Member appointed by the Select Board 1 Member appointed by the Planning Board 1 Member appointed by the Zoning Board of Appeals 1 Member appointed by the Conservation Commission 1 Member appointed by the Economic Development and Industrial Commission 2 Members appointed by the Town's Energy Manager 2 At-Large Community Members who shall be registered voters of the Town of Stow appointed by the Select Board. All such members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year with the term expiring on June 30, 2022. Board member Burns seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Board member Salvie amended his motion to add all such appointing boards and commissions shall be asked to give preference to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge of energy conservation, sustainability, environmental and climate impacts, and who are available to attend a majority of scheduled meetings. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion with amendments, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve the use of Stow public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 29, 2021
Board member Birch-McMichael moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve the use of Stow public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0).
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Burns, Frecha, SturgisJames Salvie recused himself from this vote (he volunteers with Bike for the Woods), so James Salvie is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve the use of Stow public ways for the Stow Conservation Trust Bike for the Woods on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (4-0)..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Burns)
Approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2021 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021
Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2021 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Board member Birch McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve the use of Stow public ways for the 2021 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Board member Birch McMichael seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Nominate to the Planning Board Megan Birch-McMichael, as a member of the Select Board, for the Lower Village Revitalization Subcommittee
Board member Salvie moved to nominate to the Planning Board Megan Birch-McMichael, as a member of the Select Board, for the Lower Village Revitalization Subcommittee. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to nominate to the Planning Board Megan Birch-McMichael, as a member of the Select Board, for the Lower Village Revitalization Subcommittee. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Jim Salvie as Select Board member of the Randall Library Building Committee until the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents design recommendations to Town Meeting
Board member Frecha moved to appoint Jim Salvie as Select Board member of the Randall Library Building Committee until the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents design recommendations to Town Meeting. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to appoint Jim Salvie as Select Board member of the Randall Library Building Committee until the end of the fiscal year in which the committee presents design recommendations to Town Meeting. Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burns)
Nominate Zack Burns as the Select Board member of the Capital Planning Committee for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023
Board member Salvie moved to nominate Zack Burns as the Select Board member of the Capital Planning Committee for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Chair Sturgis abstaining.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Burns, Frecha, SalvieAbstained: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to nominate Zack Burns as the Select Board member of the Capital Planning Committee for the remainder of a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Chair Sturgis abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Approve the open session minutes of the July 13, 2021 meeting as drafted
Board member Salvie moved to approve the open session minutes of the July 13, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the open session minutes of the July 13, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session meeting of July 13, 2021
Board member Salvie moved to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session meeting of July 13, 2021 Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session meeting of July 13, 2021 Board member Burns seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Adjourn
Board member Salvie moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to adjourn. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (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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