MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2021
16 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
The public hearing be opened on the application for a Class II license for Yolo Moto Co. at 92 Great Road
Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing be opened on the application for a Class II license for Yolo Moto Co. at 92 Great Road. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing be opened on the application for a Class II license for Yolo Moto Co. at 92 Great Road. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
The public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed
Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 on a roll call vote: Salvie-aye, Burns-no, Frecha-aye, Birch-McMichael-aye, Sturgis-aye.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Burns
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 on a roll call vote: Salvie-aye, Burns-no, Frecha-aye, Birch-McMichael-aye, Sturgis-aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the Class II license for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road in Stow with the following stipulations and conditions: No more than four (4) cars outside and eight (8) cars inside at any one time...
Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve the Class II license for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road in Stow with the following stipulations and conditions: No more than four (4) cars outside and eight (8) cars inside at any one time; A specific layout of how cars for sale are to be spaced shall be developed and approved by public safety before operations begin; Hours of operation for sales are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and by appointment only on Sundays; Hours of operation for mechanical work are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Deliveries to the premises only on the days and hours of operations but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board approve the Class II license for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road in Stow with the following stipulations and conditions: No more than four (4) cars outside and eight (8) cars inside at any one time; A specific layout of how cars for sale are to be spaced shall be developed and approved by public safety before operations begin; Hours of operation for sales are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and by appointment only on Sundays; Hours of operation for mechanical work are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Deliveries to the premises only on the days and hours of operations but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Andrew Bluestein to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2026
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Andrew Bluestein to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Andrew Bluestein to the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC) for the remainder of a five-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint the following members to the Gleasondale Local Historic District Study Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Meg Costello Eve Fischer...
Board member Salvie moved to appoint the following members to the Gleasondale Local Historic District Study Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Meg Costello Eve Fischer Jennifer Gero Catherine Hammill Dot Spaulding Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint the following members to the Gleasondale Local Historic District Study Committee for terms expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Meg Costello Eve Fischer Jennifer Gero Catherine Hammill Dot Spaulding Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint the following people as part-time Dispatchers for the Town of Stow Police Department, for terms expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Laurel Brazao Steven...
Member Salvie moved to appoint the following people as part-time Dispatchers for the Town of Stow Police Department, for terms expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Laurel Brazao Steven Walsh Kristen Sieverts Dezerae Rodriguez Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“member Salvie moved to appoint the following people as part-time Dispatchers for the Town of Stow Police Department, for terms expiring June 30, 2022 and subject to annual appointment thereafter: Laurel Brazao Steven Walsh Kristen Sieverts Dezerae Rodriguez Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions: Number of cars inside...
Board Member Frecha moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions: Number of cars inside the showroom: 5 Number of cars inside the garage: 5 Number of cars outside on the lot: 60 Days and hours of operation for sales: 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and by appointment only on Sundays; Days and hours of operation for mechanical: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Further stipulations: the layout of car spaces on the outside lot be reviewed and approved by public safety; and Deliveries: only during business hours but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 with Board member Burns opposing.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Burns
From the minutes
“Board Member Frecha moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions: Number of cars inside the showroom: 5 Number of cars inside the garage: 5 Number of cars outside on the lot: 60 Days and hours of operation for sales: 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and by appointment only on Sundays; Days and hours of operation for mechanical: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Further stipulations: the layout of car spaces on the outside lot be reviewed and approved by public safety; and Deliveries: only during business hours but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 with Board member Burns opposing..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Grant permission for existing overhead utility lines at 230 Hudson Road to be buried underground under Hudson Road and attached to an existing pole on the other side of the street, with the...
Board member Salvie moved, that having received no objection from Hudson Light & Power, to grant permission for existing overhead utility lines at 230 Hudson Road to be buried underground under Hudson Road and attached to an existing pole on the other side of the street, with the following stipulations: Work to be coordinated with Dig Safe, Hudson Light & Power, and Stow Highway and Police Departments Trench to be approximately 2' wide and 3' deep Work to be completed to code and subject to inspection Roadway to be restored to finish by repaving 2" of Binder and 2" of Roadway Top Costs for the work are to be paid by applicant, Marco Coppola of 230 Hudson Road Work is expected to be completed in August Owner to arrange for his utility to be marked by Dig Safe for future digs, to avoid any liability for the Town Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved, that having received no objection from Hudson Light & Power, to grant permission for existing overhead utility lines at 230 Hudson Road to be buried underground under Hudson Road and attached to an existing pole on the other side of the street, with the following stipulations: Work to be coordinated with Dig Safe, Hudson Light & Power, and Stow Highway and Police Departments Trench to be approximately 2' wide and 3' deep Work to be completed to code and subject to inspection Roadway to be restored to finish by repaving 2" of Binder and 2" of Roadway Top Costs for the work are to be paid by applicant, Marco Coppola of 230 Hudson Road Work is expected to be completed in August Owner to arrange for his utility to be marked by Dig Safe for future digs, to avoid any liability for the Town Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Table this matter and expeditiously review why the Town and/or the Select Board has to be involved in this and with making modifications
Board member Salvie moved to table this matter and expeditiously review why the Town and/or the Select Board has to be involved in this and with making modifications. Board member Burns seconded, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to table this matter and expeditiously review why the Town and/or the Select Board has to be involved in this and with making modifications. Board member Burns seconded, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Burns)
Approve a permit for All My Relations Community Art Show, hosted by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA), to be held at Town Center Park on August 28-29, 2021
Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve a permit for All My Relations Community Art Show, hosted by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA), to be held at Town Center Park on August 28-29, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, to approve a permit for All My Relations Community Art Show, hosted by the Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance (NASJA), to be held at Town Center Park on August 28-29, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve a permit for the Lake Boon Association Water Carnival, to be held at Lake Boon the weekend of September 3-6, 2021
Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, and pending approval from the Board of Health, to approve a permit for the Lake Boon Association Water Carnival, to be held at Lake Boon the weekend of September 3-6, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved, with the approval of Public Safety officials, and pending approval from the Board of Health, to approve a permit for the Lake Boon Association Water Carnival, to be held at Lake Boon the weekend of September 3-6, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the use of Stow public ways for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Ride the Vineyard-Mainland" bike ride on Saturday, September 18, 2021
Board member Salvie, with the approval of Public Safety officials, moved to approve the use of Stow public ways for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Ride the Vineyard-Mainland" bike ride on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie, with the approval of Public Safety officials, moved to approve the use of Stow public ways for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Ride the Vineyard-Mainland" bike ride on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Modify the roster of Super Records Access Officers and Records Access Officers for the Town of Stow according to the list presented by the Town Administrator
Board member Salvie moved to modify the roster of Super Records Access Officers and Records Access Officers for the Town of Stow according to the list presented by the Town Administrator. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to modify the roster of Super Records Access Officers and Records Access Officers for the Town of Stow according to the list presented by the Town Administrator. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Rescind the Employee Educational Incentive Program for Town of Stow employees, in accord with the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote on Article 20
Board member Salvie moved to rescind the Employee Educational Incentive Program for Town of Stow employees, in accord with the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote on Article 20. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to rescind the Employee Educational Incentive Program for Town of Stow employees, in accord with the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting vote on Article 20. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting
Board member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to ongoing litigation with the Collings Foundation, and to adjourn...
Board member Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to ongoing litigation with the Collings Foundation, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (3), for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to ongoing litigation with the Collings Foundation, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously on 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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