MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Megan Birch-McMichael, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie
Absent: Zack Burns
Every vote, in order
Appoint Barry Evers to the position of Fire Captain for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment...
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Barry Evers to the position of Fire Captain for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment at that time. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Barry Evers to the position of Fire Captain for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment at that time. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Matheus Alves to the position of Call EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment at...
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Matheus Alves to the position of Call EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment at that time. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Matheus Alves to the position of Call EMT for the Stow Fire Department, effective immediately, for the remainder of a one-year term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment at that time. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Colin Taranto to the position of Tree Worker in the Highway Department, effective February 25, 2022
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Colin Taranto to the position of Tree Worker in the Highway Department, effective February 25, 2022. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Colin Taranto to the position of Tree Worker in the Highway Department, effective February 25, 2022. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Appoint Jackie Spataro and Carole Ann Baer to the SpringFest Committee for the remainder of two-year terms expiring June 30, 2023
Board member Salvie moved to appoint Jackie Spataro and Carole Ann Baer to the SpringFest Committee for the remainder of two-year terms expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to appoint Jackie Spataro and Carole Ann Baer to the SpringFest Committee for the remainder of two-year terms expiring June 30, 2023. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, to reduce speed limits on applicable public and private ways, as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and further, to support...
Select Board member Salvie moved to approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, to reduce speed limits on applicable public and private ways, as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and further, to support the following ARPA funding requests put forward by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee: o Signage to implement creation of new speed zones as proposed o Delineation of a "Safety Zone" along Crescent Street in the vicinity of Town Center as proposed o Funding for traffic engineering for studies and/or peer review of potential traffic mitigation measures as directed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board member Salvie moved to approve an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, to reduce speed limits on applicable public and private ways, as proposed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and further, to support the following ARPA funding requests put forward by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee: o Signage to implement creation of new speed zones as proposed o Delineation of a "Safety Zone" along Crescent Street in the vicinity of Town Center as proposed o Funding for traffic engineering for studies and/or peer review of potential traffic mitigation measures as directed by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Rescind the Resident-At-Large/Engineer seat on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Board member Salvie moved to rescind the Resident-At-Large/Engineer seat on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to rescind the Resident-At-Large/Engineer seat on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve indoor and outdoor events for Light It Up Blue - Autism Awareness on April 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Pompositticut Community Center, including the parking area, as proposed by organizers...
Board member Salvie moved to approve indoor and outdoor events for Light It Up Blue - Autism Awareness on April 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Pompositticut Community Center, including the parking area, as proposed by organizers Kevin and Melissa Whalen. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve indoor and outdoor events for Light It Up Blue - Autism Awareness on April 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Pompositticut Community Center, including the parking area, as proposed by organizers Kevin and Melissa Whalen. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the 2021 Annual Report for the Select Board as amended, for inclusion in the 2021 Town of Stow Report
Board member Salvie moved to approve the 2021 Annual Report for the Select Board as amended, for inclusion in the 2021 Town of Stow Report. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the 2021 Annual Report for the Select Board as amended, for inclusion in the 2021 Town of Stow Report. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the capital ARPA list as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting with the exception of the Hartley Road Widening item
Board member Salvie moved to approve the capital ARPA list as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting with the exception of the Hartley Road Widening item. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to approve the capital ARPA list as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting with the exception of the Hartley Road Widening item. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Discontinue the Town's Municipal Employee Face Covering Policy enacted on January 11, 2022 effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2022
Board member Salvie moved to discontinue the Town's Municipal Employee Face Covering Policy enacted on January 11, 2022 effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2022. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to discontinue the Town's Municipal Employee Face Covering Policy enacted on January 11, 2022 effective at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2022. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the minutes of the February 8, 2022 meeting as written
Board member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the February 8, 2022 meeting as written. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to accept the minutes of the February 8, 2022 meeting as written. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
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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