MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 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
Reappoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023
Board member Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board reappoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board reappoint Joseph Jacobs as the Town's Veterans' Services Officer, to fill a one-year term from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Appoint Jeffrey Beckwith to the position of Special Police Officer/Special Lake Boon Officer through June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment thereafter. This appointment is contingent upon...
Board member Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board appoint Jeffrey Beckwith to the position of Special Police Officer/Special Lake Boon Officer through June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment thereafter. This appointment is contingent upon final approval from the Town Administrator after a review of any reports provided by the pre-employment mental assessment. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved that the Select Board appoint Jeffrey Beckwith to the position of Special Police Officer/Special Lake Boon Officer through June 30, 2022, and subject to reappointment thereafter. This appointment is contingent upon final approval from the Town Administrator after a review of any reports provided by the pre-employment mental assessment. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 30, 2022 between 7 AM and 12:30 PM to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, and conduct...
Select Board member Birch-McMichael moved to permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 30, 2022 between 7 AM and 12:30 PM to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, and conduct the Annual Stow Clean-Up from Saturday, April 30, 2022 through Sunday, May 1, 2022. Select board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Select Board member Birch-McMichael moved to permit Jennifer Henderson and other volunteers to use the Lower Common on Saturday, April 30, 2022 between 7 AM and 12:30 PM to distribute trash collection bags and protective gear, and conduct the Annual Stow Clean-Up from Saturday, April 30, 2022 through Sunday, May 1, 2022. Select board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Approve the article for Annual Town Meeting as presented tonight by the Green Advisory Committee, supporting funding for the development of a Community Action Plan on climate and environmental issues
Board member Birch-McMichael moved to approve the article for Annual Town Meeting as presented tonight by the Green Advisory Committee, supporting funding for the development of a Community Action Plan on climate and environmental issues. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved to approve the article for Annual Town Meeting as presented tonight by the Green Advisory Committee, supporting funding for the development of a Community Action Plan on climate and environmental issues. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Support the convening of the joint boards meeting to discuss options or the process for discussing options for the renovation of the Town Hall
Board member Salvie moved that the Board support the convening of the joint boards meeting to discuss options or the process for discussing options for the renovation of the Town Hall. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the Board support the convening of the joint boards meeting to discuss options or the process for discussing options for the renovation of the Town Hall. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
The Board to support $50,000 for the purpose of providing a consultant to the Town Hall Restoration Committee for the pursuit of grant and fundraising opportunities
Board member Salvie moved for the Board to support $50,000 for the purpose of providing a consultant to the Town Hall Restoration Committee for the pursuit of grant and fundraising opportunities. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it was defeated 1-3 on a roll call vote. Frecha -aye, Salvie -no, Birch-McMichael -no, Sturgis -no.
Yes: FrechaNo: Birch-McMichael, Salvie, Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved for the Board to support $50,000 for the purpose of providing a consultant to the Town Hall Restoration Committee for the pursuit of grant and fundraising opportunities. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it was defeated 1-3 on a roll call vote. Frecha -aye, Salvie -no, Birch-McMichael -no, Sturgis -no..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Approve the following ARPA project requests as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting: $45,070 Community Gardens Accessibility & Trails $10,000 School Zone Safety Lights $15,000...
Board member Frecha moved to approve the following ARPA project requests as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting: $45,070 Community Gardens Accessibility & Trails $10,000 School Zone Safety Lights $15,000 Traffic Safety Policy Implementation Fund $4,500 25 MPH Signs (17 signs) $100,000 Hudson Road/Rt 117 Intersection Improvements $50,000 Harvard Road Culvert $100,000 Lower Village Water Supply Feasibility Study $40,000 Lake Boon Dam Inspections Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the following ARPA project requests as presented by the Town Administrator at this meeting: $45,070 Community Gardens Accessibility & Trails $10,000 School Zone Safety Lights $15,000 Traffic Safety Policy Implementation Fund $4,500 25 MPH Signs (17 signs) $100,000 Hudson Road/Rt 117 Intersection Improvements $50,000 Harvard Road Culvert $100,000 Lower Village Water Supply Feasibility Study $40,000 Lake Boon Dam Inspections Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Allow the resumption of in-person public participation at Select Board meetings subject to revision by the Chair after consultation with the Town Administrator
Board member Salvie moved to allow the resumption of in-person public participation at Select Board meetings subject to revision by the Chair after consultation with the Town Administrator. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to allow the resumption of in-person public participation at Select Board meetings subject to revision by the Chair after consultation with the Town Administrator. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Birch-McMichael)
Accept the meeting minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion passed 3-0-1. Salvie -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Sturgis -aye, Frecha -abstain.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Frecha
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion passed 3-0-1. Salvie -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Sturgis -aye, Frecha -abstain..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Adjourn
Board member Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved to adjourn. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
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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