MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Meeting night
April 26, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 14 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Stow Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Megan Birch-McMichael took part remotely.
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie, Megan Birch-McMichael
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Vote to approve and sign a certificate of appreciation for Chris and Laura Spear
Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a certificate of appreciation for Chris and Laura Spear. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board vote to approve and sign a certificate of appreciation for Chris and Laura Spear. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Accept and sign the open space deed for the Joanne Drive Subdivision, as presented at this meeting
Board member Frecha moved to accept and sign the open space deed for the Joanne Drive Subdivision, as presented at this meeting. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept and sign the open space deed for the Joanne Drive Subdivision, as presented at this meeting. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, the letter of support for the Stow Acres Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant proposal, as presented by the Conservation Director
Board member Frecha moved to approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, the letter of support for the Stow Acres Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant proposal, as presented by the Conservation Director. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, the letter of support for the Stow Acres Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant proposal, as presented by the Conservation Director. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Vote to support Articles 44, 45, and 46 related to the renovations of the Randall Library
Chair Sturgis moved that the Select Board vote to support Articles 44, 45, and 46 related to the renovations of the Randall Library. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Chair Sturgis moved that the Select Board vote to support Articles 44, 45, and 46 related to the renovations of the Randall Library. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Not support Article 43
Chair Sturgis moved that the Select Board not support Article 43. Select Board member Salvie seconded the motion for discussion. The motion failed on a 2-2 roll call vote: Birch-McMichael -aye; Sturgis -aye; Salvie -nay; Frecha -nay.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, SturgisNo: Frecha, Salvie
From the minutes
“Chair Sturgis moved that the Select Board not support Article 43. Select Board member Salvie seconded the motion for discussion. The motion failed on a 2-2 roll call vote: Birch-McMichael -aye; Sturgis -aye; Salvie -nay; Frecha -nay..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Salvie)
Support Article 43
Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board support Article 43. Board member Frecha seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 2-2 roll call vote: Salvie -aye; Frecha -aye; Sturgis -nay; Birch- McMichael -nay.
Yes: Frecha, SalvieNo: Birch-McMichael, Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board support Article 43. Board member Frecha seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 2-2 roll call vote: Salvie -aye; Frecha -aye; Sturgis -nay; Birch- McMichael -nay..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Support Articles 3, 4, and 56
Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board support Articles 3, 4, and 56. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved that the Select Board support Articles 3, 4, and 56. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Vote to support Article 48
Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board vote to support Article 48. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board vote to support Article 48. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Vote to support Article 50
Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board vote to support Article 50. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the Select Board vote to support Article 50. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Accept the warrant for the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 26, 2022
Board member Frecha moved to accept the warrant for the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 26, 2022. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the warrant for the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, dated April 26, 2022. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Accept the minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to accept the minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to accept the minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Adjourn
Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to adjourn. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Stow Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Megan Birch-McMichael took part remotely.
Present: Ellen Sturgis, Cortni Frecha, James Salvie, Megan Birch-McMichael
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Agree to the tentative 9-point concept draft agreement presented by Masters Academy, after discussion and upon recommendation by the Town Administrator
Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board agree to the tentative 9-point concept draft agreement presented by Masters Academy, after discussion and upon recommendation by the Town Administrator. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote: Salvie -aye, Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Sturgis -aye.
From the minutes
“Board Member Salvie moved that the Select Board agree to the tentative 9-point concept draft agreement presented by Masters Academy, after discussion and upon recommendation by the Town Administrator. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote: Salvie -aye, Frecha -aye, Birch-McMichael -aye, Sturgis -aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Adjourn
Board member Salvie moved to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. 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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