MassVoter.com← Stow Select BoardStow Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 21, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Megan Birch-McMichael, Ellen Sturgis, Ingeborg Hegemann, Cortni Frecha
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Make the following appointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated
Board Member Hegemann moved to make the following appointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated, seconded by Board member Frecha and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board Member Hegemann moved to make the following appointments of individuals in paid positions, subject to the terms indicated, seconded by Board member Frecha and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hegemann, second: Frecha)
Make the following appointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have applied
Board member Sturgis moved to make the following appointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have applied, seconded by Board member Frecha and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to make the following appointments of volunteer committee members, the positions having been duly posted, and for which the applicants have applied, seconded by Board member Frecha and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Approve a permit for the Collings Foundation Revolutionary War reenactment "Battle for Bunker Hill" scheduled for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 9 AM until 5 PM on the...
Board member Sturgis moved to approve a permit for the Collings Foundation Revolutionary War reenactment "Battle for Bunker Hill" scheduled for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 9 AM until 5 PM on the Foundation's museum property. This includes permission for pyrotechnics to be used in the battle reenactment taking place for approximately one hour beginning at 1:30 PM, fulfilling Section 2, part (d) regarding Major Events in the Settlement Agreement between the Collings Foundation and the Town of Stow, and with the understanding that only one other major event, focusing on World War II, can have pyrotechnics this year. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve a permit for the Collings Foundation Revolutionary War reenactment "Battle for Bunker Hill" scheduled for Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 9 AM until 5 PM on the Foundation's museum property. This includes permission for pyrotechnics to be used in the battle reenactment taking place for approximately one hour beginning at 1:30 PM, fulfilling Section 2, part (d) regarding Major Events in the Settlement Agreement between the Collings Foundation and the Town of Stow, and with the understanding that only one other major event, focusing on World War II, can have pyrotechnics this year. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Approve and sign a $276,000 BAN sale for Lower Village Traffic Safety Improvements
Board member Sturgis moved to approve and sign a $276,000 BAN sale for Lower Village Traffic Safety Improvements. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to approve and sign a $276,000 BAN sale for Lower Village Traffic Safety Improvements. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Accept the Designer Selection Procedures as amended at this meeting
Board member Sturgis moved to accept the Designer Selection Procedures as amended at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to accept the Designer Selection Procedures as amended at this meeting. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sturgis, second: Frecha)
Table this discussion until the Board has examined potential charges for this committee by reviewing neighboring towns' committee charges, and with the caveat that the existing EDIC will not meet...
Board member Frecha moved to table this discussion until the Board has examined potential charges for this committee by reviewing neighboring towns' committee charges, and with the caveat that the existing EDIC will not meet until that is discussed. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to table this discussion until the Board has examined potential charges for this committee by reviewing neighboring towns' committee charges, and with the caveat that the existing EDIC will not meet until that is discussed. Board member Sturgis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Sturgis)
Adjourn
Board member Sturgis moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (5), to discuss matters related to a criminal investigation, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board member Sturgis moved to convene in Executive Session, pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(a) (5), to discuss matters related to a criminal investigation, and to adjourn thereafter. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Sturgis, 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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