December 10, 2024

“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to appoint Daniel Rowley to the position of DPW Director for the Town of Stow, through June 30, 2025, and subject to reappointment thereafter. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. Mr. Rowley is excited for the opportunity and is impressed with the leadership of the Town. He is looking forward to working with everyone at the start of the new year. Ms. Dembkoski said that Dan comes to Stow with 24 years of experience in all aspects of public works. The search committee was extremely impressed with his resume and credentials, and with his interview. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to approve the placement of a menorah at the Stow Lower Common from December 24 to January 3, and a lighting of the menorah event on December 30, 2024 at 7 p.m. as requested by Leonard Golder. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to renew the Town's Common Victualer License for the following business for 2025: Stow Café, 118 Great Road Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to renew the Town's 2025 Liquor Licenses for the following businesses: 29 Culinary, LLC d/b/a Nan's Market, 271 Great Road - Package Store - Wine & Malt AL & BC, Inc., 8 Hudson Road - Package Store - All Alcohol Fourth & Field, LLC, 302 Boxboro Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Honey Pot Hill Orchards, LLC, 138 Sudbury Road - Farmer Winery Pouring Permit Nickrosz Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Colonial Spirits of Stow, 117 Great Road - Package Store - All Alcohol Red River Rock, Inc. d/b/a Red Ginger Restaurant, 117 Great Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Robert Page III, LLC d/b/a Butternut Farm Golf Club, 115 Wheeler Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Stow Food & Beverage, LLC d/b/a Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Wedgewood Country Club of Stow, Inc. d/b/a Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road - On-Premises - All Alcohol Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to renew the Town's 2025 Liquor License for: J. Melone & Sons, Inc. d/b/a Stowaway Golf, 121 White Pond Road - On Premises - Wine & Malt Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to renew the Town's 2025 Liquor License for: J. Salamone Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Russell's Convenience Store of Stow, 390 Great Road - On- Premises - Wine & Malt Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to authorize and sign the bond anticipation note renewal for the water system, as presented at this meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael stated: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $990,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 11, 2024 (Article 37) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose: Fire Engine Borrowing Amount: $990,000 Maximum Useful Life: 15 Years I further certify that a vote was taken at a meeting open to the public, that such vote was not taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion. Ms. Dembkoski said that normally departmental equipment has a useful life of five years under MA General Law for borrowing purposes but a fire truck has a longer term. When the Town borrows the $990,000 the term can be extended to 15 years to spread out the tax burden to the taxpayers. The truck is being built and should be delivered to the department in March. Chair Toole called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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“Ms. Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 26, 2024 meeting. Ms. Frecha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Frecha)

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