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Brian Burke
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Burke voted the same way as…
- Cortni Frecha80% (4 of 5)
- James Salvie20% (1 of 5)
- Donald Hawkes0% (0 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Burke as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 30 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- Jun 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 26Approve the Town Administrator's amended 1/12 budget in the…Motion: Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's amended…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Burke: Yes
June 26, 2020: Approve the Town Administrator's amended 1/12 budget in the amount of $2,834,105
Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's amended 1/12 budget in the amount of $2,834,105, seconded by Ms. Frecha. Mr. Salvie asked if there were any other comments. Mr. Ryan asked if the vote should include language in case the DOR comes back again regarding the amount. The Board discussed a friendly amendment of "to approve the budget approved by the Town Administrator in the amount of $2,834,105 or whatever amount is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the DOR for a FY21 1/12 budget. Mr. Ryan accepted the friendly amendment and Ms. Frecha accepted the friendly amendment. Mr. Salvie asked if there was any further discussion; hearing none, he called for a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Frecha - aye, Mr. Burke - aye, Mr. Ryan - aye, and the Chair votes aye - Unanimously approved.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists “the Chair votes aye”; the Chair at this meeting was James Salvie.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's amended 1/12 budget in the amount of $2,834,105, seconded by Ms. Frecha. Mr. Salvie asked if there were any other comments. Mr. Ryan asked if the vote should include language in case the DOR comes back again regarding the amount. The Board discussed a friendly amendment of "to approve the budget approved by the Town Administrator in the amount of $2,834,105 or whatever amount is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the DOR for a FY21 1/12 budget. Mr. Ryan accepted the friendly amendment and Ms. Frecha accepted the friendly amendment. Mr. Salvie asked if there was any further discussion; hearing none, he called for a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Frecha - aye, Mr. Burke - aye, Mr. Ryan - aye, and the Chair votes aye - Unanimously approved..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Jun 9Support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional…Motion: Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 4, excluding the…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Abstained
June 9, 2020: Support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District
Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved that the Selectmen support Article 4, excluding the item for Nashoba Regional School District. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Jun 9Recommend approval of the budget except for the line…Motion: Selectman Burke moved to recommend approval of the budget except for…Passed 2–0 · Burke: Abstained
June 9, 2020: Recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries
Selectman Burke moved to recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved 2-0-2 with Chairman Salvie and Selectman Burke abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Frecha, RyanAbstained: Burke, Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved to recommend approval of the budget except for the line items pertaining to Nashoba Regional School District and Conservation Commission salaries. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion, and it was approved 2-0-2 with Chairman Salvie and Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Burke, second: Ryan)
Jun 9Support the Nashoba Regional School District budgetMotion: Selectman Ryan moved to support the Nashoba Regional School District budget.…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Abstained
June 9, 2020: Support the Nashoba Regional School District budget
Selectman Ryan moved to support the Nashoba Regional School District budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to support the Nashoba Regional School District budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Jun 9Support the Conservation Commission budgetMotion: Selectman Ryan moved to support the Conservation Commission budget. Selectwoman Frecha…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Yes
June 9, 2020: Support the Conservation Commission budget
Selectman Ryan moved to support the Conservation Commission budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion. Chairman Salvie asked Selectwoman Frecha to chair this motion. Chairwoman Frecha asked for further discussion, and hearing none, the motion was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Salvie abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanAbstained: Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Ryan moved to support the Conservation Commission budget. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion. Chairman Salvie asked Selectwoman Frecha to chair this motion. Chairwoman Frecha asked for further discussion, and hearing none, the motion was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Salvie abstaining..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Frecha)
Jun 9Support Article 41Motion: Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 41. Selectman Ryan…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Abstained
June 9, 2020: Support Article 41
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 41. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion for discussion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 41. Selectman Ryan seconded the motion for discussion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Burke abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Jun 9Support Article 52Motion: Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 52. Selectman Burke…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Yes
June 9, 2020: Support Article 52
Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 52. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Ryan abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burke, Frecha, SalvieAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Frecha moved that the Selectmen support Article 52. Selectman Burke seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Selectman Ryan abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Burke)
Jun 9Support Article 58Motion: Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Yes
June 9, 2020: Support Article 58
Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Chairman Salvie abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burke, Frecha, RyanAbstained: Salvie
From the minutes
“Selectman Burke moved that the Selectmen support Article 58. Selectwoman Frecha seconded the motion, and it was approved 3-0-1 with Chairman Salvie abstaining..” (Motion: Burke, second: Frecha)
Feb 25Add the following position to the ballot for the…Motion: Ms. Frecha moved to add the following position to the ballot…Passed 3–0 · Burke: Abstained
February 25, 2020: Add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023
Ms. Frecha moved to add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Ms. Frecha, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Salvie, aye. Mr. Burke abstained.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Frecha, Ryan, SalvieAbstained: Burke
From the minutes
“Ms. Frecha moved to add the following position to the ballot for the May 2020 Town Election: Nashoba Regional School Committee Member, for a three-year term expiring in May 2023. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed 3:0:1. Ms. Frecha, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Salvie, aye. Mr. Burke abstained..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Ryan)
Feb 11Accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020…Motion: Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Burke: Yes
February 11, 2020: Accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended
Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
The minutes print “Mr. Ryan moved … Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously”; the seconder is unclear, so none is shown, and the vote is counted once.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ryan moved to accept the meeting minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as amended. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan)
Votes with no disagreement (169)
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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