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Zack Burns
At-large · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Burns 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 19 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (22)
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Mar 22The Board to support $50,000 for the purpose of…Motion: Board member Salvie moved for the Board to support $50,000 for…Failed 1–3 · Burns: Not recorded
March 22, 2022: 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)
Mar 22Accept the meeting minutes of the March 8, 2022…Motion: Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the…Passed 3–0 · Burns: Not recorded
March 22, 2022: 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)
Mar 8Approve $42,000 of ARPA funding for the NRSD Hartley…Motion: Board member Burns moved to approve $42,000 of ARPA funding for…Passed 3–1 · Burns: Yes
March 8, 2022: Approve $42,000 of ARPA funding for the NRSD Hartley Road widening project as presented at this meeting
Board member Burns moved to approve $42,000 of ARPA funding for the NRSD Hartley Road widening project as presented at this meeting. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 on a roll call vote. Salvie -aye; Burns -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; Sturgis -no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Burns, SalvieNo: Sturgis
From the minutes
“Board member Burns moved to approve $42,000 of ARPA funding for the NRSD Hartley Road widening project as presented at this meeting. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 on a roll call vote. Salvie -aye; Burns -aye; Birch-McMichael -aye; Sturgis -no..” (Motion: Burns, second: Salvie)
Mar 8Accept the meeting minutes of the February 22, 2022…Motion: Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the…Passed 3–0 · Burns: Abstained
March 8, 2022: Accept the meeting minutes of the February 22, 2022 meeting as drafted
Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 22, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 on a roll call vote with Board member Burns abstaining. Salvie-aye; Burns-abstain; Birch-McMichael-aye; Sturgis-aye.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Burns
From the minutes
“Board member Birch-McMichael moved to accept the meeting minutes of the February 22, 2022 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-1 on a roll call vote with Board member Burns abstaining. Salvie-aye; Burns-abstain; Birch-McMichael-aye; Sturgis-aye..” (Motion: Birch-McMichael, second: Salvie)
Jan 11Approve the Mask Mandate Policy as discussed this eveningMotion: Board member Frecha moved to approve the Mask Mandate Policy as…Passed 4–0 · Burns: Not recorded
January 11, 2022: Approve the Mask Mandate Policy as discussed this evening
Board member Frecha moved to approve the Mask Mandate Policy as discussed this evening. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0.
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisZack Burns recused himself from the mask policy discussion and vote and is not recorded as returning; the count (4-0) matches the four other members.
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the Mask Mandate Policy as discussed this evening. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 4-0..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Birch-McMichael)
Dec 14Accept the meeting minutes of the November 23, 2021…Motion: Board member Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the…Passed 4–0 · Burns: Abstained
December 14, 2021: Accept the meeting minutes of the November 23, 2021 meeting as written
Board member Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 23, 2021 meeting as written. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Board member Burns abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisAbstained: Burns
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved to accept the meeting minutes of the November 23, 2021 meeting as written. Board member Frecha seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Board member Burns abstaining..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Nov 9Vote to approve the letter of support for SEHC…Motion: Board member Burns moved that the Select Board vote to approve…Passed 3–0 · Burns: Yes
November 9, 2021: Vote to approve the letter of support for SEHC for the Plantation II project and authorize the Chair to sign it
Board member Burns moved that the Select Board vote to approve the letter of support for SEHC for the Plantation II project and authorize the Chair to sign it. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 3-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Burns, SturgisJames Salvie recused himself from this discussion and vote, so James Salvie is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board member Burns moved that the Select Board vote to approve the letter of support for SEHC for the Plantation II project and authorize the Chair to sign it. Board member Birch-McMichael seconded the motion and it passed 3-0..” (Motion: Burns, second: Birch-McMichael)
Oct 12Approve the meeting minutes of the September 28, 2021…Motion: Board member Frecha moved to approve the meeting minutes of the…Passed 4–0 · Burns: Yes
October 12, 2021: Approve the meeting minutes of the September 28, 2021 meeting as drafted
Board member Frecha moved to approve the meeting minutes of the September 28, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Board member Salvie abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Burns, Frecha, SturgisAbstained: Salvie
From the minutes
“Board member Frecha moved to approve the meeting minutes of the September 28, 2021 meeting as drafted. Board member Salvie seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 with Board member Salvie abstaining..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Aug 10The public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92…Motion: Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing for YOLO MOTO…Passed 4–1 · Burns: No
August 10, 2021: The public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed
Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 on a roll call vote: Salvie-aye, Burns-no, Frecha-aye, Birch-McMichael-aye, Sturgis-aye.
Voted: No
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Burns
From the minutes
“Board member Salvie moved that the public hearing for YOLO MOTO CO at 92 Great Road be closed. Board member Frecha seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 on a roll call vote: Salvie-aye, Burns-no, Frecha-aye, Birch-McMichael-aye, Sturgis-aye..” (Motion: Salvie, second: Frecha)
Aug 10Approve the transfer of a Class II license for…Motion: Board Member Frecha moved that the Select Board approve the transfer…Passed 4–1 · Burns: No
August 10, 2021: Approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions:…
Board Member Frecha moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions: Number of cars inside the showroom: 5 Number of cars inside the garage: 5 Number of cars outside on the lot: 60 Days and hours of operation for sales: 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and by appointment only on Sundays; Days and hours of operation for mechanical: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Further stipulations: the layout of car spaces on the outside lot be reviewed and approved by public safety; and Deliveries: only during business hours but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 with Board member Burns opposing.
Voted: No
Yes: Birch-McMichael, Frecha, Salvie, SturgisNo: Burns
From the minutes
“Board Member Frecha moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of a Class II license for 92 Great Road, Units 1 & 3, from Infinite Automotive to Car Lot Express, Inc. with the following stipulations and conditions: Number of cars inside the showroom: 5 Number of cars inside the garage: 5 Number of cars outside on the lot: 60 Days and hours of operation for sales: 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and by appointment only on Sundays; Days and hours of operation for mechanical: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Further stipulations: the layout of car spaces on the outside lot be reviewed and approved by public safety; and Deliveries: only during business hours but not on Sundays. This license is valid through December 31, 2021, and subject to annual renewal thereafter. Board member Salvie seconded the motion, and it passed 4-1 with Board member Burns opposing..” (Motion: Frecha, second: Salvie)
Votes with no disagreement (180)
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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