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Concord Select Board
How the Concord Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Dean Banfield joined the board after the March 31, 2026 town election (first meeting May 18, 2026). On May 18, 2026 the board unanimously elected Wendy Rovelli as Chair and elected Cameron McKennitt as Clerk 3-2 (Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt and Dean Banfield for; Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman against). Minutes after August 31, 2026 are not posted yet. The end date is a placeholder. Covers 12 meetings so far, May 18 to August 31, 2026.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetVote Transparency Score
Concord Select Board: 8 out of 10 · Mostly open
How easy Concord makes it to see, online, how each member votes. It scores the town’s records, not any official. Checked October 10, 2026.
- Minutes postedMinutes are posted for every meeting more than three months old.Full points: 2/2
- Each vote namedThe minutes name the members who vote no, but do not list how each member voted.Part points: 2/3
- Posted quicklyMinutes are posted for every meeting more than a month old.Full points: 2/2
- Past years onlineSelect Board minutes from 2008 to today are online.Full points: 1/1
- Readable textThe minutes are text you can search and copy.Full points: 1/1
- Member photosThe town’s website lists the members’ names but no photos.No points: 0/1
How the town can raise its score
- Each vote named (+1): On any vote that isn’t unanimous, write how each member voted. For example: “Motion passed 3–2. Yes: Smith, Jones, Lee. No: Brown, Silva.” A roll call on split votes is the simplest way to do this.
- Member photos (+1): Show a photo of each member on the board’s web page, with their name, the date their term ends and how to contact them. A group photo of the members, with everyone named in the caption or on the same page, earns half a point.
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Members
Dean BanfieldMember · At-large · at 11 of 12 meetings✓ Every meeting 2026
Paul BoehmMember · At-large · at 12 of 12 meetings
Mary HartmanMember · At-large · at 8 of 12 meetings
Cameron McKennittClerk · At-large · at 12 of 12 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Attendance
28 full-board meetings so far this year, through August 31. Ties share a rank.
1Paul Boehm28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Wendy Rovelli28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%3Mark Howell15 of 16 meetings · served until Apr94%4Cameron McKennitt26 of 28 meetings93%5Dean Banfield11 of 12 meetings · served from May92%6Mary Hartman24 of 28 meetings86%37 full-board meetings in 2025. Ties share a rank.
1Mark Howell37 of 37 meetings Every meeting100%1Wendy Rovelli37 of 37 meetings Every meeting100%3Paul Boehm19 of 20 meetings · served from Jun95%4Cameron McKennitt35 of 37 meetings95%5Terri Ackerman16 of 17 meetings · served until Jun94%6Mary Hartman34 of 37 meetings92%30 full-board meetings in 2024. Ties share a rank.
1Cameron McKennitt18 of 18 meetings · served from May Every meeting100%1Henry Dane12 of 12 meetings · served until Apr Every meeting100%1Linda Escobedo12 of 12 meetings · served until Apr Every meeting100%4Mary Hartman29 of 30 meetings97%5Wendy Rovelli17 of 18 meetings · served from May94%6Terri Ackerman28 of 30 meetings93%6Mark Howell28 of 30 meetings93%28 full-board meetings in 2023. Ties share a rank.
1Henry Dane28 of 28 meetings Every meeting100%1Matthew Johnson12 of 12 meetings · served until Apr Every meeting100%3Mark Howell15 of 16 meetings · served from May94%4Mary Hartman26 of 28 meetings93%5Terri Ackerman25 of 28 meetings89%6Linda Escobedo24 of 28 meetings86%41 full-board meetings in 2022. Ties share a rank.
1Henry Dane41 of 41 meetings Every meeting100%1Linda Escobedo41 of 41 meetings Every meeting100%3Mary Hartman24 of 25 meetings · served from May96%4Matthew Johnson39 of 41 meetings95%5Susan Bates15 of 16 meetings · served until May94%6Terri Ackerman38 of 41 meetings93%43 full-board meetings in 2021. Ties share a rank.
1Linda Escobedo43 of 43 meetings Every meeting100%1Matthew Johnson43 of 43 meetings Every meeting100%1Henry Dane22 of 22 meetings · served from Jun Every meeting100%1Jane Hotchkiss21 of 21 meetings · served until Jun Every meeting100%5Terri Ackerman42 of 43 meetings98%6Susan Bates40 of 43 meetings93%62 full-board meetings in 2020. Ties share a rank.
1Terri Ackerman62 of 62 meetings Every meeting100%1Michael Lawson47 of 47 meetings · served until Sep Every meeting100%1Matthew Johnson15 of 15 meetings · served from Sep Every meeting100%4Jane Hotchkiss61 of 62 meetings98%5Susan Bates60 of 62 meetings97%5Linda Escobedo60 of 62 meetings97%36 full-board meetings in 2019. Ties share a rank.
1Linda Escobedo36 of 36 meetings Every meeting100%1Terri Ackerman20 of 20 meetings · served from Apr Every meeting100%1Thomas McKean16 of 16 meetings · served until Apr Every meeting100%4Susan Bates18 of 20 meetings · served from Apr90%5Alice Kaufman14 of 16 meetings · served until Apr88%6Michael Lawson31 of 36 meetings86%7Jane Hotchkiss30 of 36 meetings83%37 full-board meetings in 2018. Ties share a rank.
1Linda Escobedo24 of 24 meetings · served from Apr Every meeting100%2Thomas McKean36 of 37 meetings97%3Michael Lawson35 of 37 meetings95%4Steven Ng12 of 13 meetings · served until Apr92%5Jane Hotchkiss33 of 37 meetings89%5Alice Kaufman33 of 37 meetings89%From the official minutes: full-board meetings only (committee meetings are not counted). Members are counted only for meetings held while they served, and arriving late counts as attending. The minutes rarely say why a member was absent.
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Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Concord Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 31, 2026: 342 meetings and 2,592 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2008; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was already called the Select Board throughout this period. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that some files append after the open-session minutes); agendas posted in place of minutes; cancelled or postponed meetings; meetings of two-member Select Board subcommittees (the Committee Volunteer and Flag Policy subcommittees); the Concord Housing Roundtable, site visits, a liquor-licensing training session and other boards’ hearings that members attended, where the minutes record no Select Board deliberation or vote; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them the open session of March 26, 2018, April 11 and April 30, 2019, October 15, 2019, December 7, 2019, July 7, 2020, October 23 and November 6 and 17, 2021, and February 7, 2022); and meetings after August 31, 2026 (the September 14, 18 and 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Concord’s minutes usually say “Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED,” which is shown as every member present voting yes; they named the mover only from 2025 on. From 2020 to 2023 most votes were roll calls by name, and when a member voted no or abstained the minutes usually name the member (“The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay”). Where the minutes say only “it was VOTED” or “MOVED” with no count or names (common in 2018 and 2019) we show the result only (155 votes); where a split count names no one (“by a margin of 3-1 with one member opposed”) we show the count only, with a note (37 votes). A few roll calls contradict the word “unanimously” in the same sentence; those show the result only, with a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) or whom a roll call lists as “Not Present” are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. In 2021 and 2024 several sets of minutes record the board’s positions on Town Meeting articles in a table (“Affirmative Action – 5-0-0”); each row is shown as a vote. At joint meetings only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Aug 31Approve the grant of location for National Grid for…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by…Passed 3–1 · No: Hartman
August 31, 2026: Approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted 3- 1 with Ms. Hartman voting Naye to approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, RovelliNo: HartmanThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted 3- 1 with Ms. Hartman voting Naye to approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq..” (Motion: Banfield, second: Boehm)
Aug 31Approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by…Passed · see note
August 31, 2026: Approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted to approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted to approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Boehm)
Aug 31Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by…Passed 4–1 · No: Boehm
August 31, 2026: Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was voted to Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye.
Yes: Banfield, Hartman, McKennitt, RovelliNo: Boehm
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was voted to Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Hartman)
Aug 17Appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
August 17, 2026: Appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.;…
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.; Susan Boyle, 78 Forest Ridge Rd. #101; Beverly Bryant, 175 Conant St.; Maura Clark, 85 Walden St.; Elizabeth Copley, 8 Concord Grn.; Leslie A. Flinn, 125 Central St.; Morgan Hallion, 22 Fourth St., Westford, MA; Robert Hilsinger, 102 Central St.; Julie Hirschler-Marchand, 1381 Main St.; Nancy Kerr, 25 Upland Rd.; Linda McCutcheon, 861 Barretts Mill Rd.; Lance Ramshaw, 106 Alden Rd.; Sandra Schelzi, 9 Edmonds Rd.; Holly Sheridan-Prichard, 1 York Ave., Westford, MA; Moira Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Ron Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Lora Venesy, 558 Bedford St.; and Leslie Viarengo- Touw, 111 Laws Brook Rd.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.; Susan Boyle, 78 Forest Ridge Rd. #101; Beverly Bryant, 175 Conant St.; Maura Clark, 85 Walden St.; Elizabeth Copley, 8 Concord Grn.; Leslie A. Flinn, 125 Central St.; Morgan Hallion, 22 Fourth St., Westford, MA; Robert Hilsinger, 102 Central St.; Julie Hirschler-Marchand, 1381 Main St.; Nancy Kerr, 25 Upland Rd.; Linda McCutcheon, 861 Barretts Mill Rd.; Lance Ramshaw, 106 Alden Rd.; Sandra Schelzi, 9 Edmonds Rd.; Holly Sheridan-Prichard, 1 York Ave., Westford, MA; Moira Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Ron Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Lora Venesy, 558 Bedford St.; and Leslie Viarengo- Touw, 111 Laws Brook Rd..”
Aug 17Authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
August 17, 2026: Authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet..”
Aug 17Approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
August 17, 2026: Approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services he is expected to perform, and to authorize the Chair to sign the form.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services he is expected to perform, and to authorize the Chair to sign the form..”
Aug 17Award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount…Motion: Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Banfield
August 17, 2026: Award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance
Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance. The motion was seconded, and it was approved 4-0-1, with Mr. Banfield abstaining (noting that as a new Select Board member he was not part of the review process).
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, McKennitt, RovelliAbstained: Banfield
From the minutes
“Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance. The motion was seconded, and it was approved 4-0-1, with Mr. Banfield abstaining (noting that as a new Select Board member he was not part of the review process)..” (Motion: Hartman)
Aug 17Appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
August 17, 2026: Appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term..”
Jul 6Approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it…Passed 4–0 · see note
July 6, 2026: Approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, Hartman, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St..” (Motion: Hartman)
Jun 22Approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit)…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Hartman
June 22, 2026: Approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board voted to approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, McKennitt, RovelliAbstained: Hartman
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board voted to approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain..” (Motion: McKennitt)
From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). 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): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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