MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2018
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas McKean, Michael Lawson, Alice Kaufman, Jane Hotchkiss, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as read
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board: VOTED: To approve the consent agenda as read..”
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing..”
Close the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing..”
Eastern Propane's application for Underground Fuel Storage at 210 Monument Farm Road
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to Eastern Propane's application for Underground Fuel Storage at 210 Monument Farm Road.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to Eastern Propane's application for Underground Fuel Storage at 210 Monument Farm Road..”
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing..”
Continue the Public Hearing to the June 4, 2018 meeting
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to the June 4, 2018 meeting.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to continue the Public Hearing to the June 4, 2018 meeting..”
REVIEW & APPROVE ORDER OF TAKING FOR MONSEN ROAD EXTENSION
By virtue of the provisions of the applicable General Laws, as amended and of all other powers and enabling authority, adopt this Order of Taking dated May 4, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: By virtue of the provisions of the applicable General Laws, as amended and of all other powers and enabling authority, adopt this Order of Taking dated May 4, 2018.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: By virtue of the provisions of the applicable General Laws, as amended and of all other powers and enabling authority, adopt this Order of Taking dated May 4, 2018..”
NOTICE OF UNIQUE REAL PROPERTY FOR GEROW LAND
Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the following parcel of real property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the following parcel of real property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the property: The land with the buildings thereon commonly known as 369, 37B and 37Y Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, containing 7.00 acres of land, more or less (collectively, the "Property").
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the following parcel of real property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the property: The land with the buildings thereon commonly known as 369, 37B and 37Y Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, containing 7.00 acres of land, more or less (collectively, the "Property")..”
TOWN MANAGER CONTRACT EXTENSION
Approve Town Manager Contract Extension as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve Town Manager Contract Extension as drafted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve Town Manager Contract Extension as drafted..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Nathan Bosdet of 151 Hubbard Street to the Planning Board for a term to expire May 31, 2023; Robert Abraham of 81 Plainfield Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for a term to expire...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Nathan Bosdet of 151 Hubbard Street to the Planning Board for a term to expire May 31, 2023; Robert Abraham of 81 Plainfield Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Jane Hotchkiss of 1479 Main Street as MAPC/MAGIC Representative for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Amy Kaiser of 294 Commonwealth Avenue to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Kate Yoder of 79 Deer Grass Lane to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Ann Sussman of 534 Old Marlboro Road to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Wendy McNally of 178 Westford Road to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2018
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Nathan Bosdet of 151 Hubbard Street to the Planning Board for a term to expire May 31, 2023; Robert Abraham of 81 Plainfield Road to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Jane Hotchkiss of 1479 Main Street as MAPC/MAGIC Representative for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Amy Kaiser of 294 Commonwealth Avenue to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Kate Yoder of 79 Deer Grass Lane to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Ann Sussman of 534 Old Marlboro Road to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Wendy McNally of 178 Westford Road to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire March 31, 2018.”
COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Helena Long of 55 Potter Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Carmen Jaquier of 38 Shore Drive to the White Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Helena Long of 55 Potter Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Carmen Jaquier of 38 Shore Drive to the White Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Stuart Freeland of 573 Lowell Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as associate member and Elizabeth Akehurst-Moore of 86 Holden Wood Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full member for terms to expire May 31, 2021
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Helena Long of 55 Potter Street to the Tax Relief Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Carmen Jaquier of 38 Shore Drive to the White Pond Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Stuart Freeland of 573 Lowell Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as associate member and Elizabeth Akehurst-Moore of 86 Holden Wood Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full member for terms to expire May 31, 2021.”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Confirm Town Management appointment of Edward Nardi of 29 Academy Lane to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Management appointment of Edward Nardi of 29 Academy Lane to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2020
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Management appointment of Edward Nardi of 29 Academy Lane to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2020.”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER REAPPOINTMENTS
Confirm Town Management reappointment of Thomas McKean of 138 Nashawtuc Road to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Cynthia Rainey of 80 Hunter's Ridge Road to the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Management reappointment of Thomas McKean of 138 Nashawtuc Road to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Cynthia Rainey of 80 Hunter's Ridge Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Bradley Hubbard-Nelson of 221
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Management reappointment of Thomas McKean of 138 Nashawtuc Road to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Cynthia Rainey of 80 Hunter's Ridge Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Bradley Hubbard-Nelson of 221.”
APPOINT ELECTION OFFICIALS
Appoint Election Officials as per Town Clerk's memo dated May 21, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Election Officials as per Town Clerk's memo dated May 21, 2018.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Election Officials as per Town Clerk's memo dated May 21, 2018..”
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land)
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: in a roll call to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land). The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting on the stated matters. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Linda Escobedo Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: in a roll call to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Land Acquisition (Gerow Land). The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting on the stated matters. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
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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