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July 30, 2018
17 recorded votes, 17 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
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: To approve the consent agenda.
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 the consent agenda..”
CHAIR'S REPORT
Accept easements from Concord Museum, Ralph Waldo Emerson House and Christopher A. Roeser and Therese Roeser for the purpose of installing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing a...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept easements from Concord Museum, Ralph Waldo Emerson House and Christopher A. Roeser and Therese Roeser for the purpose of installing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing a retaining wall within the Easement Area as outlined in the memo and attachments provided in the July 30, 2018 Select Board packet, subject to the terms and conditions provided herein as drafted by Town Counsel
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept easements from Concord Museum, Ralph Waldo Emerson House and Christopher A. Roeser and Therese Roeser for the purpose of installing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing a retaining wall within the Easement Area as outlined in the memo and attachments provided in the July 30, 2018 Select Board packet, subject to the terms and conditions provided herein as drafted by Town Counsel.”
REVIEW & APPROVE COMPLETE STREETS POLICY
Approve Complete Streets Policy in its substantive form as contained in the memo and attachments in the July 30, 2018 Select Board packet and as recommended by the Public Works Commission and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve Complete Streets Policy in its substantive form as contained in the memo and attachments in the July 30, 2018 Select Board packet and as recommended by the Public Works Commission and Planning Board at their respective meetings held on July 18, 2018 and July 24, 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 approve Complete Streets Policy in its substantive form as contained in the memo and attachments in the July 30, 2018 Select Board packet and as recommended by the Public Works Commission and Planning Board at their respective meetings held on July 18, 2018 and July 24, 2018..”
BRIEF PUNKATASSET PARKING UPDATE
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.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing..”
Approve the alteration of licensed premises to allow outdoor alcohol service, 42 Main Street's Market & Café d/b/a Main Street Market & Café, Inc., located at 42 Main Street in accordance with the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the alteration of licensed premises to allow outdoor alcohol service, 42 Main Street's Market & Café d/b/a Main Street Market & Café, Inc., located at 42 Main Street in accordance with the application dated July 3, 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 approve the alteration of licensed premises to allow outdoor alcohol service, 42 Main Street's Market & Café d/b/a Main Street Market & Café, Inc., located at 42 Main Street in accordance with the application dated July 3, 2018..”
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..”
10. Develop a strategy to anticipate acquisition of properties currently owned by federal, state, or
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.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to close the Public Hearing..”
Receive with great appreciation the 2018 Envision Concord: Bridge to 2030 Comprehensive Long Range Plan
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to receive with great appreciation the 2018 Envision Concord: Bridge to 2030 Comprehensive Long Range Plan
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to receive with great appreciation the 2018 Envision Concord: Bridge to 2030 Comprehensive Long Range Plan.”
Approve the Town Manager Search Committee charge as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to approve the Town Manager Search Committee charge as amended.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to approve the Town Manager Search Committee charge as amended..”
CALL SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Call a Special Town Meeting for October 1, 2018 at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School and to open the warrant for 11 days closing on August 10, 2018 at 4 p.m
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to call a Special Town Meeting for October 1, 2018 at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School and to open the warrant for 11 days closing on August 10, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to call a Special Town Meeting for October 1, 2018 at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School and to open the warrant for 11 days closing on August 10, 2018 at 4 p.m..”
Approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Thomas Kearns of 544 Cambridge Turnpike to the Community Preservation Committee as at-large member for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jill Colpak of 20 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Thomas Kearns of 544 Cambridge Turnpike to the Community Preservation Committee as at-large member for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jill Colpak of 20 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Frank Breen of 48 Phillip Farm Road to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Judith Zaunbrecher of 402 Border Road to the Community Preservation Committee as Natural Resources Commission designee 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 appoint Thomas Kearns of 544 Cambridge Turnpike to the Community Preservation Committee as at-large member for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Jill Colpak of 20 Concord Greene #6 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2020; Frank Breen of 48 Phillip Farm Road to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2019; Judith Zaunbrecher of 402 Border Road to the Community Preservation Committee as Natural Resources Commission designee for a term to expire May 31, 2020.”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER REAPPOINTMENTS
Reappoint Judith Zaunbrecher of 402 Border Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Judith Zaunbrecher of 402 Border Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term 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 Judith Zaunbrecher of 402 Border Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2021.”
Appoint election Officials per Town Clerk's memo dated July 30, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to appoint election Officials per Town Clerk's memo dated July 30, 2018
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to appoint election Officials per Town Clerk's memo dated July 30, 2018.”
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (WR Grace, Estabrook Road, and Nagog Pond) and to reconvene in open session to consider approval of the W.R. Grace settlement...
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (WR Grace, Estabrook Road, and Nagog Pond) and to reconvene in open session to consider approval of the W.R. Grace settlement agreement. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting Litigation on said matters. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss 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: to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Litigation (WR Grace, Estabrook Road, and Nagog Pond) and to reconvene in open session to consider approval of the W.R. Grace settlement agreement. The executive session is needed to protect strategy discussions affecting Litigation on said matters. Mr. McKean called for a roll call vote. Thomas McKean Aye Michael Lawson Aye Alice Kaufman Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Linda Escobedo Aye.”
Reconfirm their Executive Session vote to approve settlement agreement with W.R. Grace
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to reconfirm their Executive Session vote to approve settlement agreement with W.R. Grace.
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 reconfirm their Executive Session vote to approve settlement agreement with W.R. Grace..”
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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