MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2018
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jane Hotchkiss, who is counted absent.
Present: Thomas McKean, Michael Lawson, Alice Kaufman, Linda Escobedo
Absent: Jane Hotchkiss
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: 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 MOVED: To approve the consent agenda..”
CHAIR'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.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: MOVED: to open the Public Hearing..”
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to close the Public Hearing
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to close the Public Hearing.”
Approve the application of Nashawtuc Country Club, Inc. for the alteration of premises for alcohol service to allow for alcohol to be served in the outdoor patio areas as detailed on the revised...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve the application of Nashawtuc Country Club, Inc. for the alteration of premises for alcohol service to allow for alcohol to be served in the outdoor patio areas as detailed on the revised plan submitted October 4, 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 approve the application of Nashawtuc Country Club, Inc. for the alteration of premises for alcohol service to allow for alcohol to be served in the outdoor patio areas as detailed on the revised plan submitted October 4, 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..”
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to close the Public Hearing
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: to close the Public Hearing.”
Approve the petition of National Grid, Verizon, Comcast, and Concord Municipal Light Plant to open the ground to install and maintain Natural Gas (National Grid), telecommunication (Verizon and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve the petition of National Grid, Verizon, Comcast, and Concord Municipal Light Plant to open the ground to install and maintain Natural Gas (National Grid), telecommunication (Verizon and Comcast), and electric (CMLP), in Cambridge Turnpike from Lexington Road to Crosby's Corner.
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 petition of National Grid, Verizon, Comcast, and Concord Municipal Light Plant to open the ground to install and maintain Natural Gas (National Grid), telecommunication (Verizon and Comcast), and electric (CMLP), in Cambridge Turnpike from Lexington Road to Crosby's Corner..”
Approve the application of Marben Rose, LLC d/b/a Reasons To Be Cheerful for a new Common Victualler License
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve the application of Marben Rose, LLC d/b/a Reasons To Be Cheerful for a new Common Victualler License.
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 application of Marben Rose, LLC d/b/a Reasons To Be Cheerful for a new Common Victualler License..”
Approve FY18 Budget Transfers as set forth in the memo from Finance Director dated October 1, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve FY18 Budget Transfers as set forth in the memo from Finance Director dated October 1, 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 approve FY18 Budget Transfers as set forth in the memo from Finance Director dated October 1, 2018.”
Approve APP # 43 - Naming of Town Property as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve APP # 43 - Naming of Town Property as drafted.
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 APP # 43 - Naming of Town Property as drafted..”
Approve the request to install memorial bench on Town property as submitted in the request dated August 21, 2018
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve the request to install memorial bench on Town property as submitted in the request dated August 21, 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 approve the request to install memorial bench on Town property as submitted in the request dated August 21, 2018..”
DISCUSS TOWN MANAGER SEARCH & CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Authorize a subcommittee composed of Mr. Lawson, Ms. Kaufman, and Town staff to develop, advertise, solicit, and review an RFP for a consultant to assist with the Town Manager Search Committee...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To authorize a subcommittee composed of Mr. Lawson, Ms. Kaufman, and Town staff to develop, advertise, solicit, and review an RFP for a consultant to assist with the Town Manager Search Committee selection process.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To authorize a subcommittee composed of Mr. Lawson, Ms. Kaufman, and Town staff to develop, advertise, solicit, and review an RFP for a consultant to assist with the Town Manager Search Committee selection process..”
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Approve Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee's 2018-2019 Calendar of Events as submitted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To approve Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee's 2018-2019 Calendar of Events as submitted.
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 Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee's 2018-2019 Calendar of Events as submitted..”
CONFIRM TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Confirm Town Manager Appointments of William Herring of 214 Peter Spring Road to the Board of Assessors (associate member) for a term to expire May 31, 2019 and Susan Livingston of 39 Wilson Road...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY MOVED: To confirm Town Manager Appointments of William Herring of 214 Peter Spring Road to the Board of Assessors (associate member) for a term to expire May 31, 2019 and Susan Livingston of 39 Wilson Road to the Board of Assessors (full member) for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Sharon Jones of 8 Eaton Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee 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 MOVED: To confirm Town Manager Appointments of William Herring of 214 Peter Spring Road to the Board of Assessors (associate member) for a term to expire May 31, 2019 and Susan Livingston of 39 Wilson Road to the Board of Assessors (full member) for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Sharon Jones of 8 Eaton Road to the Comprehensive Sustainable Energy Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021.”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: to adjourn the meeting for the evening.
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 adjourn the meeting for the evening..”
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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