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April 1, 2019
14 recorded votes, 14 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
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the pending litigation regarding Estabrook Road, Town of Concord v
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was: VOTED: in a roll call to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the pending litigation regarding Estabrook Road, Town of Concord v.
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: in a roll call to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the pending litigation regarding Estabrook Road, Town of Concord v..”
ESTABROOK ROAD LITIGATION
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into settlement agreement with Harvard College in the form and on the terms and conditions as set forth in the document titled Settlement Agreement Between the...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Board authorize the Town Manager to enter into settlement agreement with Harvard College in the form and on the terms and conditions as set forth in the document titled Settlement Agreement Between the Town of Concord and President and Fellows of Harvard College for Limited Public Access to a Portion of Estabrook Trail, and in accordance therewith to dismiss without prejudice the claims against Harvard College brought by the Town in litigation titled Town of Concord v.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: That the Board authorize the Town Manager to enter into settlement agreement with Harvard College in the form and on the terms and conditions as set forth in the document titled Settlement Agreement Between the Town of Concord and President and Fellows of Harvard College for Limited Public Access to a Portion of Estabrook Trail, and in accordance therewith to dismiss without prejudice the claims against Harvard College brought by the Town in litigation titled Town of Concord v..”
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
Approve the Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at Town Celebrations on April 6, April 15, April 19, May 27, and November 11
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at Town Celebrations on April 6, April 15, April 19, May 27, and November 11.
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 Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at Town Celebrations on April 6, April 15, April 19, May 27, and November 11..”
REDEDICATION & MERIAM CORNER EXERCISE - CIB
Approve the Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at the USS Constitution Vietnam War Period Veterans Ceremony (May 17), and Melvin Memorial Rededication Ceremony (June 16)
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at the USS Constitution Vietnam War Period Veterans Ceremony (May 17), and Melvin Memorial Rededication Ceremony (June 16).
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 Concord Independent Battery request to fire the Town Cannon at the USS Constitution Vietnam War Period Veterans Ceremony (May 17), and Melvin Memorial Rededication Ceremony (June 16)..”
Make their recommendation on Article 16 - Concord-Carlisle Regional High School Capital Projects at Town Meeting
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to make their recommendation on Article 16 - Concord-Carlisle Regional High School Capital Projects at Town Meeting
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to make their recommendation on Article 16 - Concord-Carlisle Regional High School Capital Projects at Town Meeting.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 23 - Appropriate Funds - Affordable Housing Development
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 23 - Appropriate Funds - Affordable Housing Development
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 23 - Appropriate Funds - Affordable Housing Development.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 25 - Authorize Special Legislation - Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a vote at...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 25 - Authorize Special Legislation - Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a vote at Town Meeting and, if necessary, General/Special Election.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 25 - Authorize Special Legislation - Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a vote at Town Meeting and, if necessary, General/Special Election..”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 26 - Authorize Special Legislation - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 26 - Authorize Special Legislation - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a vote at Town Meeting and, if necessary, General/Special Election.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend Affirmative Action on Article 26 - Authorize Special Legislation - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing as amended with the recommendation that it will come back for a vote at Town Meeting and, if necessary, General/Special Election..”
Having convened in an open meeting on April 1, 2019 and March 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its...
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on April 1, 2019 and March 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 9th for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on April 1, 2019 and March 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 9th for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old.”
REVIEW & APPROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE CHARGE
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to Metropolitan Planning Organization substantially as drafted
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to Metropolitan Planning Organization substantially 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 authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to Metropolitan Planning Organization substantially as drafted..”
MISCELLANEOUS/CORRESPONDENCE
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of congratulations to Benjamin Clarke and Logan Prewitt for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, substantially as drafted
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of congratulations to Benjamin Clarke and Logan Prewitt for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, substantially 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 authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letters of congratulations to Benjamin Clarke and Logan Prewitt for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, substantially as drafted..”
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to the MBTA regarding concerns with the condition of West Concord Depot Building, substantially as drafted
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to the MBTA regarding concerns with the condition of West Concord Depot Building, substantially 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 authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter to the MBTA regarding concerns with the condition of West Concord Depot Building, substantially as drafted..”
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn the meeting for the evening.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANIMOUSLY 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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