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June 3, 2019
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Jane Hotchkiss, Terri Ackerman, Susan Bates
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER
Enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated May 16, 2019 filed with the Attorney General's Office by Attorney Robert Nislick; and to discuss...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated May 16, 2019 filed with the Attorney General's Office by Attorney Robert Nislick; and to discuss employee contracts in respect to the negotiation of an employment agreement with the new Town Manager. Mr. Lawson stated that in the executive session, the Select Board will discuss with Town Counsel its response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated May 16, 2019 filed with the Attorney General's Office by Mr. Nislick. Discussing this matter in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board will also discuss employee contracts in respect to the negotiation of an employment agreement with the new Town Manager, and doing so in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated May 16, 2019 filed with the Attorney General's Office by Attorney Robert Nislick; and to discuss employee contracts in respect to the negotiation of an employment agreement with the new Town Manager. Mr. Lawson stated that in the executive session, the Select Board will discuss with Town Counsel its response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated May 16, 2019 filed with the Attorney General's Office by Mr. Nislick. Discussing this matter in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board will also discuss employee contracts in respect to the negotiation of an employment agreement with the new Town Manager, and doing so in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye.”
REVIEW & APPROVE TOWN MANAGER CONTRACT
Approve the contract for employment for the position of Town Manager, entered into this 3rd day of June 2019, between Stephen J. Crane of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and the Town of Concord,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To approve the contract for employment for the position of Town Manager, entered into this 3rd day of June 2019, between Stephen J. Crane of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and the Town of Concord, Massachusetts, a municipal corporation acting by and through its Select Board. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye The Chair declared the motion passed 5-0.
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 contract for employment for the position of Town Manager, entered into this 3rd day of June 2019, between Stephen J. Crane of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and the Town of Concord, Massachusetts, a municipal corporation acting by and through its Select Board. The Clerk called for a roll-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye The Chair declared the motion passed 5-0..”
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To approve the Consent Agenda.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board VOTED: To approve the Consent Agenda..”
CHAIR'S REMARKS
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..”
Approve the Change of Manager application from Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott Concord, located at 320 Baker Avenue
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to approve the Change of Manager application from Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott Concord, located at 320 Baker Avenue.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to approve the Change of Manager application from Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriott Concord, located at 320 Baker Avenue..”
The sale of the $5,625,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated June 20, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to UBS Financial Services Inc. at the price of $6,509,341.27 and...
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: that the sale of the $5,625,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated June 20, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to UBS Financial Services Inc. at the price of $6,509,341.27 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: that the sale of the $5,625,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 Bonds of the Town dated June 20, 2019 (the "Bonds"), to UBS Financial Services Inc. at the price of $6,509,341.27 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed..”
Approve the sale of $3,000,000 2.05 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 21, 2019, and payable June 19, 2020 (the "Notes"), to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued...
VOTED: to approve the sale of $3,000,000 2.05 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 21, 2019, and payable June 19, 2020 (the "Notes"), to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $10,175.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: to approve the sale of $3,000,000 2.05 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated June 21, 2019, and payable June 19, 2020 (the "Notes"), to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $10,175..”
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement...
VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 30, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 30, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..”
In connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement...
VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 30, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 30, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted..”
The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such...
VOTED: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time..”
We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel...
VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws..”
Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other...
VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VOTED: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..”
LONG RANGE PLAN NEXT STEPS
Approve RHSO Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as presented
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to approve RHSO Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as presented.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to approve RHSO Inter-municipal Agreement Amendment as presented..”
Amend Nuclear Metals/Starmet Property Re-use Planning Committee charge as discussed
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to amend Nuclear Metals/Starmet Property Re-use Planning Committee charge as discussed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to amend Nuclear Metals/Starmet Property Re-use Planning Committee charge as discussed..”
MISCELLANEOUS/CORRESPONDENCE
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of congratulations to Concord resident Miles Inman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of congratulations to Concord resident Miles Inman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit letter of congratulations to Concord resident Miles Inman for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint David Bell of 1657 Monument Street to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024; Geoffrey Walton of 42 Buckmaster Drive to the West Concord...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint David Bell of 1657 Monument Street to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024; Geoffrey Walton of 42 Buckmaster Drive to the West Concord Advisory Committee (associate member) for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Pam Rockwell of 1810 Main Street, Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Steve Ng of 12 Dalton Road, and Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Road to the Nuclear Metals/Starmet Property Re-use Planning Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2021; Frank Cannon of 147 Prairie Street, Pat Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane, Matt Root of 139 Belknap Street, Dawn Guarriello of 57 Bristers Hill Road, Chris Popov of 35 Pleasant Street, Timothy Hult of 20 South Meadow Ridge, Heather Bout of 33 Alden Road (School Committee rep.), and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road (School Committee rep.) to the Middle School Building Committee for terms to expire upon completion of project; Vince Carlson of 34 Everett Street to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint David Bell of 1657 Monument Street to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2024; Geoffrey Walton of 42 Buckmaster Drive to the West Concord Advisory Committee (associate member) for a term to expire May 31, 2022; Pam Rockwell of 1810 Main Street, Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Steve Ng of 12 Dalton Road, and Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Road to the Nuclear Metals/Starmet Property Re-use Planning Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2021; Frank Cannon of 147 Prairie Street, Pat Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane, Matt Root of 139 Belknap Street, Dawn Guarriello of 57 Bristers Hill Road, Chris Popov of 35 Pleasant Street, Timothy Hult of 20 South Meadow Ridge, Heather Bout of 33 Alden Road (School Committee rep.), and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road (School Committee rep.) to the Middle School Building Committee for terms to expire upon completion of project; Vince Carlson of 34 Everett Street to the PEG Access Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2022.”
TOWN MANAGER REAPPOINTMENTS WITH SELECT BOARD APPROVAL
Confirm Town Manager reappointments of Marybeth Barker of 51 Birch Drive and Meryl Schwartz of 1471 Main Street to the Commission on Disability for terms to expire May 31, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager reappointments of Marybeth Barker of 51 Birch Drive and Meryl Schwartz of 1471 Main Street to the Commission on Disability for terms to expire May 31, 2022
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To confirm Town Manager reappointments of Marybeth Barker of 51 Birch Drive and Meryl Schwartz of 1471 Main Street to the Commission on Disability for terms to expire May 31, 2022.”
APPOINT ELECTION OFFICERS
Appoint Election Officers as listed on Town Clerk's memo dated June 3, 2019
Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Election Officers as listed on Town Clerk's memo dated June 3, 2019
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded the Board UNANMOUSLY VOTED: To appoint Election Officers as listed on Town Clerk's memo dated June 3, 2019.”
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.
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“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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