MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list; all five members are named taking part (motions, reports or roll calls), so all five are shown present. The roll call to enter executive session at the start of the meeting names all five.
Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Terri Ackerman, Susan Bates, Jane Hotchkiss
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER THE PURPOSE AND VALUE OF REAL
Adjourn Open Session and enter into Executive Session to consider the purpose and value of real property, parcel #2455-3-1, 24 Westgate Park to return to Open Session at 7PM. Discussing this...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to adjourn Open Session and enter into Executive Session to consider the purpose and value of real property, parcel #2455-3-1, 24 Westgate Park to return to Open Session at 7PM. Discussing this matter in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position. The clerk called for a role-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye Mr. Lawson declared that the motion passed 5-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to adjourn Open Session and enter into Executive Session to consider the purpose and value of real property, parcel #2455-3-1, 24 Westgate Park to return to Open Session at 7PM. Discussing this matter in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position. The clerk called for a role-call vote: Michael Lawson Aye Linda Escobedo Aye Jane Hotchkiss Aye Terri Ackerman Aye Susan Bates Aye Mr. Lawson declared that the motion passed 5-0..”
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda as read
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as read..”
CHAIRS REMARKS
Open the Hearing
Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Open the Hearing
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Upon a Motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to Open the Hearing.”
Close the Hearing
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Close the 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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Close the Hearing.”
Approve the application from 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub, located at 13 Commonwealth Avenue, for the Change of Manager associated with existing Section 12 Restaurant...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to approve the application from 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub, located at 13 Commonwealth Avenue, for the Change of Manager associated with existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol License.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to approve the application from 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub, located at 13 Commonwealth Avenue, for the Change of Manager associated with existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol License..”
Open the Hearing
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Open the 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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Open the Hearing..”
Close the Hearing
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Close the 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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED to Close the Hearing.”
Move to approve the application from Concord Market, located at 77 Lowell Road, for the alteration of licensed premises associated with existing Section 15 retail package store Wine & Malt...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED Move to approve the application from Concord Market, located at 77 Lowell Road, for the alteration of licensed premises associated with existing Section 15 retail package store Wine & Malt license, to remove entire second floor area (4,542 sq. ft.) and portion of first floor (980 sq. ft.) from the existing licensed premises.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED Move to approve the application from Concord Market, located at 77 Lowell Road, for the alteration of licensed premises associated with existing Section 15 retail package store Wine & Malt license, to remove entire second floor area (4,542 sq. ft.) and portion of first floor (980 sq. ft.) from the existing licensed premises..”
DEVELOPMENT
Approve a 5.4 acre gift of land shown as Parcel A on the plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Concord, Massachusetts, owned by Todd A. Pulis, Trustee of Thoreau Realty Trust", prepared by Perley...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve a 5.4 acre gift of land shown as Parcel A on the plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Concord, Massachusetts, owned by Todd A. Pulis, Trustee of Thoreau Realty Trust", prepared by Perley Engineering LLC, dated March 8, 2017 and recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan NO.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve a 5.4 acre gift of land shown as Parcel A on the plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in Concord, Massachusetts, owned by Todd A. Pulis, Trustee of Thoreau Realty Trust", prepared by Perley Engineering LLC, dated March 8, 2017 and recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan NO..”
Approve the FY19 Transfers as presented
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve the FY19 Transfers as presented.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve the FY19 Transfers as presented..”
Approve calendar for 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve calendar for 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to approve calendar for 2020 Annual Town Meeting as presented..”
VOTE IN TOWN ELECTIONS & TOWN MEETINGS
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit the letter of support for H.663, an Act allowing 17-year-olds to vote in Town Elections & Town Meetings, substantially as drafted
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit the letter of support for H.663, an Act allowing 17-year-olds to vote in Town Elections & Town Meetings, substantially as drafted.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit the letter of support for H.663, an Act allowing 17-year-olds to vote in Town Elections & Town Meetings, substantially as drafted..”
SPACE LEASING
Authorize the Chair to sign and transmit a response letter to Hanscom AFB letter regarding off-base space leasing substantially as discussed
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit a response letter to Hanscom AFB letter regarding off-base space leasing substantially as discussed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign and transmit a response letter to Hanscom AFB letter regarding off-base space leasing substantially as discussed..”
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Susan Curtin of 169 Holden Wood Road, Krysten Morganti of 136 Baker Avenue, and Tara Edelman of 357 Nashawtuc Road to the Library Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Lee Smith of...
On a motion made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to appoint Susan Curtin of 169 Holden Wood Road, Krysten Morganti of 136 Baker Avenue, and Tara Edelman of 357 Nashawtuc Road to the Library Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Lee Smith of 1836 Main Street and Keith Bergman of 56 White Avenue to the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee for terms to expire May 31,, 2021; Peter Ward of 29 Pilgrim Road and Diane Proctor of 57 Sudbury Road to the Community Preservation Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2023; Theo Kindermans of 252 Fairhaven Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full member for a term to expire May 31, 2022 (effective August 9, 2019); Russell Hughes, Schools Facilities Director to the Middle School Building Committee for a term to expire upon completion of project.
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 made and duly seconded, it was: VOTED: to appoint Susan Curtin of 169 Holden Wood Road, Krysten Morganti of 136 Baker Avenue, and Tara Edelman of 357 Nashawtuc Road to the Library Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2022; Lee Smith of 1836 Main Street and Keith Bergman of 56 White Avenue to the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee for terms to expire May 31,, 2021; Peter Ward of 29 Pilgrim Road and Diane Proctor of 57 Sudbury Road to the Community Preservation Committee for terms to expire May 31, 2023; Theo Kindermans of 252 Fairhaven Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full member for a term to expire May 31, 2022 (effective August 9, 2019); Russell Hughes, Schools Facilities Director to the Middle School Building Committee for a term to expire upon completion of project..”
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENT WITH SELECT BOARD APPROVAL
Confirm Town Manager appointment of Karen Young of 49 Crest Street to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointment of Karen Young of 49 Crest Street to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2022
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANMOUSLY VOTED: to confirm Town Manager appointment of Karen Young of 49 Crest Street to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2022.”
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adjourn the Open Session and conclude business for the evening.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adjourn the Open Session and conclude business 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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