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October 5, 2020
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Linda Escobedo, Susan Bates, Terri Ackerman, Jane Hotchkiss, Matthew Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Open to the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open to the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, JohnsonThe roll call records Susan Bates as “Not Present” for this vote, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open to the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the installation and maintenance of approximately 30 feet of a new 2" CS gas main at 39 Barnes Hill Road, with conditions as...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1 VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the installation and maintenance of approximately 30 feet of a new 2" CS gas main at 39 Barnes Hill Road, with conditions as outlined in the memo from Concord Public Works dated September 17, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Nay
Yes: Ackerman, Bates, Escobedo, HotchkissNo: JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1 VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the installation and maintenance of approximately 30 feet of a new 2" CS gas main at 39 Barnes Hill Road, with conditions as outlined in the memo from Concord Public Works dated September 17, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Nay.”
Open to the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open to the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open to the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public hearing. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the relay of approximately 620' of a 2" CS gain main with 620' of 2" PL on Bedford Court, with conditions as outlined in the memo...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the relay of approximately 620' of a 2" CS gain main with 620' of 2" PL on Bedford Court, with conditions as outlined in the memo from Concord Public Works dated September 4, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location application from National Grid for the relay of approximately 620' of a 2" CS gain main with 620' of 2" PL on Bedford Court, with conditions as outlined in the memo from Concord Public Works dated September 4, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the November 3 Presidential Election early voting polling location change for Precinct 1 from 141 Keyes Road to the Hearing Room in the Town House at 22 Monument Square
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the November 3 Presidential Election early voting polling location change for Precinct 1 from 141 Keyes Road to the Hearing Room in the Town House at 22 Monument Square. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the November 3 Presidential Election early voting polling location change for Precinct 1 from 141 Keyes Road to the Hearing Room in the Town House at 22 Monument Square. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the dates that are on the second draft calendar for 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated October 1, 2020
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the dates that are on the second draft calendar for 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated October 1, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the dates that are on the second draft calendar for 2021 Annual Town Meeting, dated October 1, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Arthur Rogers of 30 Elsinore Road to the Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Arthur Rogers of 30 Elsinore Road to the Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2023. Alan Koder of 19 Edgewood Road to the West Concord Advisory Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, JohnsonThe roll call records Susan Bates as “Not Present” for this vote, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Arthur Rogers of 30 Elsinore Road to the Cultural Council for a term to expire April 30, 2023. Alan Koder of 19 Edgewood Road to the West Concord Advisory Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Andrea Okie of 112 Stone Root Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on April 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Andrea Okie of 112 Stone Root Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. Lloyd Price of 152 Holdenwood Road, Jean Goldsberry of 1832 Main Street, and Jennifer Brooke of 31 Oxbow Road to the Commission on Disability for terms to expire on April 30, 2023. Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, JohnsonThe roll call records Susan Bates as “Not Present” for this vote, so that member is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Andrea Okie of 112 Stone Root Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. Lloyd Price of 152 Holdenwood Road, Jean Goldsberry of 1832 Main Street, and Jennifer Brooke of 31 Oxbow Road to the Commission on Disability for terms to expire on April 30, 2023. Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Not Present Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
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 Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
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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