MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 2, 2020
13 recorded votes, 13 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 as amended
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda as amended. 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 as amended. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to open 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 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 minimum residential factor of .999960 for FY21
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the minimum residential factor of .999960 for FY21. 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 minimum residential factor of .999960 for FY21. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Direct the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's Office to examine the residential exemption
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to direct the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's Office to examine the residential exemption. 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 direct the Board of Assessors and the Assessor's Office to examine the residential exemption. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the application to fire the Town of Concord Cannons by the Concord Independent Battery as included in the meeting materials for the November 2 Select Board meeting and amended with the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the application to fire the Town of Concord Cannons by the Concord Independent Battery as included in the meeting materials for the November 2 Select Board meeting and amended with the updated license information. 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 application to fire the Town of Concord Cannons by the Concord Independent Battery as included in the meeting materials for the November 2 Select Board meeting and amended with the updated license information. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a letter on behalf of the Town declining to exercise the Right of First Refusal for the resale of the Local Initiative Project unit at 333 Walden Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to sign a letter on behalf of the Town declining to exercise the Right of First Refusal for the resale of the Local Initiative Project unit at 333 Walden Street. 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 authorize the Town Manager to sign a letter on behalf of the Town declining to exercise the Right of First Refusal for the resale of the Local Initiative Project unit at 333 Walden Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Local Initiative Plan for 930 Main Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Local Initiative Plan for 930 Main Street. 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 Local Initiative Plan for 930 Main Street. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Give approval for the Concord Middle School Building Committee to end the pause in the feasibility and schematic design phase of the CMSBC project formerly approved by the Select Board, and resume...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to give approval for the Concord Middle School Building Committee to end the pause in the feasibility and schematic design phase of the CMSBC project formerly approved by the Select Board, and resume formal activities on or about December 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 give approval for the Concord Middle School Building Committee to end the pause in the feasibility and schematic design phase of the CMSBC project formerly approved by the Select Board, and resume formal activities on or about December 1, 2020. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Retroactively extend the validity of licenses for on-premises alcohol consumption extending said licensees' premises to include outdoor premises, consistent with the Governor's COVID-19 Orders #35...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to retroactively extend the validity of licenses for on-premises alcohol consumption extending said licensees' premises to include outdoor premises, consistent with the Governor's COVID-19 Orders #35 and #37, the Alcohol Beverage and Control Commission's Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, and other applicable state and laws that may not be waived pursuant to either of the foregoing. This authorization, and all applications approved by the Town Manager under this authorization, shall be retroactively extended from November 1, 2020 until December 1, 2020 or when said Order 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner, at which point the applicant's licensed premises will revert to the licensed premises in effect prior to such approval. 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 retroactively extend the validity of licenses for on-premises alcohol consumption extending said licensees' premises to include outdoor premises, consistent with the Governor's COVID-19 Orders #35 and #37, the Alcohol Beverage and Control Commission's Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, and other applicable state and laws that may not be waived pursuant to either of the foregoing. This authorization, and all applications approved by the Town Manager under this authorization, shall be retroactively extended from November 1, 2020 until December 1, 2020 or when said Order 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner, at which point the applicant's licensed premises will revert to the licensed premises in effect prior to such approval. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Dan Schmid of 44 Baker Farm Road to the Agricultural Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Dan Schmid of 44 Baker Farm Road to the Agricultural Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. 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 appoint Dan Schmid of 44 Baker Farm Road to the Agricultural Committee for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court 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 approve the Town Manager appointment of Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. 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 Town Manager appointment of Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on April 30, 2023. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to open session, to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to open session, to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road. Doing so in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation strategy. 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 to Executive Session, not to return to open session, to discuss ongoing litigation regarding Estabrook Road. Doing so in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation strategy. 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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