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February 1, 2021
9 recorded votes, 9 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.”
Authorize the Town Manager's Office to issue a fine of $100.00 as described in the state statute to Best Western at Historic Concord
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager's Office to issue a fine of $100.00 as described in the state statute to Best Western at Historic Concord. 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's Office to issue a fine of $100.00 as described in the state statute to Best Western at Historic Concord. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Continue the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to continue 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 continue 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 application for a new On-Premises Section 12 Wine and Malt Beverages Annual License by RK Wing Corp, d/b/a Rossini's Pizzeria and Restaurant located at 206 Fitchburg Turnpike
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the application for a new On-Premises Section 12 Wine and Malt Beverages Annual License by RK Wing Corp, d/b/a Rossini's Pizzeria and Restaurant located at 206 Fitchburg Turnpike. 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 for a new On-Premises Section 12 Wine and Malt Beverages Annual License by RK Wing Corp, d/b/a Rossini's Pizzeria and Restaurant located at 206 Fitchburg Turnpike. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Cancel the in-person Patriots' Day public events, as all events will be virtual
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to cancel the in-person Patriots' Day public events, as all events will be virtual. 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 cancel the in-person Patriots' Day public events, as all events will be virtual. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter as described to be submitted by Michael Lawson to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee requesting commemorative stamps for the 250th anniversary of the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Chair to sign a letter as described to be submitted by Michael Lawson to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee requesting commemorative stamps for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. 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 Chair to sign a letter as described to be submitted by Michael Lawson to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee requesting commemorative stamps for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Joseph Rogers of 20 Tracy Street to the Agriculture Committee as an Associate Member for a term to expire April 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Joseph Rogers of 20 Tracy Street to the Agriculture Committee as an Associate Member for a term to expire April 30, 2022 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 Joseph Rogers of 20 Tracy Street to the Agriculture Committee as an Associate Member for a term to expire April 30, 2022 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, with respect to non-union contract negotiations for the Town Manager, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to open session, with respect to non-union contract negotiations for the Town Manager, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and the chair so declares. 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, with respect to non-union contract negotiations for the Town Manager, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and the chair so declares. 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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