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May 24, 2021
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Linda Escobedo, Susan Bates, Jane Hotchkiss, Terri Ackerman, 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. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Authorize the chair to send a letter of support to Concord's legislative representatives for H.3213 and S.2104: An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the chair to send a letter of support to Concord's legislative representatives for H.3213 and S.2104: An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation and incorporating comments as noted in this meeting. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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 send a letter of support to Concord's legislative representatives for H.3213 and S.2104: An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation and incorporating comments as noted in this meeting. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Shall the municipality accept the provisions of sections of 18.0-18b inclusive of chapter 6a of the general laws providing for the establishment of a regional 911 emergency communication district...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: shall the municipality accept the provisions of sections of 18.0-18b inclusive of chapter 6a of the general laws providing for the establishment of a regional 911 emergency communication district together with the Town of Acton and the construction, siting, administration, operation, and maintenance of a regional 911 emergency communication center by the district under the provisions of the proposed district agreement filed with the Select Board in Concord and Acton. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Nay Mr. Johnson: Nay
Yes: Ackerman, Bates, EscobedoNo: Hotchkiss, JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: shall the municipality accept the provisions of sections of 18.0-18b inclusive of chapter 6a of the general laws providing for the establishment of a regional 911 emergency communication district together with the Town of Acton and the construction, siting, administration, operation, and maintenance of a regional 911 emergency communication center by the district under the provisions of the proposed district agreement filed with the Select Board in Concord and Acton. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Nay Mr. Johnson: Nay.”
Approve the applications for new tour guide licenses valid through December 31, 2021 as included in the meeting materials dated May 24, 2021
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the applications for new tour guide licenses valid through December 31, 2021 as included in the meeting materials dated May 24, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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 applications for new tour guide licenses valid through December 31, 2021 as included in the meeting materials dated May 24, 2021. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Approve the Town Manager Appointment of Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Town Manager Appointment of Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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 Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street to the Natural Resources Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye 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. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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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