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June 1, 2021
8 recorded votes, 8 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
Enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and to return to open session estimated to occur at approximately 4:35pm. 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 enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and to return to open session estimated to occur at approximately 4:35pm. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
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 Mr. Johnson: Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Bates, Escobedo, JohnsonThe roll call does not list Jane Hotchkiss, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. 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 Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 28, 2021 for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and a
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 28, 2021 for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; having two buildings located a mile apart requires duplication of many services and increases staffing costs significantly; these funds could be used to improve the direct educational experiences of the Middle School students housed in the Peabody and Sanborn buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell 100 Elm Brook Lane...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell 100 Elm Brook Lane to an 80% AMI eligible purchaser and retain $50,000 from the proceeds of the sale for the CHDC Small Grant Program; and authorize the Town Manager to request that Town Counsel assist CHDC with the transactions. 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 Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell 100 Elm Brook Lane to an 80% AMI eligible purchaser and retain $50,000 from the proceeds of the sale for the CHDC Small Grant Program; and authorize the Town Manager to request that Town Counsel assist CHDC with the transactions. 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 to Concord's State Legislative Representatives to include Battle Road Town Representatives on the Commission for 250th Ann. of American Revolution
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the chair to send a letter to Concord's State Legislative Representatives to include Battle Road Town Representatives on the Commission for 250th Ann. of American Revolution. 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 to Concord's State Legislative Representatives to include Battle Road Town Representatives on the Commission for 250th Ann. of American Revolution. 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 for the proposed Thoreau Farm- Battle Road Trail
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the chair to send a letter of support for the proposed Thoreau Farm- Battle Road Trail. 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 for the proposed Thoreau Farm- Battle Road Trail. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
Appoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. John Cratsley of 10 Edmonds Road to a second term on the Community Preservation Committee to expire on April 30, 2025. Elizabeth Akehurst-Moore of 86 Holden Wood Road to a second term on the Zoning Board of Appeals to expire on April 30, 2024. Andrew Boardman of 110 Hillcrest Road to the Planning Board for a term to expire April 30, 2026. Josh Galper of 65 Stone Root Lane to the White Pond Advisory Committee 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 appoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. John Cratsley of 10 Edmonds Road to a second term on the Community Preservation Committee to expire on April 30, 2025. Elizabeth Akehurst-Moore of 86 Holden Wood Road to a second term on the Zoning Board of Appeals to expire on April 30, 2024. Andrew Boardman of 110 Hillcrest Road to the Planning Board for a term to expire April 30, 2026. Josh Galper of 65 Stone Root Lane to the White Pond Advisory Committee 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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