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Concord Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 18, 2021

4 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Terri Ackerman, Matthew Johnson, Henry Dane, Susan Bates, Linda Escobedo

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Henry Dane arrived after the meeting began (6:45 p.m.).

Every vote, in order

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Yes: Ackerman, Bates, Escobedo, JohnsonHenry Dane arrived at 6:45 p.m., after this vote, and 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 approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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Appoint Pam Rockwell of 1810 Main Street, Len Rappolli of 34 Everett Street, and Fred Seward of 158 Spencer Brook Road to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for terms to expire April 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Pam Rockwell of 1810 Main Street, Len Rappolli of 34 Everett Street, and Fred Seward of 158 Spencer Brook Road to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for terms to expire April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Dane: 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 Pam Rockwell of 1810 Main Street, Len Rappolli of 34 Everett Street, and Fred Seward of 158 Spencer Brook Road to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for terms to expire April 30, 2024. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 30, 2024.

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 Yannis Tsitsas of 33 Brook Trail Road to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire April 30, 2024..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

6. Streamlining or Consolidating Committees

Adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to open session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to open session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager). The chair declared that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Dane: 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, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2), to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager). The chair declared that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Roll call vote Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Dane: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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