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May 16, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Johnson, Terri Ackerman, Henry Dane, Linda Escobedo, Mary Hartman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda with the exclusion of the One Day Liquor License Application of The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street on June 10, 2022 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and amendments made to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda with the exclusion of the One Day Liquor License Application of The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street on June 10, 2022 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and amendments made to the meeting minutes of May 9, 2022 as discussed during the meeting.
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 with the exclusion of the One Day Liquor License Application of The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street on June 10, 2022 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and amendments made to the meeting minutes of May 9, 2022 as discussed during the meeting..”
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Petition the General Court to enact Home Rule legislation to implement a Ranked Choice Voting system for local elections substantially in the form as printed in the "Article 23 Handout" and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1 VOTED: to petition the General Court to enact Home Rule legislation to implement a Ranked Choice Voting system for local elections substantially in the form as printed in the "Article 23 Handout" and included in this board packet, which Article 23 was passed by a majority of voters at annual town meeting on May 1, 2022, as certified by the Town Clerk.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1 VOTED: to petition the General Court to enact Home Rule legislation to implement a Ranked Choice Voting system for local elections substantially in the form as printed in the "Article 23 Handout" and included in this board packet, which Article 23 was passed by a majority of voters at annual town meeting on May 1, 2022, as certified by the Town Clerk..”
Petition the General Court to adopt legislation to implement a minimum charge of $0.10 for all new checkout bags distributed in the Town of Concord, as set forth in the "Article 37 Handout" and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to petition the General Court to adopt legislation to implement a minimum charge of $0.10 for all new checkout bags distributed in the Town of Concord, as set forth in the "Article 37 Handout" and included in this board packet, which Article 37 was passed by a clear majority vote at annual town meeting on May 2, 2022, as certified by the Town Clerk.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to petition the General Court to adopt legislation to implement a minimum charge of $0.10 for all new checkout bags distributed in the Town of Concord, as set forth in the "Article 37 Handout" and included in this board packet, which Article 37 was passed by a clear majority vote at annual town meeting on May 2, 2022, as certified by the Town Clerk..”
Approve the updated Outdoor Dining Application as included in the Select Board meeting packet with the Select Board being the last group to consider an application
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-0, with Mr. Dane abstaining VOTED: to approve the updated Outdoor Dining Application as included in the Select Board meeting packet with the Select Board being the last group to consider an application.
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonAbstained: DaneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-0, with Mr. Dane abstaining VOTED: to approve the updated Outdoor Dining Application as included in the Select Board meeting packet with the Select Board being the last group to consider an application..”
Approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Fiorellamore LLC d/b/a Fiorella's Cucina located at 24 Walden Street as included in this Board Packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-0, with Mr. Dane abstaining, VOTED: to approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Fiorellamore LLC d/b/a Fiorella's Cucina located at 24 Walden Street as included in this Board Packet.
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonAbstained: DaneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-0, with Mr. Dane abstaining, VOTED: to approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Fiorellamore LLC d/b/a Fiorella's Cucina located at 24 Walden Street as included in this Board Packet..”
Approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Paparazzi Trattoria of Concord d/b/a Paparazzi located at 768 Elm Street as included in this board packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Paparazzi Trattoria of Concord d/b/a Paparazzi located at 768 Elm Street as included in this board packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the outdoor restaurant seating application of Paparazzi Trattoria of Concord d/b/a Paparazzi located at 768 Elm Street as included in this board packet..”
Approve the tour guide licenses as listed in the memo included as part of the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the tour guide licenses as listed in the memo included as part of the Select Board meeting packet.
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 tour guide licenses as listed in the memo included as part of the Select Board meeting packet..”
Appoint Sue Felshin of 19 Sunnyside Lane to the Planning Board, term expiring April 30, 2027
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Sue Felshin of 19 Sunnyside Lane to the Planning Board, term expiring April 30, 2027.
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 Sue Felshin of 19 Sunnyside Lane to the Planning Board, term expiring April 30, 2027..”
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. 30A, Section21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as the chair declares that an open meeting may...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to enter into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. 30A, Section21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, not to return to regular session. Roll Call Vote Mr. Dane: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Hartman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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 into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. 30A, Section21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, not to return to regular session. Roll Call Vote Mr. Dane: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Hartman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: 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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