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October 24, 2022
6 recorded votes, 6 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
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the Consent Agenda.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the Consent Agenda..”
Approve the inclusion of an article, Prohibition on the Expansion of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Construction, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on...
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the inclusion of an article, Prohibition on the Expansion of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Construction, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 31 was approved at 2021 Annual Town Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by Town Counsel in order to maintain compliance with state law.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the inclusion of an article, Prohibition on the Expansion of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure for New Construction, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 31 was approved at 2021 Annual Town Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by Town Counsel in order to maintain compliance with state law..”
Approve the inclusion of an article, Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 25...
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted: to approve the inclusion of an article, Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 25 was approved at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Committee and as otherwise included in the Board's packet. The motion PASSED 4-0-1, with Mr. Dane abstaining.
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonAbstained: DaneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted: to approve the inclusion of an article, Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 25 was approved at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Committee and as otherwise included in the Board's packet. The motion PASSED 4-0-1, with Mr. Dane abstaining..”
Approve the inclusion of an article, Building Permit Surcharge for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 26...
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the inclusion of an article, Building Permit Surcharge for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 26 was approved at 2019 Annual Twon Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Committee and as otherwise included in the Board's packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the inclusion of an article, Building Permit Surcharge for Affordable Housing, in the Special Town Meeting warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on January 19, 2023, which Article 26 was approved at 2019 Annual Twon Meeting, with subsequent changes recommended by the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Committee and as otherwise included in the Board's packet..”
Approve the Town Manager's release of $658,128.00.00 currently reserved HOME Funds for the Christopher Heights project, to be repurposed for general HOME Funds use, and as otherwise described in...
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the Town Manager's release of $658,128.00.00 currently reserved HOME Funds for the Christopher Heights project, to be repurposed for general HOME Funds use, and as otherwise described in the Town Manager's MEMO dated October 18, 2022 and included in the Board's packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to approve the Town Manager's release of $658,128.00.00 currently reserved HOME Funds for the Christopher Heights project, to be repurposed for general HOME Funds use, and as otherwise described in the Town Manager's MEMO dated October 18, 2022 and included in the Board's packet..”
Appoint: (i) Michael J. Benn of 747 Old Marlborough Road to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee to serve for a term ending on May 31, 2027; and (ii) Alyssa Luppold Erhartic of 45...
Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to appoint: (i) Michael J. Benn of 747 Old Marlborough Road to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee to serve for a term ending on May 31, 2027; and (ii) Alyssa Luppold Erhartic of 45 Cressbrook Road to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee to fill the remainder of the term expiring on May 31, 2026 and to waive the requirement of the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee Bylaw requiring that an appointee be a "veteran" as defined in G.L. Ch. 31.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion, it was voted UNANIMOUSLY: to appoint: (i) Michael J. Benn of 747 Old Marlborough Road to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee to serve for a term ending on May 31, 2027; and (ii) Alyssa Luppold Erhartic of 45 Cressbrook Road to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee to fill the remainder of the term expiring on May 31, 2026 and to waive the requirement of the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee Bylaw requiring that an appointee be a "veteran" as defined in G.L. Ch. 31..”
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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