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December 5, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matthew Johnson, Terri Ackerman, Henry Dane, Mary Hartman, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter an Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Estabrook Road (Town of Concord v
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to enter an Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Estabrook Road (Town of Concord v. Rasmussen et al.), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Terri Ackerman - Aye Henry Dane - Aye Linda Escobedo - Aye Mary Hartman - Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to enter an Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Estabrook Road (Town of Concord v. Rasmussen et al.), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Terri Ackerman - Aye Henry Dane - Aye Linda Escobedo - Aye Mary Hartman - Aye.”
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth County as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a duly made motion and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth County as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a duly made motion and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth County as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project..”
Recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 2: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 2: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 2: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing..”
Recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 3: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 3: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 3: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing..”
Recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 4: Community Preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 4: Community Preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 4: Community Preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund..”
Recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 5: Concord Middle School Building Project
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 5: Concord Middle School Building Project. The motion passed 4-1-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 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 voted: to recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 5: Concord Middle School Building Project. The motion passed 4-1-0..”
Recommend Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project and 4: Community...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project and 4: Community preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund to the Consent Calendar.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: Confirm Authorization To Apply For Participation In Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project and 4: Community preservation Act Community Housing Reserve Fund to the Consent Calendar..”
Correctively appoint Stanley Lucks of 165 Indian Spring Road to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee for June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023; to correctively appoint Arthur Fulman of 64...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to correctively appoint Stanley Lucks of 165 Indian Spring Road to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee for June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023; to correctively appoint Arthur Fulman of 64 Annursnac Hill Road for a second term to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for April 30, 2021 through May 31, 2024; to correctively appoint William Mrachek of 64 Rollingwood Lane for a second term to the Personnel Board for April 30, 2021 through May 31, 2024 and Joe Emerick of 611 Old Bedford Road to the Personnel Board for a term to expire April 30, 2025; to appoint Elissa Brown of 5 Concord Greene, Unit 1 to the White Pond Task Force for a term to expire December 2023, upon the completion of their final report to the Select Board.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to correctively appoint Stanley Lucks of 165 Indian Spring Road to the Pollinator Health Advisory Committee for June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023; to correctively appoint Arthur Fulman of 64 Annursnac Hill Road for a second term to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for April 30, 2021 through May 31, 2024; to correctively appoint William Mrachek of 64 Rollingwood Lane for a second term to the Personnel Board for April 30, 2021 through May 31, 2024 and Joe Emerick of 611 Old Bedford Road to the Personnel Board for a term to expire April 30, 2025; to appoint Elissa Brown of 5 Concord Greene, Unit 1 to the White Pond Task Force for a term to expire December 2023, upon the completion of their final report to the Select Board..”
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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