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Concord Select Board
How the Concord Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Mary Hartman joined the board after the April 12, 2022 town election (first meeting May 9, 2022). On May 9, 2022 the board unanimously elected Matthew Johnson as Chair and Terri Ackerman as Clerk. Matthew Johnson’s last meeting was April 30, 2023. Covers 37 meetings, May 9 to April 30, 2023.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Terri AckermanClerk · At-large · at 33 of 37 meetingsHenry DaneMember · At-large · at 37 of 37 meetingsLinda EscobedoMember · At-large · at 35 of 37 meetings
Mary HartmanMember · At-large · at 35 of 37 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Concord Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through August 31, 2026: 342 meetings and 2,592 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2008; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was already called the Select Board throughout this period. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that some files append after the open-session minutes); agendas posted in place of minutes; cancelled or postponed meetings; meetings of two-member Select Board subcommittees (the Committee Volunteer and Flag Policy subcommittees); the Concord Housing Roundtable, site visits, a liquor-licensing training session and other boards’ hearings that members attended, where the minutes record no Select Board deliberation or vote; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them the open session of March 26, 2018, April 11 and April 30, 2019, October 15, 2019, December 7, 2019, July 7, 2020, October 23 and November 6 and 17, 2021, and February 7, 2022); and meetings after August 31, 2026 (the September 14, 18 and 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Concord’s minutes usually say “Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED,” which is shown as every member present voting yes; they named the mover only from 2025 on. From 2020 to 2023 most votes were roll calls by name, and when a member voted no or abstained the minutes usually name the member (“The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay”). Where the minutes say only “it was VOTED” or “MOVED” with no count or names (common in 2018 and 2019) we show the result only (155 votes); where a split count names no one (“by a margin of 3-1 with one member opposed”) we show the count only, with a note (37 votes). A few roll calls contradict the word “unanimously” in the same sentence; those show the result only, with a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) or whom a roll call lists as “Not Present” are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. In 2021 and 2024 several sets of minutes record the board’s positions on Town Meeting articles in a table (“Affirmative Action – 5-0-0”); each row is shown as a vote. At joint meetings only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 30Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 30, 2023: Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 30, 2023: Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonThe minutes say Henry Dane stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as 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 Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 30, 2023: Appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main…
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main Street, Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Avenue, Kurt Herman of 86 Whittemore Street, Frank "Rich" Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road for terms to expire May 31, 2026 or at the completion of their work on the 2229 Min Street Advisory Task Force; to appoint Robert Gross of 401 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council; to appoint Nancy Brown of 96 Forest Ridge for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; to appoint Francesca Cataldo of 40 Homer Road as an Associate Member for a second term to expire May 31, 2026, Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b), and Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene, Unit 7 for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b) to the Historical Commission; to appoint Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee; and to appoint Megan Carroll of 277 Old Bedford Road to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2024 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms.
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 Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main Street, Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Avenue, Kurt Herman of 86 Whittemore Street, Frank "Rich" Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road for terms to expire May 31, 2026 or at the completion of their work on the 2229 Min Street Advisory Task Force; to appoint Robert Gross of 401 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council; to appoint Nancy Brown of 96 Forest Ridge for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; to appoint Francesca Cataldo of 40 Homer Road as an Associate Member for a second term to expire May 31, 2026, Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b), and Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene, Unit 7 for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b) to the Historical Commission; to appoint Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee; and to appoint Megan Carroll of 277 Old Bedford Road to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2024 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 30, 2023: Appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member.
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 newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member..”
Apr 24Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Johnson
April 24, 2023: Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Abstain Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanAbstained: JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Abstain Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Approve the application for a Change of Directors and…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Dane
April 24, 2023: Approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Abstain Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
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 voted: to approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Abstain Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 24, 2023: Approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition:…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–1 · No: Johnson
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Nay Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanNo: JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Nay Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition:…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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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