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January 9, 2023
4 recorded votes, 4 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
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 UNANIMOUSLY 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 and for Open Session to resume at 6:30 PM. 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 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 and for Open Session to resume at 6:30 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Approve the Consent Agenda with the discussed amendments to the meeting minutes for October 4, 2021, October 15, 2021, February 14, 2022, March 7, 2022, and March 28, 2022 meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the discussed amendments to the meeting minutes for October 4, 2021, October 15, 2021, February 14, 2022, March 7, 2022, and March 28, 2022 meeting minutes.
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 discussed amendments to the meeting minutes for October 4, 2021, October 15, 2021, February 14, 2022, March 7, 2022, and March 28, 2022 meeting minutes..”
Approve a Conservation Restriction and Easement over a 0.68-acre portion of a 3.6-acre parcel of land at 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, shown as C.R. Area on a Conservation Restriction Plan of Land...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve a Conservation Restriction and Easement over a 0.68-acre portion of a 3.6-acre parcel of land at 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, shown as C.R. Area on a Conservation Restriction Plan of Land prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., dated March 7, 2022, granted by the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association on December 21, 2022 to the Town of Concord, acting by and through its Natural Resources Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Sections 31 through 33 of Chapter 184.
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 a Conservation Restriction and Easement over a 0.68-acre portion of a 3.6-acre parcel of land at 18 and 28 Cambridge Turnpike, shown as C.R. Area on a Conservation Restriction Plan of Land prepared by Stamski and McNary, Inc., dated March 7, 2022, granted by the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association on December 21, 2022 to the Town of Concord, acting by and through its Natural Resources Commission, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Sections 31 through 33 of Chapter 184..”
Appoint Nicole Hammond of 76 Prairie Street for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the West Concord Advisory Committee; to appoint Timothy Taylor of 14 Concord Greene, Unit 8 for a term to expire...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Nicole Hammond of 76 Prairie Street for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the West Concord Advisory Committee; to appoint Timothy Taylor of 14 Concord Greene, Unit 8 for a term to expire May 31, 2024 to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee; and to appoint Walter Clay of 675 Sudbury Road as an Associate Member to represent the Planning Board for a term to expire January 1, 2024, Katherine Mast of 66 Blue Jay Drive as a Member to represent the Concord Free Public Library for a term to expire January 1, 2028, William Huyett of 1123 Monument Street as an Associate Member to represent the Concord Free Public Library for a term to expire January 1, 2028 to the Historic Districts Commission.
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 Nicole Hammond of 76 Prairie Street for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the West Concord Advisory Committee; to appoint Timothy Taylor of 14 Concord Greene, Unit 8 for a term to expire May 31, 2024 to the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee; and to appoint Walter Clay of 675 Sudbury Road as an Associate Member to represent the Planning Board for a term to expire January 1, 2024, Katherine Mast of 66 Blue Jay Drive as a Member to represent the Concord Free Public Library for a term to expire January 1, 2028, William Huyett of 1123 Monument Street as an Associate Member to represent the Concord Free Public Library for a term to expire January 1, 2028 to the Historic Districts Commission..”
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