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January 30, 2023
7 recorded votes, 7 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 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. The public session meeting will resume at 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. The public session meeting will resume at Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.
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..”
Elect Terri Ackerman as Chair pro-temp
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to elect Terri Ackerman as Chair pro-temp.
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanThe minutes say Matthew Johnson 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 elect Terri Ackerman as Chair pro-temp..”
Elect Henry Dane as Clerk pro-temp
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to elect Henry Dane as Clerk pro-temp.
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanThe minutes say Matthew Johnson 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 elect Henry Dane as Clerk pro-temp..”
Approve the Sustainability Committee charge with the discussed amendments
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Sustainability Committee charge with the discussed amendments.
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 Sustainability Committee charge with the discussed amendments..”
Refile requests for Special Legislation with the Massachusetts State Legislature: Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure - Confirm Authorization to Apply for Participation in Fossil Fuel-Free...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to refile requests for Special Legislation with the Massachusetts State Legislature: Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure - Confirm Authorization to Apply for Participation in Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project, Article 2: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing, and Article 3: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing approved at Special Town Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to refile requests for Special Legislation with the Massachusetts State Legislature: Article 1: Fossil Fuel Infrastructure - Confirm Authorization to Apply for Participation in Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project, Article 2: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing, and Article 3: Reauthorize Special Legislation Petition - Building Permit Fee Surcharge for Affordable Housing approved at Special Town Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023..”
Approve the appointment of Ryan Hanley of 77 Lexington Road to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2025 and Nancy Fresella-Lee of 140 Walden Street as an Associate Member to complete an...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the appointment of Ryan Hanley of 77 Lexington Road to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2025 and Nancy Fresella-Lee of 140 Walden Street as an Associate Member to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2023 to the Historical Commission; to correctively appoint John Cratsley of 10 Edmonds Road for a term to expire June 1, 2025, correctively appoint Burton Flint of 1643 Main Street for a term to expire June 1, 2026, appoint Diane Proctor of 57 Sudbury Road for a second term to expire June 1, 2027, and appoint Eve Isenberg of 833 ORNAC for a term to expire June 1, 2028 to the Community Preservation Committee; to correctively appoint Nicole Hammond of 76 Prairie Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the West Concord Advisory Committee; to appoint Julie McClure of 2128 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Housing Development Corporation.
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 appointment of Ryan Hanley of 77 Lexington Road to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2025 and Nancy Fresella-Lee of 140 Walden Street as an Associate Member to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2023 to the Historical Commission; to correctively appoint John Cratsley of 10 Edmonds Road for a term to expire June 1, 2025, correctively appoint Burton Flint of 1643 Main Street for a term to expire June 1, 2026, appoint Diane Proctor of 57 Sudbury Road for a second term to expire June 1, 2027, and appoint Eve Isenberg of 833 ORNAC for a term to expire June 1, 2028 to the Community Preservation Committee; to correctively appoint Nicole Hammond of 76 Prairie Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the West Concord Advisory Committee; to appoint Julie McClure of 2128 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Housing Development Corporation..”
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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