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February 13, 2023
8 recorded votes, 8 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.) and regarding 615 Lowell Road (Archstone Builders LLC v Concord Historic District[s] Commission), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The public session Select Board meeting will 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.) and regarding 615 Lowell Road (Archstone Builders LLC v Concord Historic District[s] Commission), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The public session Select Board meeting will 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 signs for Estabrook Road as presented by Chair Johnson
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the signs for Estabrook Road as presented by Chair Johnson.
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 signs for Estabrook Road as presented by Chair Johnson..”
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the January 30, 2023 meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the January 30, 2023 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 exception of the January 30, 2023 meeting minutes..”
Open the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the public hearing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the public hearing..”
Continue the public hearing on March 6, 2023 at 6:50 PM for the Grant of Location requests for Plainfield Road to ORNAC, Pond Street to Laws Brook Road, and Pond Street to Barretts Mill Road and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the public hearing on March 6, 2023 at 6:50 PM for the Grant of Location requests for Plainfield Road to ORNAC, Pond Street to Laws Brook Road, and Pond Street to Barretts Mill Road and to close the public hearing for the Grant of Location requests for Court Lane and Monument Street.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the public hearing on March 6, 2023 at 6:50 PM for the Grant of Location requests for Plainfield Road to ORNAC, Pond Street to Laws Brook Road, and Pond Street to Barretts Mill Road and to close the public hearing for the Grant of Location requests for Court Lane and Monument Street..”
Approve the Grant of Location request to install coaxial cable to be over-lashed to the existing network from utility pole #1 Court Lane to utility pole #3 Court Lane and from utility pole #38...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request to install coaxial cable to be over-lashed to the existing network from utility pole #1 Court Lane to utility pole #3 Court Lane and from utility pole #38 Monument Street to utility pole #58 Monument Street.
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 Grant of Location request to install coaxial cable to be over-lashed to the existing network from utility pole #1 Court Lane to utility pole #3 Court Lane and from utility pole #38 Monument Street to utility pole #58 Monument Street..”
Approve and submit the letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Development with the discussed amendments to MEPA for public comment and delegate Ms. Escobedo to sign the letter on behalf of the Board
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve and submit the letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Development with the discussed amendments to MEPA for public comment and delegate Ms. Escobedo to sign the letter on behalf of the 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 approve and submit the letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Development with the discussed amendments to MEPA for public comment and delegate Ms. Escobedo to sign the letter on behalf of the Board..”
Appoint Joe Palumbo of 90 Black Horse Place for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road as an...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Joe Palumbo of 90 Black Horse Place for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road as an Associate Member to represent the Concord Museum on the Historic Districts Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2027.
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 Joe Palumbo of 90 Black Horse Place for a term to expire April 30, 2025 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road as an Associate Member to represent the Concord Museum on the Historic Districts Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2027..”
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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