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April 3, 2023
14 recorded votes, 14 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
During the meeting:
- Linda Escobedo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Enter an Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission where meeting in an open meeting may have a...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission where meeting in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating positions of the Town (as the Chair so declares) and to resume Open Session 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 under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(3) to discuss threatened litigation regarding the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission where meeting in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating positions of the Town (as the Chair so declares) and to resume Open Session 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 amendment to the March 27, 2023 meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment to the March 27, 2023 meeting minutes. 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 with the amendment to the March 27, 2023 meeting minutes. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Approve the Concord Independent Battery 2023 requests as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Concord Independent Battery 2023 requests as included in the Select Board meeting packet. 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 Concord Independent Battery 2023 requests as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager for Concord Market at 77 Lowell Road as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the application for a Change of Manager for Concord Market at 77 Lowell Road as included in the Select Board meeting packet. 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 application for a Change of Manager for Concord Market at 77 Lowell Road as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
WHEREAS the SELECT BOARD recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the Town of Concord; and WHEREAS the Town of Concord has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: WHEREAS the SELECT BOARD recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the Town of Concord; and WHEREAS the Town of Concord has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022 in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022 identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property in the Town of Concord from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS adoption by the Select Board demonstrates their commitment to the hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF CONCORD, MA, THAT: Section 1. In accordance with (local rule for adopting resolutions), the Select Board adopts the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022. 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: WHEREAS the SELECT BOARD recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the Town of Concord; and WHEREAS the Town of Concord has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022 in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022 identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property in the Town of Concord from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS adoption by the Select Board demonstrates their commitment to the hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF CONCORD, MA, THAT: Section 1. In accordance with (local rule for adopting resolutions), the Select Board adopts the TOWN OF CONCORD HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - UPDATED 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 14 - Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds Received from the State Settlement Fund
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 14 - Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds Received from the State Settlement Fund. 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 14 - Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds Received from the State Settlement Fund. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 18 - Concord Public Schools Capital Budget
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 18 - Concord Public Schools Capital Budget. 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 18 - Concord Public Schools Capital Budget. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 23 - Adopt Specialized Stretch Energy Code
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 23 - Adopt Specialized Stretch Energy Code. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - No Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonNo: DaneThe 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 on Article 23 - Adopt Specialized Stretch Energy Code. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - No Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 30 - 162 Plainfield Road Easement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 30 - 162 Plainfield Road Easement. 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 30 - 162 Plainfield Road Easement. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 31 - Beede Swim & Fitness Center Enterprise Fund Expenditures
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 31 - Beede Swim & Fitness Center Enterprise Fund Expenditures. 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 31 - Beede Swim & Fitness Center Enterprise Fund Expenditures. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 33 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Restaurant - Prohibited Uses - Parking
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 33 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Restaurant - Prohibited Uses - Parking. 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 33 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Restaurant - Prohibited Uses - Parking. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 35 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Combined Business/Residence
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 35 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Combined Business/Residence. 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 35 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Combined Business/Residence. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Abstain Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 37 - Citizen Petition - Prohibition of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 37 - Citizen Petition - Prohibition of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. The motion passed 3-2-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - No Mr. Dane - No Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Yes: Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonNo: Ackerman, DaneThe 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 on Article 37 - Citizen Petition - Prohibition of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. The motion passed 3-2-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - No Mr. Dane - No Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Appoint Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee, Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court for a second term...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee, Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Board of Assessors, Adrienne Boardman of 110 Hillcrest Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026, Dorcas Miller of 75 White Avenue for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026, and Nathaniel Welch of 1141 Stow Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee, Arthur Rogers of 30 Elsinore Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council, Lee Smith of 1836 Main Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Concord Housing Development Corporation, and Annemarie Altman of 247 Laws Brook Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee. 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 appoint Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee, Brendan O'Neill Kemeza of 30 Davis Court for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Board of Assessors, Adrienne Boardman of 110 Hillcrest Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026, Dorcas Miller of 75 White Avenue for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026, and Nathaniel Welch of 1141 Stow Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee, Arthur Rogers of 30 Elsinore Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council, Lee Smith of 1836 Main Street for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Concord Housing Development Corporation, and Annemarie Altman of 247 Laws Brook Road for a second term from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 to the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee. 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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