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July 10, 2023
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Henry Dane, Mary Hartman, Terri Ackerman, Linda Escobedo, Mark Howell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Linda Escobedo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
ORNAC
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments
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 Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments.”
20 Whits End Road for a term to expire April 30, 2024 or at the completion of their work
Appoint Holly LeGault of 242 Monsen Road for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee; to appoint Dean Banfield of 73 Walden Terrace, Stephen Newbold of 124...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Holly LeGault of 242 Monsen Road for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee; to appoint Dean Banfield of 73 Walden Terrace, Stephen Newbold of 124 Hillcrest Road, Charles Parker of 105 Chestnut Street, Wendy Rovelli of 42 Bow Street, and Philippe Villers of 20 Whits End Road for a term to expire April 30, 2024 or at the completion of their work to the Solar Implementation Task Force; to appoint Sue Beck of 190 Prairie Street to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to appoint James Vahey of 1544 Main Street to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2025, Pamela Ressler of 15 Partridge Lane to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2026, Dee Clarke of 28 Concord Greene, Unit 3 as an Associate Member for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Library Committee; to appoint Mary Barrett as the Town Accountant for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to approve the Town Manager appointment of Colleen Rhinhart as Interim Town Treasurer-Collector for a term to expire October 31, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Town Manager's Report
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 Holly LeGault of 242 Monsen Road for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Public Ceremonies & Celebrations Committee; to appoint Dean Banfield of 73 Walden Terrace, Stephen Newbold of 124 Hillcrest Road, Charles Parker of 105 Chestnut Street, Wendy Rovelli of 42 Bow Street, and Philippe Villers of 20 Whits End Road for a term to expire April 30, 2024 or at the completion of their work to the Solar Implementation Task Force; to appoint Sue Beck of 190 Prairie Street to the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to appoint James Vahey of 1544 Main Street to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2025, Pamela Ressler of 15 Partridge Lane to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2026, Dee Clarke of 28 Concord Greene, Unit 3 as an Associate Member for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Library Committee; to appoint Mary Barrett as the Town Accountant for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to approve the Town Manager appointment of Colleen Rhinhart as Interim Town Treasurer-Collector for a term to expire October 31, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Town Manager's Report.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Appendix A Member Rank Goal Action Item Dane 1 Promote efficiency, quality, & On-going focus of SB and Town government Ackerman, TA - Cut costs & tighten Town budget, Town Staff to prepare a report for Escobedo 1& enhance revenue, outline the first Select Board 2 Town Manager & Dept. goals for meeting in September LE - FY 2024, strategic planning 2& process to clarify 5-year priorities
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Appendix A Member Rank Goal Action Item Dane 1 Promote efficiency, quality, & On-going focus of SB and Town government Ackerman, TA - Cut costs & tighten Town budget, Town Staff to prepare a report for Escobedo 1& enhance revenue, outline the first Select Board 2 Town Manager & Dept. goals for meeting in September LE - FY 2024, strategic planning 2& process to clarify 5-year priorities.”
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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