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August 28, 2023
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mary Hartman, who is counted absent.
Present: Henry Dane, Terri Ackerman, Linda Escobedo, Mark Howell
Absent: Mary Hartman
During the meeting:
- Linda Escobedo took part remotely.
- Linda Escobedo arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mark Howell as Clerk Pro-Tem
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to nominate Mark Howell as Clerk Pro-Tem. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, HowellLinda Escobedo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown 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 nominate Mark Howell as Clerk Pro-Tem. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
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. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, HowellLinda Escobedo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown 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 approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Appoint Elizabeth Leonard of 23 MacMillan Drive as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 31, 2026 and to appoint 93 voters as Election Officers for terms to...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Elizabeth Leonard of 23 MacMillan Drive as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 31, 2026 and to appoint 93 voters as Election Officers for terms to expire on July 31, 2024 per the request of the Board of Registrars as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, HowellLinda Escobedo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown 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 appoint Elizabeth Leonard of 23 MacMillan Drive as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 31, 2026 and to appoint 93 voters as Election Officers for terms to expire on July 31, 2024 per the request of the Board of Registrars as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Appoint Burns & Levinston, LLP as Special Counsel under the terms of a letter of engagement dated August 18, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Burns & Levinston, LLP as Special Counsel under the terms of a letter of engagement dated August 18, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, HowellLinda Escobedo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown 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 appoint Burns & Levinston, LLP as Special Counsel under the terms of a letter of engagement dated August 18, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
As the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Sue Felshin
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: as the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Sue Felshin. The Select Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, HowellLinda Escobedo had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: as the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Sue Felshin. The Select Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
As the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Jennifer Scheunemann for the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: as the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Jennifer Scheunemann for the Economic Vitality Committee. The Select Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: as the appointing officials, as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19 A, the Select Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by Jennifer Scheunemann for the Economic Vitality Committee. The Select Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Open the Public Hearing for the Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for the Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road.
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 for the Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road..”
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close 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 close the Public Hearing..”
Approve the Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road with the conditions outlined by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road with the conditions outlined by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 Grant of Location request for the Department of Corrections at 1238 Elm Street to 999 Barretts Mill Road with the conditions outlined by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Disband the Tax Relief Committee and amend the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to disband the Tax Relief Committee and amend the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 disband the Tax Relief Committee and amend the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the request for special parking designations as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request for special parking designations as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 request for special parking designations as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the request to site food trucks on public property in the Concord Town Parking Lot on Keyes Road on Thursdays only, September 28, 2023 to October 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request to site food trucks on public property in the Concord Town Parking Lot on Keyes Road on Thursdays only, September 28, 2023 to October 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 request to site food trucks on public property in the Concord Town Parking Lot on Keyes Road on Thursdays only, September 28, 2023 to October 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Pursuant to CMAHT Bylaw Section 6, Item 18, to approve a policy statement developed by the Trust for a proposed spending plan to implement production strategies in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Housing...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that pursuant to CMAHT Bylaw Section 6, Item 18, to approve a policy statement developed by the Trust for a proposed spending plan to implement production strategies in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Housing Production Plan as follows: 1. Support the Trust in allocating its funds to advance certain projects in FY 2024 as those projects become ready to proceed, and by inviting funding applications; 2. Support the Trust in reserving its funds to advance projects anticipated to be ready to apply to the Trust for funding in FY 2024 and beyond; and 3. Encourage the Trust to pursue additional funding to implement Housing Production Plans strategies by (a) applying to the Community Preservation Committee for further CPA funds and to the Town Manager through the Capital Improvement Plan process for Town ARPA funds; and (b) by continuing to pursue State authorization for a rea; estate transfer fee and building permit surcharge to fund the Trust. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that pursuant to CMAHT Bylaw Section 6, Item 18, to approve a policy statement developed by the Trust for a proposed spending plan to implement production strategies in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Housing Production Plan as follows: 1. Support the Trust in allocating its funds to advance certain projects in FY 2024 as those projects become ready to proceed, and by inviting funding applications; 2. Support the Trust in reserving its funds to advance projects anticipated to be ready to apply to the Trust for funding in FY 2024 and beyond; and 3. Encourage the Trust to pursue additional funding to implement Housing Production Plans strategies by (a) applying to the Community Preservation Committee for further CPA funds and to the Town Manager through the Capital Improvement Plan process for Town ARPA funds; and (b) by continuing to pursue State authorization for a rea; estate transfer fee and building permit surcharge to fund the Trust. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
3. Encourage the Trust to pursue additional funding to implement Housing Production
Approve the revisions to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield Expansion as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the revisions to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield Expansion as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 revisions to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield Expansion as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Goals
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Goals. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Goals. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:48 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - 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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