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September 18, 2023
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Terri Ackerman, who is counted absent.
Present: Henry Dane, Mary Hartman, Linda Escobedo, Mark Howell
Absent: Terri Ackerman
During the meeting:
- Linda Escobedo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda with the discussed amendments to the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the discussed amendments to the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 with the discussed amendments to the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments.”
Appoint Irwin Hipsman of 49 Seymour Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee and to appoint Marianna Hill of 574 Harrington Avenue for a term to expire May 31,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Irwin Hipsman of 49 Seymour Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee and to appoint Marianna Hill of 574 Harrington Avenue for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Transportation Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 Irwin Hipsman of 49 Seymour Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee and to appoint Marianna Hill of 574 Harrington Avenue for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Transportation Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Town Manager's Report.”
Approve the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restricted Covenants for the Millrun Development and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restricted Covenants for the Millrun Development and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restricted Covenants for the Millrun Development and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the amendments to the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Concord and CHA Local Properties, LLC
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the amendments to the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Concord and CHA Local Properties, LLC. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 amendments to the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Concord and CHA Local Properties, LLC. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 close the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the application for Underground Storage of Inflammable Materials at Nashawtuc Country Club at 1861 Sudbury Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the application for Underground Storage of Inflammable Materials at Nashawtuc Country Club at 1861 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 application for Underground Storage of Inflammable Materials at Nashawtuc Country Club at 1861 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the request for a consultant and legal budget for the 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force in the total amount of $47,000.00 as outlined in the meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request for a consultant and legal budget for the 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force in the total amount of $47,000.00 as outlined in the meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 a consultant and legal budget for the 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force in the total amount of $47,000.00 as outlined in the meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Authorize the Town Manager to solicit a quote for employee health insurance from the Massachusetts Inter-local Insurance Association for Fiscal Year 2025
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to authorize the Town Manager to solicit a quote for employee health insurance from the Massachusetts Inter-local Insurance Association for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 authorize the Town Manager to solicit a quote for employee health insurance from the Massachusetts Inter-local Insurance Association for Fiscal Year 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the letter for Federal Aviation Administration Public Comment and authorize Chair Dane to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the letter for Federal Aviation Administration Public Comment and authorize Chair Dane to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 letter for Federal Aviation Administration Public Comment and authorize Chair Dane to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the amendment to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the amendment to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 amendment to the letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 8:10 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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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