MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 10, 2023
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Linda Escobedo “did not make her presence known” on the Zoom dial-in at the start; the minutes say she “temporarily joined” later in a discussion, but she is not named in any roll-call vote, so she is counted absent. The attendance list does not include Linda Escobedo, who is counted absent.
Present: Henry Dane, Mary Hartman, Terri Ackerman, Mark Howell
Absent: Linda Escobedo
During the meeting:
- Mark Howell took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
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 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 Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments.”
Appoint Anthony M. Anasaldi to the position of Treasurer-Collector effective October 16, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Anthony M. Anasaldi to the position of Treasurer-Collector effective October 16, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 appoint Anthony M. Anasaldi to the position of Treasurer-Collector effective October 16, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Appoint Mark Howell of the Select Board to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to appoint Court Booth of the School Committee to the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Mark Howell of the Select Board to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to appoint Court Booth of the School Committee to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to appoint Bianca Taylor of the Municipal Light Board to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 8, 2023 to May 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 Mark Howell of the Select Board to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to appoint Court Booth of the School Committee to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; to appoint Bianca Taylor of the Municipal Light Board to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee for the retroactive term of June 8, 2023 to May 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Town Manager's Report.”
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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the All-Alcohol On-Premise Liquor License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the All-Alcohol On-Premise Liquor License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 All-Alcohol On-Premise Liquor License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the Common Victualler License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Common Victualler License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 Common Victualler License application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, to be located at 195 Sudbury Road. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the Manager of Record application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, for Scott Sanford and to approve the Alternate Manager of Record application as required by the Select...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Manager of Record application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, for Scott Sanford and to approve the Alternate Manager of Record application as required by the Select Board for Luis Angel. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 Manager of Record application for Melendez Magana, Incorporated, DBA Bandoleros, for Scott Sanford and to approve the Alternate Manager of Record application as required by the Select Board for Luis Angel. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - 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. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the Grant of Location request for Comcast of Massachusetts, Incorporated to install coaxial cable to be owned and used by the petitioner, along and across the public way or ways of 92-100...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request for Comcast of Massachusetts, Incorporated to install coaxial cable to be owned and used by the petitioner, along and across the public way or ways of 92-100 Commonwealth Avenue and in accordance with the conditions provided by the Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Engineering Department. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 Comcast of Massachusetts, Incorporated to install coaxial cable to be owned and used by the petitioner, along and across the public way or ways of 92-100 Commonwealth Avenue and in accordance with the conditions provided by the Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Engineering Department. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the Sister City Agreement with Nanae, Japan and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Sister City Agreement with Nanae, Japan and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 Sister City Agreement with Nanae, Japan and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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 8:25 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - 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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