MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2023
7 recorded votes, 7 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
Approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment of increasing the membership of the Concord Center Cultural Task Force from three (3) to five (5) members
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment of increasing the membership of the Concord Center Cultural Task Force from three (3) to five (5) members. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments a.
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 of increasing the membership of the Concord Center Cultural Task Force from three (3) to five (5) members. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Committee Appointments a..”
Appoint Lynda Ferrari of 20 Damon Street to the West Concord Advisory Committee to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2024 and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road to the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Lynda Ferrari of 20 Damon Street to the West Concord Advisory Committee to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2024 and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road to the Historic Districts Commission as a designee of the Planning Board for a term to expire January 1, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mr. 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 Lynda Ferrari of 20 Damon Street to the West Concord Advisory Committee to complete an unexpired term to expire May 31, 2024 and to appoint Timothy Whitney of 315 Lexington Road to the Historic Districts Commission as a designee of the Planning Board for a term to expire January 1, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Town Manager's Report.”
Authorize the Town Manager to determine the appropriate action regarding Massport response to Public Records Request for documents relating to Hanscom North Airfield Project and to direct Special...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to authorize the Town Manager to determine the appropriate action regarding Massport response to Public Records Request for documents relating to Hanscom North Airfield Project and to direct Special Counsel accordingly. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Request to Participate in Air Quality Study of Hanscom North Airfield
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 determine the appropriate action regarding Massport response to Public Records Request for documents relating to Hanscom North Airfield Project and to direct Special Counsel accordingly. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Request to Participate in Air Quality Study of Hanscom North Airfield.”
Participate in the Air Quality Study of Hanscom North Airfield and to contribute $6,250.00 as outlined in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to participate in the Air Quality Study of Hanscom North Airfield and to contribute $6,250.00 as outlined in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - No Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye The vote passed 4-1-0.
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, HowellNo: DaneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to participate in the Air Quality Study of Hanscom North Airfield and to contribute $6,250.00 as outlined in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - No Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye The vote passed 4-1-0..”
Approve the 2024 Annual Select Board License Renewals as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the 2024 Annual Select Board License Renewals as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanThe roll call does not list Mark Howell, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. 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 2024 Annual Select Board License Renewals as included in the Select Board meeting packet. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye.”
Sponsor an Article to Amend the Town Fossil Fuel-Free Bylaw to align with State Guidance
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to sponsor an Article to Amend the Town Fossil Fuel-Free Bylaw to align with State Guidance. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye - Article to Appropriate Funds to the 250th American Revolution Anniversary Celebration Gary Clayton, Chair of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee, appeared before the Select Board and presented the proposed article.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to sponsor an Article to Amend the Town Fossil Fuel-Free Bylaw to align with State Guidance. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye - Article to Appropriate Funds to the 250th American Revolution Anniversary Celebration Gary Clayton, Chair of the Concord 2025 Executive Committee, appeared before the Select Board and presented the proposed article..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 9:12 PM. Roll Call Vote: Chair Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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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