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March 4, 2024
27 recorded votes, 27 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
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (the MCI Concord facility), the Chair having declared that an open meeting...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (the MCI Concord facility), the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and to resume Open Session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. 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 enter Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, § 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (the MCI Concord facility), the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town and to resume Open Session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye.”
Approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment with the amendment to the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the amendment with the amendment to the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.
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 with the amendment to the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings..”
Appoint Gregory Dorothy of 188 Border Road as an Associate Member to the West Concord Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Joshua Fay of 44 Powers Road to the Personnel...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Gregory Dorothy of 188 Border Road as an Associate Member to the West Concord Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Joshua Fay of 44 Powers Road to the Personnel Board to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2026; and to appoint eight Election Workers as outlined in the Select Board meeting packet by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Board of Registrars.
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 Gregory Dorothy of 188 Border Road as an Associate Member to the West Concord Advisory Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to appoint Joshua Fay of 44 Powers Road to the Personnel Board to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2026; and to appoint eight Election Workers as outlined in the Select Board meeting packet by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Board of Registrars..”
44 Powers Road to the Personnel Board to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31,
Create a local strategic MCI Concord Advisory Committee with diverse representation of stakeholders as soon as feasible and work concurrently with the State Representatives to create an amendment...
The Select Board unanimously voted to create a local strategic MCI Concord Advisory Committee with diverse representation of stakeholders as soon as feasible and work concurrently with the State Representatives to create an amendment to the Governor's Budget Legislation to establish a State Commission.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Select Board unanimously voted to create a local strategic MCI Concord Advisory Committee with diverse representation of stakeholders as soon as feasible and work concurrently with the State Representatives to create an amendment to the Governor's Budget Legislation to establish a State Commission..”
Reopen the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reopen the Select Board Annual Town Meeting 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 reopen the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing..”
Continue the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 41
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 41.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to continue the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 41..”
Close the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 42
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 42.
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 Select Board Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Article 42..”
56 Winthrop Street
Open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street.
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 a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street..”
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 Comcast for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant.
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 for a Pole Petition at 56 Winthrop Street in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant..”
Open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 835 Old Marlboro Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 835 Old Marlboro 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 a Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 835 Old Marlboro 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 Comcast for a Pole Petition at 923 Old Marlboro Road in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location Request for Comcast for a Pole Petition at 923 Old Marlboro Road in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant.
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 for a Pole Petition at 923 Old Marlboro Road in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works and Concord Municipal Light Plant..”
Open the Public Hearing for the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court.
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 National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court..”
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 National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting no.
Yes: Dane, Escobedo, Hartman, HowellNo: AckermanThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for a Gas Main Petition at 47 Davis Court in accordance with the conditions provided by Concord Public Works. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting no..”
Open the Public Hearing for a Community Cable Needs Assessment
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for a Community Cable Needs Assessment.
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 a Community Cable Needs Assessment..”
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..”
2 Hear Reports Select Board N/A
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 4 (warrant article position)
4 Ratify Personnel Board Classification Personnel Board Affirm. Action - Actions 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“4 Ratify Personnel Board Classification Personnel Board Affirm. Action - Actions 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 5 (warrant article position)
5 Ratify Personnel Board Classification & Personnel Board Affirm. Action - Compensation Plan 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5 Ratify Personnel Board Classification & Personnel Board Affirm. Action - Compensation Plan 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 6 (warrant article position)
6 Personnel Bylaw Amendments Personnel Board Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“6 Personnel Bylaw Amendments Personnel Board Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 18 (warrant article position)
18 Select Board to Accept Easements Public Works Affirm. Action - Commission 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“18 Select Board to Accept Easements Public Works Affirm. Action - Commission 5-0-0.”
22 Authorize New Middle School Naming DEI Commission Tabled to subsequent
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 26 (warrant article position)
26 Town Meeting Study Committee Town Moderator Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“26 Town Meeting Study Committee Town Moderator Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
27 Citizen Petition: Town Meeting Voting Dinos Gonatas No Action - 5-0-0
Recommend No Action on Article 27 (warrant article position)
27 Citizen Petition: Town Meeting Voting Dinos Gonatas No Action - 5-0-0 Reform
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“27 Citizen Petition: Town Meeting Voting Dinos Gonatas No Action - 5-0-0 Reform.”
29 Citizen Petition: Use of Hand-Held Scott Gillis & Tabled to subsequent
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 30 (warrant article position)
30 Authorize Select Board to Petition for Agriculture Affirm. Action - Changes to Previously Approved Home Committee 5-0-0 Rule Petition regarding a Check Out Bag Charge
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“30 Authorize Select Board to Petition for Agriculture Affirm. Action - Changes to Previously Approved Home Committee 5-0-0 Rule Petition regarding a Check Out Bag Charge.”
31 Update Town Goals to Meet the Climate Climate Action Tabled to subsequent
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 32 (warrant article position)
32 Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration: Bylaw Select Board Affirm. Action - Amendments for Program Participation 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“32 Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration: Bylaw Select Board Affirm. Action - Amendments for Program Participation 5-0-0.”
42 Tourist Bylaw Amendments Select Board Tabled to subsequent
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM.
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 8:40 PM..”
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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