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March 18, 2024
25 recorded votes, 25 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
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application.
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 exception of the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application..”
Approve the One Day Liquor License application for Olivia Boger of Runway for Recovery for Wines Only for an event on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and to approve the road closures as requested in the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the One Day Liquor License application for Olivia Boger of Runway for Recovery for Wines Only for an event on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and to approve the road closures as requested in the application, in accordance with conditions outlined by Town staff.
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 One Day Liquor License application for Olivia Boger of Runway for Recovery for Wines Only for an event on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and to approve the road closures as requested in the application, in accordance with conditions outlined by Town staff..”
Approve the Historical Commission Code amendment as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendment proposed by Ms. Escobedo during the meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Historical Commission Code amendment as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendment proposed by Ms. Escobedo during the meeting.
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 Historical Commission Code amendment as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendment proposed by Ms. Escobedo during the meeting..”
Deny the Comcast renewal proposal dated December 15, 2023 for the reasons stated in the Statement of Reasons that is included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: To deny the Comcast renewal proposal dated December 15, 2023 for the reasons stated in the Statement of Reasons that is included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: To deny the Comcast renewal proposal dated December 15, 2023 for the reasons stated in the Statement of Reasons that is included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Extend the current Comcast Franchise Agreement which is to expire on April 24, 2024 for six-months
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: To extend the current Comcast Franchise Agreement which is to expire on April 24, 2024 for six-months.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: To extend the current Comcast Franchise Agreement which is to expire on April 24, 2024 for six-months..”
Approve the Economic Vitality Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendments proposed during the meeting to include a citizen at-large member...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Economic Vitality Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendments proposed during the meeting to include a citizen at-large member with zoning and regulatory experience, change the number of roundtables held to be a range of two-four annually, and to report to the Select Board annually.
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 Economic Vitality Committee charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and with the additional amendments proposed during the meeting to include a citizen at-large member with zoning and regulatory experience, change the number of roundtables held to be a range of two-four annually, and to report to the Select Board annually..”
Reopen the Public Hearing for Article 41
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reopen the 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 reopen the Public Hearing for Article 41..”
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..”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 3 (warrant article position)
3 Meeting Procedure Finance Committee Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“3 Meeting Procedure Finance Committee Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
7 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Line Chief Financial Officer Report at Town Meeting -
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 7 (warrant article position)
7 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Line Chief Financial Officer Report at Town Meeting - Item Adjustments 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“7 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Line Chief Financial Officer Report at Town Meeting - Item Adjustments 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 8 (warrant article position)
8 Fiscal Year 2025 Town Town Manager Affirm. Action - Budget 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“8 Fiscal Year 2025 Town Town Manager Affirm. Action - Budget 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 9 (warrant article position)
9 Capital Improvement & Debt Town Manager Affirm. Action - Plan 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“9 Capital Improvement & Debt Town Manager Affirm. Action - Plan 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 10 (warrant article position)
10 OPEB Trust Fund Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - Appropriation 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“10 OPEB Trust Fund Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - Appropriation 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 11 (warrant article position)
11 OPEB Trust Fund Expense Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“11 OPEB Trust Fund Expense Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 12 (warrant article position)
12 Appropriation to the Opioid Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - Prevention Programs Fund 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“12 Appropriation to the Opioid Chief Financial Officer Affirm. Action - Prevention Programs Fund 5-0-0.”
21 Amenities Building at Concord-Carlisle Article not to be moved
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 22 (warrant article position)
22 Authorize New Middle School DEI Commission Affirm. Action - Naming - Name the New 4-1-0 Concord Middle School Ellen Garrison Middle School
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“22 Authorize New Middle School DEI Commission Affirm. Action - Naming - Name the New 4-1-0 Concord Middle School Ellen Garrison Middle School.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 23 (warrant article position)
23 Concord Public Schools Concord Public School Affirm. Action - Operating Budget Committee 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“23 Concord Public Schools Concord Public School Affirm. Action - Operating Budget Committee 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 28 (warrant article position)
28 Citizen Petition: Remote Scott Gillis, Mark Affirm. Action - Participation at Annual and Martines, David Allen, 3-1-1 Special Town Meetings & David Karr
The minutes give the count as 3-1-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“28 Citizen Petition: Remote Scott Gillis, Mark Affirm. Action - Participation at Annual and Martines, David Allen, 3-1-1 Special Town Meetings & David Karr.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 31 (warrant article position)
31 Update Town Goals to Meet Climate Action Affirm. Action - the Climate Challenge Committee 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“31 Update Town Goals to Meet Climate Action Affirm. Action - the Climate Challenge Committee 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 34 (warrant article position)
34 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Zoning Map & MBTA 5-0-0 Communities Multi-Family Overlay District
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“34 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Zoning Map & MBTA 5-0-0 Communities Multi-Family Overlay District.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 35 (warrant article position)
35 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Two-Family Dwelling Unit in 5-0-0 Residence B Zoning District
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“35 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Two-Family Dwelling Unit in 5-0-0 Residence B Zoning District.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 36 (warrant article position)
36 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Floodplain Conservancy 5-0-0 District
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“36 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - Floodplain Conservancy 5-0-0 District.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 37 (warrant article position)
37 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - General Housekeeping - 5-0-0 Multiple Sections
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“37 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Board Affirm. Action - General Housekeeping - 5-0-0 Multiple Sections.”
41 Authorize a Task Force to DEI Commission To be withdrawn
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 42 (warrant article position)
42 Tourist Bylaw Amendments Select Board Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“42 Tourist Bylaw Amendments Select Board Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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 8:50 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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