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March 25, 2024
29 recorded votes, 29 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 item a and items c. iii. and c. vi
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item a and items c. iii. and c. vi.
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 item a and items c. iii. and c. vi..”
Approve the March 18, 2024 meeting minutes with the amendments proposed by Ms. Escobedo
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the March 18, 2024 meeting minutes with the amendments proposed by Ms. Escobedo.
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 March 18, 2024 meeting minutes with the amendments proposed by Ms. Escobedo..”
Appoint Rich Delorey to the position of Town Accountant for a term effective March 26, 2024 and to expire May 31, 2027. b
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Rich Delorey to the position of Town Accountant for a term effective March 26, 2024 and to expire May 31, 2027. b.
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 Rich Delorey to the position of Town Accountant for a term effective March 26, 2024 and to expire May 31, 2027. b..”
Reappoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a second term to expire May 31, 2027
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reappoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a second term to expire May 31, 2027.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reappoint Thomas Swaim of 28 Central Street as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a second term to expire May 31, 2027..”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 13 (warrant article position)
13 Funding Public Safety during the Concord 2025 Affirm. Action - Concord250 Celebrations in 2025 Executive 5-0-0 Commemorating the Beginning of Committee the American Revolution, April 19, 1775
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“13 Funding Public Safety during the Concord 2025 Affirm. Action - Concord250 Celebrations in 2025 Executive 5-0-0 Commemorating the Beginning of Committee the American Revolution, April 19, 1775.”
14 Use of Free Cash Finance Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 14 (warrant article position)
14 Use of Free Cash Finance Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“14 Use of Free Cash Finance Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Committee.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 15 (warrant article position)
15 Establish a Permanent Senior Board of Affirm. Action - Means Tested Property Tax Assessors 5-0-0 Exemption
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“15 Establish a Permanent Senior Board of Affirm. Action - Means Tested Property Tax Assessors 5-0-0 Exemption.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 16 (warrant article position)
16 Create Stormwater Enterprise Public Works Affirm. Action - Fund Commission 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“16 Create Stormwater Enterprise Public Works Affirm. Action - Fund Commission 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 17 (warrant article position)
17 Nagog Pond Improvements and Public Works Affirm. Action - PFAS Mitigation Commission 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“17 Nagog Pond Improvements and Public Works Affirm. Action - PFAS Mitigation Commission 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 19 (warrant article position)
19 Minuteman Regional Technical Minuteman Affirm. Action - High School District Budget Regional 5-0-0 School Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“19 Minuteman Regional Technical Minuteman Affirm. Action - High School District Budget Regional 5-0-0 School Committee.”
20 Concord-Carlisle Regional School Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 20 (warrant article position)
20 Concord-Carlisle Regional School Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 District Budget Carlisle Regional School Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“20 Concord-Carlisle Regional School Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 District Budget Carlisle Regional School Committee.”
21 Amenities Building at Concord- Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 21 (warrant article position)
21 Amenities Building at Concord- Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Carlisle High School Carlisle Regional School Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“21 Amenities Building at Concord- Concord- Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Carlisle High School Carlisle Regional School Committee.”
24 Concord Public Schools Capital Concord Public Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 24 (warrant article position)
24 Concord Public Schools Capital Concord Public Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Budget School Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“24 Concord Public Schools Capital Concord Public Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Budget School Committee.”
25 Appropriation to Middle School Finance Warrant Article withdrawn
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 29 (warrant article position)
29 Citizen Petition: Use of Hand- Scott Gillis & Affirm. Action - Held Electronic Voting at Town Mark Martines 4-0-1 Meetings
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“29 Citizen Petition: Use of Hand- Scott Gillis & Affirm. Action - Held Electronic Voting at Town Mark Martines 4-0-1 Meetings.”
33 In-Town Solar Expansion Solar Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 33 (warrant article position)
33 In-Town Solar Expansion Solar Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Implementation Task Force
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“33 In-Town Solar Expansion Solar Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 Implementation Task Force.”
38 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 38 (warrant article position)
38 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 for a New Cell Tower Located at the Landfill at 755 Walden Street
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“38 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 for a New Cell Tower Located at the Landfill at 755 Walden Street.”
39 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0
Recommend Report at Town Meeting on Article 39 (warrant article position)
39 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 for a New Cell Tower Located at the Public Works Parcel on Keyes Road
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“39 Citizen Petition: Citizen Support Alisha Boyajian Report at Town Meeting - 5-0-0 for a New Cell Tower Located at the Public Works Parcel on Keyes Road.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 40 (warrant article position)
40 Community Preservation Community Affirm. Action - Appropriation Recommendations Preservation 5-0-0 Committee
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“40 Community Preservation Community Affirm. Action - Appropriation Recommendations Preservation 5-0-0 Committee.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 43 (warrant article position)
43 Amend Departmental Revolving Town Manager Affirm. Action - Funds Bylaw 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“43 Amend Departmental Revolving Town Manager Affirm. Action - Funds Bylaw 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 44 (warrant article position)
44 Authorize Expenditure of Town Manager Affirm. Action - Revolving Funds under Mass. 5-0-0 Gen. Laws 44 § 53 E1/2
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“44 Authorize Expenditure of Town Manager Affirm. Action - Revolving Funds under Mass. 5-0-0 Gen. Laws 44 § 53 E1/2.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 45 (warrant article position)
45 Light Plant Expenditures and Town Manager Affirm. Action - Payment in Lieu of Taxes 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“45 Light Plant Expenditures and Town Manager Affirm. Action - Payment in Lieu of Taxes 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 46 (warrant article position)
46 Solid Waste Disposal Fund Town Manager Affirm. Action - Expenditures 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“46 Solid Waste Disposal Fund Town Manager Affirm. Action - Expenditures 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 47 (warrant article position)
47 Sewer System Expenditures Town Manager Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“47 Sewer System Expenditures Town Manager Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 48 (warrant article position)
48 Sewer Improvement Fund Town Manager Affirm. Action - Expenditures 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“48 Sewer Improvement Fund Town Manager Affirm. Action - Expenditures 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 49 (warrant article position)
49 Water System Expenditures Town Manager Affirm. Action - 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“49 Water System Expenditures Town Manager Affirm. Action - 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 50 (warrant article position)
50 Authorize Expenditure from PEG Town Manager Affirm. Action - Access & Cable-Related Fund 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“50 Authorize Expenditure from PEG Town Manager Affirm. Action - Access & Cable-Related Fund 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 51 (warrant article position)
51 Beede Swim and Fitness Center Town Manager Affirm. Action - Enterprise Fund Expenditures 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“51 Beede Swim and Fitness Center Town Manager Affirm. Action - Enterprise Fund Expenditures 5-0-0.”
Recommend Affirmative Action on Article 52 (warrant article position)
52 Unpaid Bills Chief Financial Affirm. Action - Officer 5-0-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“52 Unpaid Bills Chief Financial Affirm. Action - Officer 5-0-0.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 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 7:50 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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