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October 7, 2024
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Hartman, Mark Howell, Terri Ackerman, Cameron McKennitt, Wendy Rovelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's FY25 compensation and for the...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's FY25 compensation and for the Open Session meeting to resume at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Mr. McKennitt - 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 an Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations concerning the Town Manager's FY25 compensation and for the Open Session meeting to resume at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye.”
Approve the Town Manager's FY25 compensation package, which includes a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a 3.9% merit bonus
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Town Manager's FY25 compensation package, which includes a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a 3.9% merit bonus.
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 Town Manager's FY25 compensation package, which includes a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and a 3.9% merit bonus..”
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.
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..”
Appoint James A. Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term ending May 31, 2027
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint James A. Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term ending 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 appoint James A. Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Natural Resources Commission for a term ending May 31, 2027..”
Adopt the FY25 Town Manager goals
A motion to adopt the FY25 Town Manager goals passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt the FY25 Town Manager goals passed unanimously..”
Land Fund
Authorize use of the land fund for an appraisal of three Peabody School parcels
Peabody School Appraisal: The Board authorized use of the land fund for an appraisal of three parcels, evaluating various future use scenarios. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes summarize this vote: “The Board authorized use of the land fund for an appraisal … The motion passed unanimously.”
From the minutes
“Peabody School Appraisal: The Board authorized use of the land fund for an appraisal of three parcels, evaluating various future use scenarios. The motion passed unanimously..”
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded. The motion passed unanimously..”
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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