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February 3, 2025
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Hartman, Mark Howell, Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Terri Ackerman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open executive session
Move to Open Executive Session by Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye
The minutes record “Move to Open Executive Session by Roll Call Vote” with each member’s vote; they do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“Move to Open Executive Session by Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye.”
Reconvene the Select Board meeting (after executive session)
Ms. Hartman moved to Reconvene Select Board meeting 6:30 PM by Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye
From the minutes
“Ms. Hartman moved to Reconvene Select Board meeting 6:30 PM by Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye.” (Motion: Hartman)
Approve the Consent Agenda with the Concord Housing Roundtable Joint Meeting Minutes from January 14th removed and Select Board Nominations for the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force removed for...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve the Consent Agenda with the Concord Housing Roundtable Joint Meeting Minutes from January 14th removed and Select Board Nominations for the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force removed for discussion. i.
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 Concord Housing Roundtable Joint Meeting Minutes from January 14th removed and Select Board Nominations for the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force removed for discussion. i..”
Approve Select Board nominations to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: by a Vote of 4-1 to Approve Select Board Nominations: i. Frank (Rich) Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force with an APP#10, Section VII(c) exception for a term ending April 30, 2026 i. Kathi O'Neil of 171 Deacon Hanes Road to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 ii. Jon Piper of 30 Oak Road to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending iii. Lynn Salinger of 75 Pleasant Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 iv. Ellen Quackenbush of 206 Prairie Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force with an APP#10, Section VII(c) exception for a term ending April 30, 2026 v. Abby White of 851 Monument Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 Shannon Sweeney of 1443 Main Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Nay Ms. Rovelli - Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliNo: McKennittThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: by a Vote of 4-1 to Approve Select Board Nominations: i. Frank (Rich) Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force with an APP#10, Section VII(c) exception for a term ending April 30, 2026 i. Kathi O'Neil of 171 Deacon Hanes Road to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 ii. Jon Piper of 30 Oak Road to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending iii. Lynn Salinger of 75 Pleasant Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 iv. Ellen Quackenbush of 206 Prairie Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force with an APP#10, Section VII(c) exception for a term ending April 30, 2026 v. Abby White of 851 Monument Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 Shannon Sweeney of 1443 Main Street to the new Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force for a term ending April 30, 2026 Vote: Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Nay Ms. Rovelli - Aye.”
Approve Select Board Appointments: i
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to Approve Select Board Appointments: i.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to Approve Select Board Appointments: i..”
Approve the town manager's recommendations on managing the dog nuisance hearing with appropriate letters, seconded, and approved
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve the town manager's recommendations on managing the dog nuisance hearing with appropriate letters, seconded, and approved.
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 recommendations on managing the dog nuisance hearing with appropriate letters, seconded, and approved..”
Approve A motion to approve the draft article for the town meeting on the lease of land was made, seconded, and approved
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve A motion to approve the draft article for the town meeting on the lease of land was made, seconded, and approved
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 A motion to approve the draft article for the town meeting on the lease of land was made, seconded, and approved.”
Approve the application of a Transfer of Liquor License from Trails End Café LLC (DBA Nosh by Concord Market) to Concord Market
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve the application of a Transfer of Liquor License from Trails End Café LLC (DBA Nosh by Concord Market) to Concord Market
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 application of a Transfer of Liquor License from Trails End Café LLC (DBA Nosh by Concord Market) to Concord Market.”
Approve the application for a Change of Manager and Alternate Manager of Record for Concord Market
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to Approve the application for a Change of Manager and Alternate Manager of Record for Concord Market
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 application for a Change of Manager and Alternate Manager of Record for Concord Market.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 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 9:38 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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