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April 28, 2025
34 recorded votes, 34 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Mary Hartman, who is counted absent.
Present: Mark Howell, Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Terri Ackerman
Absent: Mary Hartman
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda with postponement of the ARPA report
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with postponement of the ARPA report.
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 postponement of the ARPA report..”
Appoint Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town of Concord Representative to the Minuteman Regional School District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town of Concord Representative to the Minuteman Regional School District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028.
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 Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town of Concord Representative to the Minuteman Regional School District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028..”
Approve the affordable housing restriction for 406 Marlborough Road and the amendment to the restriction on 406 Old Marlborough Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the affordable housing restriction for 406 Marlborough Road and the amendment to the restriction on 406 Old Marlborough 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 approve the affordable housing restriction for 406 Marlborough Road and the amendment to the restriction on 406 Old Marlborough Road..”
Approve the affordable housing restriction at 78 Forest Ridge by the Concord Housing Authority
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the affordable housing restriction at 78 Forest Ridge by the Concord Housing Authority.
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 affordable housing restriction at 78 Forest Ridge by the Concord Housing Authority..”
Approve the conservation restriction over the 6-acre Assabet River Bluff parcel at 2B Upland Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the conservation restriction over the 6-acre Assabet River Bluff parcel at 2B Upland 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 approve the conservation restriction over the 6-acre Assabet River Bluff parcel at 2B Upland Road..”
Approve the lease agreement with Wireless Edge for the telecommunications tower and facilities
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the lease agreement with Wireless Edge for the telecommunications tower and facilities.
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 lease agreement with Wireless Edge for the telecommunications tower and facilities..”
Approve the Peabody School operating cost of $85,000 and include that in Warrant Article 25 - Transfer of Peabody School
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Peabody School operating cost of $85,000 and include that in Warrant Article 25 - Transfer of Peabody School.
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 Peabody School operating cost of $85,000 and include that in Warrant Article 25 - Transfer of Peabody School..”
Take no action as a result of receiving the notification from CCRSD regarding the excess deficiency account status and the FY25 budget change
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to take no action as a result of receiving the notification from CCRSD regarding the excess deficiency account status and the FY25 budget change.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to take no action as a result of receiving the notification from CCRSD regarding the excess deficiency account status and the FY25 budget change..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 3 (Meeting Procedure)
Article 3 (Meeting Procedure): Motion to recommend affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 3 (Meeting Procedure): Motion to recommend affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 7 (Fiscal Year 2026 Town Budget)
Article 7 (Fiscal Year 2026 Town Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 7 (Fiscal Year 2026 Town Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 8 (Debt Exclusion for Road Maintenance)
Article 8 (Debt Exclusion for Road Maintenance): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 8 (Debt Exclusion for Road Maintenance): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 9 (Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement and Debt Plan)
Article 9 (Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement and Debt Plan): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 9 (Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement and Debt Plan): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 10 (CPS Operating Budget)
Article 10 (CPS Operating Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 10 (CPS Operating Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 11 (Concord Public Schools Capital Budget)
Article 11 (Concord Public Schools Capital Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 11 (Concord Public Schools Capital Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 12 (CCRSD Regional Budget)
Article 12 (CCRSD Regional Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action on Article 12 was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 12 (CCRSD Regional Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action on Article 12 was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 14 (Non-Resident Tuition Revolving Fund for CPS)
Article 14 (Non-Resident Tuition Revolving Fund for CPS): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 14 (Non-Resident Tuition Revolving Fund for CPS): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 15 (Facilities Rental Revolving Fund)
Article 15 (Facilities Rental Revolving Fund): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 15 (Facilities Rental Revolving Fund): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 16 (Authority to Contract for Up to Five Years for Selected Items)
Article 16 (Authority to Contract for Up to Five Years for Selected Items): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 16 (Authority to Contract for Up to Five Years for Selected Items): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 17 (Minuteman Regional Technical School District Budget)
Article 17 (Minuteman Regional Technical School District Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 17 (Minuteman Regional Technical School District Budget): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 20 (OPEB Trust Fund Appropriation)
Article 20 (OPEB Trust Fund Appropriation): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 20 (OPEB Trust Fund Appropriation): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 21 (OPEB Trust Fund Expense)
Article 21 (OPEB Trust Fund Expense): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 21 (OPEB Trust Fund Expense): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 22 (Retirement Board Stipend)
Article 22 (Retirement Board Stipend): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 22 (Retirement Board Stipend): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 23 (Acceptance of the Hero Act)
Article 23 (Acceptance of the Hero Act): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 23 (Acceptance of the Hero Act): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 24 (Transfer from Middle School Stabilization Fund)
Article 24 (Transfer from Middle School Stabilization Fund): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 24 (Transfer from Middle School Stabilization Fund): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 37 (Joint Parking Bylaw)
Article 37 (Joint Parking Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 37 (Joint Parking Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 38 (General Housekeeping Bylaw Amendment)
Article 38 (General Housekeeping Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 38 (General Housekeeping Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 39 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amendment)
Article 39 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 39 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 40 (Floodplain Conservation District Bylaw)
Article 40 (Floodplain Conservation District Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 40 (Floodplain Conservation District Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 41 (Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Personal Wireless Communications District)
Article 41 (Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Personal Wireless Communications District): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 41 (Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Personal Wireless Communications District): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 42 (General Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw)
Article 42 (General Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 42 (General Bylaw Amendment - Sign Bylaw): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 43 (Accessory Retail in Industrial Zone Amendments)
Article 43 (Accessory Retail in Industrial Zone Amendments): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 43 (Accessory Retail in Industrial Zone Amendments): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 44 (Commercial Parking Bylaw Amendment)
Article 44 (Commercial Parking Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 44 (Commercial Parking Bylaw Amendment): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 47 (CPC Appropriation Recommendations)
Article 47 (CPC Appropriation Recommendations): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 47 (CPC Appropriation Recommendations): Motion to vote affirmative action was made, seconded, and approved unanimously..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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 9:00 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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