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May 5, 2025
24 recorded votes, 24 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
Approve the Consent Agenda except the meeting minutes of April 14 and April 28, 2025
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda except the meeting minutes of April 14 and April 28, 2025.
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 except the meeting minutes of April 14 and April 28, 2025..”
Approve the proclamations for Concord Pride Day and Juneteenth as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the proclamations for Concord Pride Day and Juneteenth as 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 approve the proclamations for Concord Pride Day and Juneteenth as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Appoint Walter Clay of 675 Sudbury Road to the Historical District Commission as a full member for a term to expire January 1, 2030; to appoint Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Walter Clay of 675 Sudbury Road to the Historical District Commission as a full member for a term to expire January 1, 2030; to appoint Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town of Concord Representative to the Minuteman Vocational Technical School District for a term from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 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 Walter Clay of 675 Sudbury Road to the Historical District Commission as a full member for a term to expire January 1, 2030; to appoint Dorothy Ortner of 169 Thoreau Street #4 as the Town of Concord Representative to the Minuteman Vocational Technical School District for a term from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028..”
Approve Town Manager appointment William Kemeza of 28 Davis Court to Natural Resource Commissioner for a second term ending June 1, 2028
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve Town Manager appointment William Kemeza of 28 Davis Court to Natural Resource Commissioner for a second term ending June 1, 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 approve Town Manager appointment William Kemeza of 28 Davis Court to Natural Resource Commissioner for a second term ending June 1, 2028..”
Approve the Gift Acceptance for the Doug White Fields from the Friends of the Concord-Carlisle Playing Fields in the amount of $1,490,390, with any unused funds returned to the Friends
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Gift Acceptance for the Doug White Fields from the Friends of the Concord-Carlisle Playing Fields in the amount of $1,490,390, with any unused funds returned to the Friends.
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 Gift Acceptance for the Doug White Fields from the Friends of the Concord-Carlisle Playing Fields in the amount of $1,490,390, with any unused funds returned to the Friends..”
Report on Article 13 - Amenities Building at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to report on Article 13 - Amenities Building at Annual Town 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 report on Article 13 - Amenities Building at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 28 - Citizen Petition: Ranked Choice Voting at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 28 - Citizen Petition: Ranked Choice Voting at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 28 - Citizen Petition: Ranked Choice Voting at Annual Town Meeting..”
Report on Article 32 - Betterments for Temporary Improvements to a Private Way - Darton and Dover Streets at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to report on Article 32 - Betterments for Temporary Improvements to a Private Way - Darton and Dover Streets at Annual Town 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 report on Article 32 - Betterments for Temporary Improvements to a Private Way - Darton and Dover Streets at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 33 - MCI Concord Planning at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 33 - MCI Concord Planning at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 33 - MCI Concord Planning at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 34 - Stormwater Enterprise Fund Expenditures at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 34 - Stormwater Enterprise Fund Expenditures at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 34 - Stormwater Enterprise Fund Expenditures at Annual Town Meeting..”
Report on Article 35 - Citizen Petition: Protect Orchard House from Stormwater Runoff at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to report on Article 35 - Citizen Petition: Protect Orchard House from Stormwater Runoff at Annual Town 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 report on Article 35 - Citizen Petition: Protect Orchard House from Stormwater Runoff at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 36 - Citizen Petition: Ban Second- Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 36 - Citizen Petition: Ban Second- Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) at Annual Town Meeting. The vote passed 3-1-1. Ms. Ackerman abstained, and Mr. McKennitt voted nay.
Yes: Hartman, Howell, RovelliNo: McKennittAbstained: AckermanThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 36 - Citizen Petition: Ban Second- Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) at Annual Town Meeting. The vote passed 3-1-1. Ms. Ackerman abstained, and Mr. McKennitt voted nay..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 45 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Residential Development (PRD) Bonus at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 45 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Residential Development (PRD) Bonus at Annual Town Meeting. The vote passed 4-1-0. Mr. McKennitt voted nay.
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: to recommend affirmative action on Article 45 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Planning Residential Development (PRD) Bonus at Annual Town Meeting. The vote passed 4-1-0. Mr. McKennitt voted nay..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 48 - Authorize Expenditure of Revolving Funds under Mass
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 48 - Authorize Expenditure of Revolving Funds under Mass. Gen.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 48 - Authorize Expenditure of Revolving Funds under Mass. Gen..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 49 - Light Fund Budget and PILOT Payment at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 49 - Light Fund Budget and PILOT Payment at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 49 - Light Fund Budget and PILOT Payment at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 50 - Solid Waste Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 50 - Solid Waste Fund Budget at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 50 - Solid Waste Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 51 - Sewer Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 51 - Sewer Fund Budget at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 51 - Sewer Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 52 - Sewer Improvement Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 52 - Sewer Improvement Fund Budget at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 52 - Sewer Improvement Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 53 - Water System Expenditures at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 53 - Water System Expenditures at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 53 - Water System Expenditures at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 54 - PEG Access Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 54 - PEG Access Fund Budget at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 54 - PEG Access Fund Budget at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 55 - Beede Swim and Fitness Center Enterprise Budget at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 55 - Beede Swim and Fitness Center Enterprise Budget at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 55 - Beede Swim and Fitness Center Enterprise Budget at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 56 - Appropriate and Transfer Balance of Parking Meter Fund at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 56 - Appropriate and Transfer Balance of Parking Meter Fund at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 56 - Appropriate and Transfer Balance of Parking Meter Fund at Annual Town Meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 57 - Unpaid Bills at Annual Town Meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 57 - Unpaid Bills at Annual Town 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 57 - Unpaid Bills at Annual Town Meeting..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 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 8:35 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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