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May 27, 2025
18 recorded votes, 18 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
During the meeting:
- Cameron McKennitt left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Enter an Executive Session to consider the value of real property as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Discuss...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session to consider the value of real property as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Discuss terms of a potential MOA between the Select Board and Deaconess Abundant Life regarding the proposed warrant article for a Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay District. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Open Session
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 to consider the value of real property as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: Discuss terms of a potential MOA between the Select Board and Deaconess Abundant Life regarding the proposed warrant article for a Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay District. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Open Session.”
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the September 30, 2024 meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of the September 30, 2024 meeting minutes.
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 the September 30, 2024 meeting minutes..”
Appoint to appoint the following to the Land Use Working Group for terms to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge: i
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint to appoint the following to the Land Use Working Group for terms to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge: 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 appoint to appoint the following to the Land Use Working Group for terms to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge: i..”
Appoint Mary Hartman of 16 Concord Greene to the Land Use Working Group as the Select Board representative for a term to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to appoint Mary Hartman of 16 Concord Greene to the Land Use Working Group as the Select Board representative for a term to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay.
Yes: Hartman, Howell, McKennitt, RovelliNo: AckermanThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to appoint Mary Hartman of 16 Concord Greene to the Land Use Working Group as the Select Board representative for a term to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay..”
Approve the design for the painting of switchboxes at Sudbury and Thoreau as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the design for the painting of switchboxes at Sudbury and Thoreau 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 design for the painting of switchboxes at Sudbury and Thoreau as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing..”
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing..”
Approve the Grant of Location request for Comcast for 936 Elm Street with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Public Works as included in the Select...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request for Comcast for 936 Elm Street with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Public Works 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 Grant of Location request for Comcast for 936 Elm Street with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Public Works as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Open the Public Hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing..”
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the public hearing.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the public hearing..”
Approve the Grant of Location requests for National Grid at 475 - 806 Monument Street, 3 - 46 Pond Street, and 21 - 92 Old Bridge Road with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Grant of Location requests for National Grid at 475 - 806 Monument Street, 3 - 46 Pond Street, and 21 - 92 Old Bridge Road with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Public Works as included in the Select Board meeting packet. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay.
Yes: Hartman, Howell, RovelliNo: AckermanThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Grant of Location requests for National Grid at 475 - 806 Monument Street, 3 - 46 Pond Street, and 21 - 92 Old Bridge Road with the terms and conditions provided by Concord Municipal Light Plant and Concord Public Works as included in the Select Board meeting packet. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 46 - Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay District
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 46 - Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay District.
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 46 - Citizen Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Continuing Care Retirement Community Overlay District..”
Recommend no action on Articles 18 and 19 - Creation of Capital and Debt Stabilization Funds and Appropriation to General Stabilization Fund
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend no action on Articles 18 and 19 - Creation of Capital and Debt Stabilization Funds and Appropriation to General Stabilization Fund.
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 no action on Articles 18 and 19 - Creation of Capital and Debt Stabilization Funds and Appropriation to General Stabilization Fund..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 13 - Amenities Building
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 13 - Amenities Building. The motion passed 3-2-0, with Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Hartman voting nay.
Yes: Howell, McKennitt, RovelliNo: Ackerman, HartmanThe 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 13 - Amenities Building. The motion passed 3-2-0, with Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Hartman voting nay..”
Approve the request to remove a public shade tree located at 401 Elm Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request to remove a public shade tree located at 401 Elm Street.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. 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 request to remove a public shade tree located at 401 Elm Street..”
Accept the memorandum detailing the Concord Carlisle Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the memorandum detailing the Concord Carlisle Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the memorandum detailing the Concord Carlisle Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds..”
Accept the memorandum detailing the Minuteman Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the memorandum detailing the Minuteman Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the memorandum detailing the Minuteman Regional School District Excess and Deficiency funds..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. 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 8:50 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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