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August 25, 2025
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Howell, Wendy Rovelli, Paul Boehm, Mary Hartman, Cameron McKennitt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda as described with the removal of the August 11, 2025 Executive Session meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda as described with the removal of the August 11, 2025 Executive Session meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda as described with the removal of the August 11, 2025 Executive Session meeting minutes..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Appoint: Wendy Rovelli, 42 Bow St. to the Financial Policy Working Group as a representative of the Select Board for a term to expire at the conclusion of the work outlined in the charge; Lois Wasoff
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint: Wendy Rovelli, 42 Bow St. to the Financial Policy Working Group as a representative of the Select Board for a term to expire at the conclusion of the work outlined in the charge; Lois Wasoff.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint: Wendy Rovelli, 42 Bow St. to the Financial Policy Working Group as a representative of the Select Board for a term to expire at the conclusion of the work outlined in the charge; Lois Wasoff..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Open the public hearing for a Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200- 1224 Main St
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was voted 4-0, with Mr. McKennitt abstaining: to open the public hearing for a Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200- 1224 Main St.
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, Howell, RovelliAbstained: McKennitt
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was voted 4-0, with Mr. McKennitt abstaining: to open the public hearing for a Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200- 1224 Main St..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the public hearing.
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt recused himself from this hearing at 6:39 PM (he returned at 7:01 PM), so he is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200-1224 Main St as included in the meeting packet with the conditions provided by the...
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200-1224 Main St as included in the meeting packet with the conditions provided by the Department of Public Works.
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, Howell, RovelliCameron McKennitt recused himself from this hearing at 6:39 PM (he returned at 7:01 PM), so he is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location request for a gas main petition for National Grid located at Cottage St. And 1200-1224 Main St as included in the meeting packet with the conditions provided by the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the placement of up to five teak benches and a bike rack as part of West Concord Beautification as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the placement of up to five teak benches and a bike rack as part of West Concord Beautification as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the placement of up to five teak benches and a bike rack as part of West Concord Beautification as included in the Select Board meeting packet..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the Concord250 Executive Committee charge amendments as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Concord250 Executive Committee charge amendments as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Concord250 Executive Committee charge amendments as included in the Select Board meeting packet..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and not to return to Open Session Roll Call Vote: Mr. Boehm - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Mr. Rovelli - Aye
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter an Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and not to return to Open Session Roll Call Vote: Mr. Boehm - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Mr. Rovelli - Aye.” (Motion: Rovelli)
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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