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Concord Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 15, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 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

REVISED

Approve the Consent Agenda with the revisions to the August 18, 2025 minutes as discussed and with the removal of the July 22, 2025 minutes

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the revisions to the August 18, 2025 minutes as discussed and with the removal of the July 22, 2025 minutes.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the revisions to the August 18, 2025 minutes as discussed and with the removal of the July 22, 2025 minutes..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reappoint John Flaherty of 156 Upland Rd. to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee as an at large member for a term to expire May 31, 2028; Karen Young of 49 Crest St. to the Commission on...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reappoint John Flaherty of 156 Upland Rd. to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee as an at large member for a term to expire May 31, 2028; Karen Young of 49 Crest St. to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2028; Justine Martinelli of 9 Nathan Pratt Drive Unit 5 to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2028.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to reappoint John Flaherty of 156 Upland Rd. to the Financial Audit Advisory Committee as an at large member for a term to expire May 31, 2028; Karen Young of 49 Crest St. to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2028; Justine Martinelli of 9 Nathan Pratt Drive Unit 5 to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire May 31, 2028..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Stuart Ikeda of 35 Allen St., Arlington to the Economic Vitality Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028 and to be exempt from APP #10, Residential Requirements; Matt Boger of 121 Baker Avenue...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: Stuart Ikeda of 35 Allen St., Arlington to the Economic Vitality Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028 and to be exempt from APP #10, Residential Requirements; Matt Boger of 121 Baker Avenue to the Land Use Working Group as a representative of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: Stuart Ikeda of 35 Allen St., Arlington to the Economic Vitality Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2028 and to be exempt from APP #10, Residential Requirements; Matt Boger of 121 Baker Avenue to the Land Use Working Group as a representative of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire at the completion of the work outlined in the charge..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the donation of a teak bench, the cost of installation, the placement and engraved plaque valued at $2,230.00 donated by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the donation of a teak bench, the cost of installation, the placement and engraved plaque valued at $2,230.00 donated by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the donation of a teak bench, the cost of installation, the placement and engraved plaque valued at $2,230.00 donated by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for a Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Inc. and Concord Municipal Light Plant

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for a Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Inc. and Concord Municipal Light Plant.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for a Grant of Location Request for a Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Inc. and Concord Municipal Light Plant..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing at 6:44 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing at 6:44 PM.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing at 6:44 PM..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Grant of Location Request for a Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Concord Municipal Light Plant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Grant of Location Request for a Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Concord Municipal Light Plant.

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 Poll Petition for Old Marlboro Road from Verizon New England Concord Municipal Light Plant..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM..” (Motion: Rovelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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