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November 17, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Howell, Wendy Rovelli, Mary Hartman, Paul Boehm, Cameron McKennitt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification at 6:02 PM and continue it to 6:25 PM, when the hearing would begin
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification at 6:02 PM and continue it to 6:25 PM, when the hearing would begin.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to open the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification at 6:02 PM and continue it to 6:25 PM, when the hearing would begin..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the appointment of: a
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the appointment of: a.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the appointment of: a..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Approve the request for preliminary approval of Public Art - New
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request for preliminary approval of Public Art - New
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the request for preliminary approval of Public Art - New.” (Motion: Rovelli)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to close the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM.” (Motion: Rovelli)
A residential factor of one be adopted for FY26, allowing for a single tax rate for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that a residential factor of one be adopted for FY26, allowing for a single tax rate for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that a residential factor of one be adopted for FY26, allowing for a single tax rate for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property..” (Motion: Rovelli)
The Open Space Discount not be adopted for FY 26
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the Open Space Discount not be adopted for FY 26.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the Open Space Discount not be adopted for FY 26..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Adopt a 10% residential exemption for FY26
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was voted: that a 10% Residential Exemption be adopted for FY 26 with four members voting Aye and Mr. McKennitt voting Naye.
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, Howell, RovelliNo: McKennitt
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was voted: that a 10% Residential Exemption be adopted for FY 26 with four members voting Aye and Mr. McKennitt voting Naye..” (Motion: Rovelli)
The small Commercial Exemption not be adopted for FY 26
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the small Commercial Exemption not be adopted for FY 26.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the small Commercial Exemption not be adopted for FY 26..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Enter into Executive Session at 7:30 PM. 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...
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 PM. 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 return to Open Session. Mr. Boehm - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Ms. Hartman- Aye
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 PM. 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 return to Open Session. Mr. Boehm - Aye Mr. Howell - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye Ms. Hartman- 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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