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May 18, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 16 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Concord Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Wendy Rovelli, Dean Banfield, Paul Boehm, Mary Hartman, Cameron McKennitt
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Elect Wendy Rovelli to the position of Chair of the Select Board for FY 27
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to elect Wendy Rovelli to the position of Chair of the Select Board for FY 27.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to elect Wendy Rovelli to the position of Chair of the Select Board for FY 27..” (Motion: Hartman)
Elect Cameron McKennitt as Clerk of the Select Board for FY27
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was voted 3-2 to elect Mr. McKennitt as Clerk of the Select Board for FY 27 with Ms. Rovelli, Mr. McKennitt and Mr. Banfield voting aye and Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman voting naye.
Yes: Banfield, McKennitt, RovelliNo: Boehm, Hartman
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was voted 3-2 to elect Mr. McKennitt as Clerk of the Select Board for FY 27 with Ms. Rovelli, Mr. McKennitt and Mr. Banfield voting aye and Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman voting naye..” (Motion: Rovelli)
Enter Executive Session at 5:20 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: -Discuss potential acquisition of property for municipal...
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter Executive Session at 5:20 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: -Discuss potential acquisition of property for municipal purposes -Discuss negotiations related to the MCI Concord site -Update on 2229 negotiations 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. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Banfield - Aye Mr. Boehm - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter Executive Session at 5:20 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: -Discuss potential acquisition of property for municipal purposes -Discuss negotiations related to the MCI Concord site -Update on 2229 negotiations 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. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Banfield - Aye Mr. Boehm - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye.” (Motion: Rovelli)
Concord Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Dean Banfield, Paul Boehm, Mary Hartman
Absent: None
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the Consent Agenda as published with the exclusion of the March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th meeting minutes
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as published with the exclusion of the March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as published with the exclusion of the March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th meeting minutes..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the March 23rd, 2026, March 30th, 2026 and April 6th, 2026 meeting minutes with the edits as discussed
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the March 23rd, 2026, March 30th, 2026 and April 6th, 2026 meeting minutes with the edits as discussed .
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the March 23rd, 2026, March 30th, 2026 and April 6th, 2026 meeting minutes with the edits as discussed ..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Select Board appointments of: a
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Select Board appointments of: a.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Select Board appointments of: a..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Town Manager appointments of: a
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Town Manager appointments of: a.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Town Manager appointments of: a..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Letter of Endorsement from the Select Board Supporting the Fire Department's application for an ALS ambulance service
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Letter of Endorsement from the Select Board Supporting the Fire Department's application for an ALS ambulance service.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Letter of Endorsement from the Select Board Supporting the Fire Department's application for an ALS ambulance service..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Authorization for the Town Manger to sign the letter of endorsement on the behalf of the Select Board
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to a give Authorization for the Town Manger to sign the letter of endorsement on the behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to a give Authorization for the Town Manger to sign the letter of endorsement on the behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Public Art Proposal - Creative Crosswalks - "Pride Crossing" as presented with removal to be completed by June 30
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Public Art Proposal - Creative Crosswalks - "Pride Crossing" as presented with removal to be completed by June 30.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Public Art Proposal - Creative Crosswalks - "Pride Crossing" as presented with removal to be completed by June 30..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Request of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission to Acknowledge the Celebration of Juneteenth and Grant Permission to fly the Juneteenth Flag on June 19, 2026
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Request of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission to Acknowledge the Celebration of Juneteenth and Grant Permission to fly the Juneteenth Flag on June 19, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Request of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission to Acknowledge the Celebration of Juneteenth and Grant Permission to fly the Juneteenth Flag on June 19, 2026..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2026
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, 2026..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the sale of the $16,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated May 28, 2026 to Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. with final maturity on May 15, 2046
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt - VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD (as included in the meeting packet) and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the sale of the $16,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated May 28, 2026 to Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. with final maturity on May 15, 2046.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt - VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD (as included in the meeting packet) and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the sale of the $16,020,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated May 28, 2026 to Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. with final maturity on May 15, 2046..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Select Board Liaison Assignments as printed and with the amendments as discussed
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Select Board Liaison Assignments as printed and with the amendments as discussed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Select Board Liaison Assignments as printed and with the amendments as discussed..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Dissolve the Tax Relief Evaluation Tax Force
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to dissolve the Tax Relief Evaluation Tax Force.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to dissolve the Tax Relief Evaluation Tax Force..” (Motion: McKennitt)
5. Engage in a series of outreach approaches to educate residents on property tax
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM..” (Motion: McKennitt)
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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