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July 6, 2026
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Paul Boehm, Mary Hartman, Dean Banfield
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session at 5:30 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:30 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the body and the chair so declares. Potential litigation to enforce the order of injunction in connection with the previous litigation concerning public access to Estabrook Road and and 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. -Real estate under consideration Roll Call Vote Mr. Boehm - Aye Mr. Banfield - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye
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“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:30 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the body and the chair so declares. Potential litigation to enforce the order of injunction in connection with the previous litigation concerning public access to Estabrook Road and and 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. -Real estate under consideration Roll Call Vote Mr. Boehm - Aye Mr. Banfield - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye Mr. McKennitt - Aye Ms. Rovelli - Aye.” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Consent Agenda as published which includes: a
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as published which includes: a.
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“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as published which includes: a..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve to approve the Select Board Appointment of: a
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve to approve the Select Board Appointment of: a.
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“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve to approve the Select Board Appointment of: a..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Open the public hearing was open at 7:08 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to open the public hearing was open at 7:08 PM.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, Hartman, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
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“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to open the public hearing was open at 7:08 PM..” (Motion: Hartman)
Approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, Hartman, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid for Replacement of Gas Main - #235 Elsinore St. to Grant St..” (Motion: Hartman)
Close the public hearing at 7:23 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to close the public hearing at 7:23 PM
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, Hartman, RovelliThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
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“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to close the public hearing at 7:23 PM.” (Motion: Hartman)
Support the removal of up to six parking spaces from the presented option, which would bring the total from 239 existing parking spaces to 230 parking spaces in the West Concord Commuter Rail...
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to support the removal of up to six parking spaces from the presented option, which would bring the total from 239 existing parking spaces to 230 parking spaces in the West Concord Commuter Rail parking lot to accommodate the construction of the Assabet River Multi-use Bridge & Trail project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to support the removal of up to six parking spaces from the presented option, which would bring the total from 239 existing parking spaces to 230 parking spaces in the West Concord Commuter Rail parking lot to accommodate the construction of the Assabet River Multi-use Bridge & Trail project..” (Motion: McKennitt)
40 Stow Street Wireless Infrastructure Project - Project Update and Requested Vote
Express the Select Board's support for the Verizon
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to express the Select Board's support for the Verizon
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“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to express the Select Board's support for the Verizon.” (Motion: McKennitt)
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 PM.
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“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 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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