MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2026
8 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Mary Hartman, Paul Boehm, Dean Banfield
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Dean Banfield took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session at 5:37 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, MCI Concord, in a joint meeting with the Concord Housing...
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter Executive Session at 5:37 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, MCI Concord, in a joint meeting with the Concord Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) Board, the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session at the end of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Banfield Aye, Mr. Boehm Aye, Ms. Hartman Aye, Ms. Rovelli Aye, Mr. McKennitt Aye. Motion carried: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to enter Executive Session at 5:37 PM under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, MCI Concord, in a joint meeting with the Concord Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) Board, the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session at the end of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Banfield Aye, Mr. Boehm Aye, Ms. Hartman Aye, Ms. Rovelli Aye, Mr. McKennitt Aye. Motion carried: 5-0..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented, consisting of: a
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, consisting of: a.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, consisting of: a..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.; Susan Boyle,...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.; Susan Boyle, 78 Forest Ridge Rd. #101; Beverly Bryant, 175 Conant St.; Maura Clark, 85 Walden St.; Elizabeth Copley, 8 Concord Grn.; Leslie A. Flinn, 125 Central St.; Morgan Hallion, 22 Fourth St., Westford, MA; Robert Hilsinger, 102 Central St.; Julie Hirschler-Marchand, 1381 Main St.; Nancy Kerr, 25 Upland Rd.; Linda McCutcheon, 861 Barretts Mill Rd.; Lance Ramshaw, 106 Alden Rd.; Sandra Schelzi, 9 Edmonds Rd.; Holly Sheridan-Prichard, 1 York Ave., Westford, MA; Moira Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Ron Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Lora Venesy, 558 Bedford St.; and Leslie Viarengo- Touw, 111 Laws Brook Rd.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for terms to expire July 31, 2027: Stephan Bader, 7 River St.; Beth Baryiames, 149 Central St.; Maryl Bode, 180 Thoreau St.; Susan Boyle, 78 Forest Ridge Rd. #101; Beverly Bryant, 175 Conant St.; Maura Clark, 85 Walden St.; Elizabeth Copley, 8 Concord Grn.; Leslie A. Flinn, 125 Central St.; Morgan Hallion, 22 Fourth St., Westford, MA; Robert Hilsinger, 102 Central St.; Julie Hirschler-Marchand, 1381 Main St.; Nancy Kerr, 25 Upland Rd.; Linda McCutcheon, 861 Barretts Mill Rd.; Lance Ramshaw, 106 Alden Rd.; Sandra Schelzi, 9 Edmonds Rd.; Holly Sheridan-Prichard, 1 York Ave., Westford, MA; Moira Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Ron Ten-Hove, 187 Oak Hill Cir.; Lora Venesy, 558 Bedford St.; and Leslie Viarengo- Touw, 111 Laws Brook Rd..”
Authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the Board's response, consistent with the draft response included in the meeting packet..”
Approve the Bylaw Codification Committee Charge as presented
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Bylaw Codification Committee Charge as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve the Bylaw Codification Committee Charge as presented..” (Motion: McKennitt)
Approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services he is expected to perform, and to authorize the Chair to sign the form.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of financial interest relating to his residence's proximity to the potential Junction Village development, having determined that his financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services he is expected to perform, and to authorize the Chair to sign the form..”
Award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance
Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance. The motion was seconded, and it was approved 4-0-1, with Mr. Banfield abstaining (noting that as a new Select Board member he was not part of the review process).
Yes: Boehm, Hartman, McKennitt, RovelliAbstained: Banfield
From the minutes
“Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount of $9,353.28, for the Town Manager's FY2026 performance. The motion was seconded, and it was approved 4-0-1, with Mr. Banfield abstaining (noting that as a new Select Board member he was not part of the review process)..” (Motion: Hartman)
Appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY voted to appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the Board of Registrars, to complete an existing unexpired term..”
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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