MassVoter.com← Concord Select BoardConcord Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2026
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Wendy Rovelli, Cameron McKennitt, Dean Banfield, Paul Boehm, Mary Hartman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session at 5:32 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Rovelli it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 PM. Roll call vote: Mr. Banfield Mr. Boehm Ms. Hartman Mr. McKennitt Ms. Rovelli
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Rovelli it was unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 PM. Roll call vote: Mr. Banfield Mr. Boehm Ms. Hartman Mr. McKennitt Ms. Rovelli.” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Rovelli)
Approve the Consent Agenda with changes as discussed to the July 20, 2026 and August 03, 2026 minutes, the addition of the August 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 town account warrants
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Banfield it was unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda with changes as discussed to the July 20, 2026 and August 03, 2026 minutes, the addition of the August 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 town account warrants.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Banfield it was unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda with changes as discussed to the July 20, 2026 and August 03, 2026 minutes, the addition of the August 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 town account warrants..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Banfield)
3. Public Safety Matter: It is advisable for the town to declare that the general public is
Open the public hearing at 7:23 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to open 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.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to open the public hearing at 7:23 PM..” (Motion: Banfield, second: Boehm)
Approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted 3- 1 with Ms. Hartman voting Naye to approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq.
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, RovelliNo: HartmanThe minutes say Cameron McKennitt stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted 3- 1 with Ms. Hartman voting Naye to approve the grant of location for National Grid for 1-60 Bedford St. from Court Ln. to Monument Sq..” (Motion: Banfield, second: Boehm)
Close the public hearing at 7:35 PM
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing at 7:35 PM.
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 Mr. Banfield and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to close the public hearing at 7:35 PM..” (Motion: Banfield, second: Boehm)
Approve the installation of Black Heritage Trail historical markers at Sites #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, with approval of Site #3 conditional upon Historic Districts Commission approval
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was unanimously voted to approve the installation of Black Heritage Trail historical markers at Sites #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, with approval of Site #3 conditional upon Historic Districts Commission approval.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was unanimously voted to approve the installation of Black Heritage Trail historical markers at Sites #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, with approval of Site #3 conditional upon Historic Districts Commission approval..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Hartman)
Approve the Comprehensive Transportation Strategy with the changes as presented and discussed
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to approve the Comprehensive Transportation Strategy with the changes as presented and discussed.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was unanimously voted to approve the Comprehensive Transportation Strategy with the changes as presented and discussed..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Boehm)
Approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted to approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Mr. Boehm it was voted to approve the FY2027 Select Board Goals as presented with the changes that the Select Board discussed and agreed to..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Boehm)
Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was voted to Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye.
Yes: Banfield, Hartman, McKennitt, RovelliNo: Boehm
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by Ms. Hartman it was voted to Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee by a vote 0f 4 - 1. with Mr. Boehm voting Naye..” (Motion: McKennitt, second: Hartman)
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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