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Concord Member
Dean Banfield
At-large · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Banfield as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
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- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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In the news
- ‘Serious challenges ahead’ after Select Board showdownThe Concord Bridge · Apr 13, 2026
- Banfield bests Hiersteiner in Select Board race The Concord Bridge · Apr 1, 2026
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Jun 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- Aug 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2026 · Regular: Present (Dean Banfield took part remotely.)
- Aug 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Special: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 31Approve the grant of location for National Grid for…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Banfield and seconded by…Passed 3–1 · Banfield: Yes
August 31, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 31Retire the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Committee…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded by…Passed 4–1 · Banfield: Yes
August 31, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 17Appoint the following 20 individuals as Election Officers, for…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Banfield: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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.;…
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.
Voted: Yes
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..”
Aug 17Authorize Town Counsel to notify the complainant of the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Banfield: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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..”
Aug 17Approve, for Matt Johnson, the Section 19 disclosure of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Banfield: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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..”
Aug 17Award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in the amount…Motion: Ms. Hartman moved to award a 3.75% merit pay increase, in…Passed 4–0 · Banfield: Abstained
August 17, 2026: 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).
Voted: Abstained
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)
Aug 17Appoint Jessica French of 247 Independence Road to the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Banfield: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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..”
Jul 6Approve the Grant of Location Request for National Grid…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Hartman and seconded it…Passed 4–0 · Banfield: Yes
July 6, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 22Approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit)…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the…Passed 4–0 · Banfield: Yes
June 22, 2026: Approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board voted to approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Banfield, Boehm, McKennitt, RovelliAbstained: Hartman
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, the Select Board voted to approve the minutes dated June 8, 2026 (Site Visit) with four members voting Aye and Ms. Hartman voting to Abstain..” (Motion: McKennitt)
May 18Elect Cameron McKennitt as Clerk of the Select Board…Motion: Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it…Passed 3–2 · Banfield: Yes
May 18, 2026 (Special meeting): 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (56)
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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