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At the start of 36 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
June 13, 2021 (Special meeting): Support affirmative action on revision of motion under article 9
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to support affirmative action on revision of motion under article 9.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to support affirmative action on revision of motion under article 9..”
June 7, 2021: Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 7, 2021: Approve the Grant of Location Petition by Comcast of Massachusetts to install new coaxial cable along and across 1150 Main Street and Baker Avenue
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location Petition by Comcast of Massachusetts to install new coaxial cable along and across 1150 Main Street and Baker Avenue. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Grant of Location Petition by Comcast of Massachusetts to install new coaxial cable along and across 1150 Main Street and Baker Avenue. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 7, 2021: Accept the Capital Planning Task Force Final Report and Recommendations with our gratitude
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the Capital Planning Task Force Final Report and Recommendations with our gratitude. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the Capital Planning Task Force Final Report and Recommendations with our gratitude. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 7, 2021: Execute the Inter-Municipal Agreement and participate in the "Making the Connections" initiative
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to execute the Inter-Municipal Agreement and participate in the "Making the Connections" initiative. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to execute the Inter-Municipal Agreement and participate in the "Making the Connections" initiative. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 7, 2021: The Select Board shall appoint and charge an independent citizen committee to study the Personnel Bylaw, the charge of the Personnel Board, and related documents and make recommendations for...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: that the Select Board shall appoint and charge an independent citizen committee to study the Personnel Bylaw, the charge of the Personnel Board, and related documents and make recommendations for appropriate changes thereto. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Nay Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Nay The chair declared that the motion passed on a vote of 3 to 2.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, HotchkissNo: Bates, JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: that the Select Board shall appoint and charge an independent citizen committee to study the Personnel Bylaw, the charge of the Personnel Board, and related documents and make recommendations for appropriate changes thereto. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Nay Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Nay The chair declared that the motion passed on a vote of 3 to 2..”
June 7, 2021: Accept the appointment of Rebecca Lemaitre of 3 Abbott Lane to the Historical Commission as an Associate Member for a term to expire on April 30, 2022
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the appointment of Rebecca Lemaitre of 3 Abbott Lane to the Historical Commission as an Associate Member for a term to expire on April 30, 2022. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept the appointment of Rebecca Lemaitre of 3 Abbott Lane to the Historical Commission as an Associate Member for a term to expire on April 30, 2022. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 1, 2021: Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Yes: Ackerman, Bates, Escobedo, JohnsonThe roll call does not list Jane Hotchkiss, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 1, 2021: Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord,…
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 28, 2021 for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and a
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: Having convened in an open meeting on May 25, 2021 and June 1, 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board and the School Committee of Concord, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 28, 2021 for the Concord Middle School located at 835 Old Marlboro Road and 1231 Old Marlboro Road which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for priorities #2, #5, and #7, with deficiencies as follows: Priority #2. Elimination of severe overcrowding, this condition has been addressed by use of an elementary school being converted to use as the second middle school building in 1967, Priority #5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, the two buildings that serve as the Middle School have significant capital requirements with roofing, HVAC and other systems reaching obsolescence after nearly 50 years, Priority #7 Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; having two buildings located a mile apart requires duplication of many services and increases staffing costs significantly; these funds could be used to improve the direct educational experiences of the Middle School students housed in the Peabody and Sanborn buildings; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
June 1, 2021: Authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell…
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell 100 Elm Brook Lane to an 80% AMI eligible purchaser and retain $50,000 from the proceeds of the sale for the CHDC Small Grant Program; and authorize the Town Manager to request that Town Counsel assist CHDC with the transactions. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of Town's right of first refusal to CHDC; Authorize the Town Manager to commit $570,000 to CHDC to acquire, renovate and sell 100 Elm Brook Lane to an 80% AMI eligible purchaser and retain $50,000 from the proceeds of the sale for the CHDC Small Grant Program; and authorize the Town Manager to request that Town Counsel assist CHDC with the transactions. Roll call vote Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Mr. Johnson: Aye.”
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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