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Concord Former Select Board member

Jane Hotchkiss

At-large · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

36 of 36meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
187votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
1 of 8split votes where Hotchkiss was in the minority · whole board 26%
0abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Hotchkiss voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hotchkiss 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.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • 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.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 36 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Jun 13Support affirmative action on revision of motion under article…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

June 13, 2021 (Special meeting): Support affirmative action on revision of motion under article 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to support affirmative action on revision of motion under article 9..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 7Approve the consent agendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

June 7, 2021: Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 7Approve the Grant of Location Petition by Comcast of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 7Accept the Capital Planning Task Force Final Report and…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

June 7, 2021: Accept the Capital Planning Task Force Final Report and Recommendations with our gratitude

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jun 7Execute the Inter-Municipal Agreement and participate in the "Making…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

June 7, 2021: Execute the Inter-Municipal Agreement and participate in the "Making the Connections" initiative

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 7The Select Board shall appoint and charge an independent…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED: that…Passed 3–2 · Hotchkiss: Yes

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...

AppointPassed · 3–2

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.

From the minutes

“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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 7Accept the appointment of Rebecca Lemaitre of 3 Abbott…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

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

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jun 1Approve the consent agendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed 4–0 · Hotchkiss: Not recorded

June 1, 2021: Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 1Having convened in an open meeting on May 25,…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

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,…

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 1Authorize the Town Manager to execute an assignment of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Hotchkiss: Yes

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…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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