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Matthew Johnson
At-large · 3 terms in this record
Matt Johnson
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Johnson voted the same way as…
- Mary Hartman80% (4 of 5)
- Linda Escobedo60% (3 of 5)
- Henry Dane20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Johnson 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 37 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (37)
- Apr 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2022 · Special: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 30Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 30, 2023: Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed 4–0 · Johnson: Yes
April 30, 2023: Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonThe minutes say Henry Dane stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. 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 Seasonal Outdoor Dining License for Fiorella's at 24 Walden Street. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 30, 2023: Appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main…
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main Street, Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Avenue, Kurt Herman of 86 Whittemore Street, Frank "Rich" Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road for terms to expire May 31, 2026 or at the completion of their work on the 2229 Min Street Advisory Task Force; to appoint Robert Gross of 401 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council; to appoint Nancy Brown of 96 Forest Ridge for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; to appoint Francesca Cataldo of 40 Homer Road as an Associate Member for a second term to expire May 31, 2026, Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b), and Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene, Unit 7 for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b) to the Historical Commission; to appoint Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee; and to appoint Megan Carroll of 277 Old Bedford Road to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2024 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms.
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 appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road, Gary Kleiman of 57 Central Street, Pamela Hill of 15 Whittemore Street, David Ropeik of 21 Baker Avenue, Carrie Flood of 1289 Main Street, Karl Seidman of 93 Wright Avenue, Kurt Herman of 86 Whittemore Street, Frank "Rich" Feeley of 347 Lexington Road, and Court Booth of 144 Wright Road for terms to expire May 31, 2026 or at the completion of their work on the 2229 Min Street Advisory Task Force; to appoint Robert Gross of 401 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Concord Cultural Council; to appoint Nancy Brown of 96 Forest Ridge for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; to appoint Francesca Cataldo of 40 Homer Road as an Associate Member for a second term to expire May 31, 2026, Nancy Nelson of 1695 Lowell Road for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b), and Melissa Saalfield of 7 Concord Greene, Unit 7 for a third term to expire May 31, 2026 with an exemption from APP #10 Section VII(b) to the Historical Commission; to appoint Hester Schnipper of 631 Main Street for a term to expire May 31, 2026 to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee; and to appoint Megan Carroll of 277 Old Bedford Road to complete an unexpired term to expire on May 31, 2024 to the PEG Access Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 30Appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 30, 2023: Appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member.
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 appoint newly elected Select Board member, Mark Howell of 668 Annursnac Hill Road, as the Concord Middle School Building Committee Select Board member..”
Apr 24Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–0 · Johnson: Abstained
April 24, 2023: Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Abstain Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanAbstained: JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Abstain Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Approve the application for a Change of Directors and…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–0 · Johnson: Yes
April 24, 2023: Approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Abstain Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hartman, JohnsonAbstained: DaneThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the application for a Change of Directors and Officers for Concord Rod & Gun at 74 Strawberry Hill Road. The motion passed 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Abstain Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 24, 2023: Approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 Ms. Mary Hartman as the designee to be the Approver of Town Accountant Warrants until May 15, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition:…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 10 - Citizen Petition: DEI Director. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to…Passed 4–1 · Johnson: No
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Nay Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye
Voted: No
Yes: Ackerman, Dane, Escobedo, HartmanNo: JohnsonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to recommend affirmative action in support of the Finance Committee Guidelines. The motion passed 4-1-0. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Nay Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - Aye.”
Apr 24Recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition:…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Johnson: Yes
April 24, 2023: Recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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 recommend affirmative action on Article 22 - Citizen Petition: Municipal In- Town Solar Generation Task Force. Roll Call Vote: Chair Johnson - Aye Ms. Ackerman - Aye Mr. Dane - Aye Ms. Escobedo - Aye Ms. Hartman - 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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