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Meeting Minutes posted

Finance Committee
Posted Fri at 5:08 p.m.
Oct 15202616topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
FY28 Budget Guidelines and Out-of-guideline…
Superintendent Hunter and Mr. Conry responded to Fin Com’s written information requests with level-service projections for CPS and CCRSD, both prepared before either unit has started its FY28 budget process. C…
FY27 Information Request Letters to Town and…
Information Request Response: Concord Town Government: Town Manager Lafleur and CFO Barrett responded to the Committee’s information requests on the FY28 Town budget. 3 Asked to identify the…
MCI Concord Closure and Redevelopment Planning
3 Asked to identify the Town’s top strategic issues, Ms. Lafleur cited organizational capacity, infrastructure, and the redevelopment of MCI Concord. On organizational capacity, she reported that the Town…
PILOT Payments from Non-profits
On local receipts, Mr. Garofalo asked why payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from nonprofits are estimated at only $45,000. Ms. Lafleur explained that the figure assumes one agreement by year end, since these payments are voluntary and the Town’s policy goal for PILOT is 25% of the taxes that would otherwise be due.…
Regional Dispatch Center Participation Study
Asked by Mr. Dahlberg what larger innovations the Town is pursuing, Ms. Lafleur cited a regional dispatch feasibility study conducted at no cost to the Town, with implementation possible as soon as FY29, and software consolidation on the Munis system for estimated annual savings of $60,000.
Stale Capital Authorizations and Uncashed…
On unused account balances, Mr. Dahlberg asked about progress on the roughly $5 million in idle balances identified by the auditor, which could offset the tax impact of the proposed increase. Vice Chair Lis noted that about $4 million of this is capital project balances. Ms. Barrett said staff are tracing old gift, grant, and capital accounts and that a rollover error in the new fiscal year’s balances is being corrected. Gift and grant funds are restricted to their donated purposes, and unneeded borrowed capital balances must be returned to Town Meeting for reallocation to capital projects.…
Concord Middle School Building Project
Administrators said any rescission of the unissued $7.2 million middle school borrowing authorization must go through the Select Board as final project bills are closed out.
CPS FY26 Year-end Actuals
2 CPS legal costs rose to $165,633 in FY26 from $64,831 the prior year. Superintendent Hunter explained that attorneys joined the first-ever contract negotiations with the newly formed ESP unit, an unusual…
Thoreau School Fire Suppression System…
School administrators reported that insurance will cover repair of a fire-damaged school wing but not replacement of its fire suppression system, so funds planned for parking lot paving were redirected and the paving will return as a capital request.…
Blended-rate Revision to Budget Guidelines
Preliminary Guidelines: Guidelines Chair Rodriguez presented the second version of his interactive guideline model, which applies a guideline to each budget unit and shows the effect on total spending and the tax levy.…
CCRSD Enrollment Allocation Rolling Average…
Mr. 5 Conway suggested a rolling average of enrollment like the one Minuteman uses, which would require agreement between the Concord and Carlisle school committees. The model assumed…
Raising Wages for CPS Education Support…
Public Comment: Joan Coleman and Julia Brown, the latter also speaking for the Concord Teachers Association (CTA), addressed the Finance Committee (Fin Com) about wages for Concord Public Schools (CPS) education support professionals (ESPs), who are bargaining their first contract.…
2025 CMLP Audit and $6.7M Billing Error Review
Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) Power Cost Adjustment Discussion: Mr. Dahlberg asked the Committee to send written questions to CMLP leadership about its recently reported billing error. The CMLP…
New Topics
FY28 CPS and CCRSD Level-service Budget…New
Concord Public Schools. Mr. Conry projected a FY28 increase of 3.5%, driven largely by teacher salaries that rise with contractual steps and lanes. Out-of-district placements have fallen from 14 to 7, which…
Memorial Field Turf ReplacementNew
The only near-term capital need identified is replacement of the Memorial Field turf, estimated at $800,000 to $900,000, with the existing turf expected to last one to two more years. Mr. Conry said the turf…
Reserve Fund for Regional Assessment SwingsNew
To manage swings in the regional assessment, Ms. Briggs proposed creating a reserve fund at Town Meeting, funded nominally at first, to which assessment decreases could be added. Mr. 5 Conway…
Procedural & other
3 items · call to order, correspondence
Finance Committee· Oct-15-26

1. Call to Order: Chair Kupka called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Clerk Geyer called the roll and a quorum was present.

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Finance Committee· Oct-15-26
6. Update From Town Moderator: Chair Kupka reported that Town Moderator Karlen Reed could not attend and that her update would be taken up at the November 5 meeting. He asked members to consider lessons learned from this year’s Town…
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Finance Committee· Oct-15-26

9. Correspondence: No correspondence was reviewed.

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finance-committee-minutes-2026-10-15.pdfwww.youtube.com/watch?v=UvgMK_s_RCY

Meeting Minutes posted

Finance Committee
Posted Fri at 5:08 p.m.
Oct 1202624topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
Finance Committee Town Deep Dive Series
Police Department. Chief Thomas Mulcahy described the department's mission to protect life and property, preserve public order, and investigate crime, carried out by 36 sworn officers and three civilian staff, including a shared, grant-funded mental health clinician.…
FY28 Budget Guidelines and Out-of-guideline…
He said Town expenditures have grown 4.7% per year over a decade, about 1.7% above inflation annually. He urged Fin Com to set a guideline that returns the Town to a sustainable, affordable path.
MCI Concord Closure and Redevelopment Planning
Economic Vitality Committee. Ms. Lis reported that the committee met with the leaders of the MCI Concord project to discuss traffic, school, and West Concord business district impacts. The current plan…
Blended-rate Revision to Budget Guidelines
Chair Kupka distributed a handout proposing four clarifications to the guidelines for the committee's consideration. First, guidelines would apply to all recurring spending regardless of revenue source, including spending funded by reserves, free cash, grants, PILOT, enterprise fund transfers, and special education tuitions. Second, spending subject to guidelines would be defined for all three budget units as all spending other than excluded debt service, adding the CPS and Town shares of joint account costs. Third, four guidelines would be set, for total spending less excluded debt service and for the Town, CPS, and CCRSD operating budgets. Fourth, deliberations would begin with the CFO's placeholder estimates for insurance, retirement, OPEB, and Tier 2 debt service, along with Tier 3 debt service and new growth.…
Land Use Working Group Municipal Infrastructure…
In response to Mr. Parker, he said the Land Use Working Group's evaluation indicates the 100-year-old Station 2 will need replacement, though no timeline has been set. He also said turnover has increased…
ClearGov Grants Module Pilot Participation
In response to Mr. Jansen, Ms. Barrett said the Town is piloting a ClearGov grants management module that identifies grant opportunities tied to the budget and capital plan.
Regional Dispatch Center Participation Study
A Collins Center feasibility study is evaluating a shared regional dispatch model with Concord as host community. In response to Mr. Parker, Mr. Johnson said one vacancy among eight full-time positions is…
ARPA Single-audit Review and Light Plant Audit…
Mr. Dahlberg reported that the Town's FY25 single audit identified one new material weakness, a $428,000 overstatement of ARPA expenditures in a federal report. The 2025 Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP)…
FY25 Town Audit Results, Material Weaknesses…
Mr. Dahlberg reported that the Town's FY25 single audit identified one new material weakness, a $428,000 overstatement of ARPA expenditures in a federal report. The 2025 Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP)…
Town Audit Timeliness and Material Weaknesses
Mr. Dahlberg reported that the Town's FY25 single audit identified one new material weakness, a $428,000 overstatement of ARPA expenditures in a federal report. The 2025 Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP)…
Sewer Fee Increase Impact on Small Businesses
Sewer connection fees remain the largest barrier to new business, as each new gallon of wastewater capacity costs about $100 and only about a third of the Town is on sewer.
FY27 Budget Guidelines and Resident Letter on…
Public Comment: Breht Feigh of Spencer Brook Road, a member of the Financial Audit Advisory Committee speaking on his own behalf, said he signed the residents' letter regarding next year's budget guideline. He…
Middle School Solar Panel Installation (Light…
and that legal counsel is reviewing the School Committee's authority to approve a 20-year solar agreement at the Middle School.
Finance Committee Meeting Schedule for FY27…
Recap of Action Items and Adjournment: At Mr. Garofalo's request, calendar invitations for future meetings will be sent to members. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Chair Kupka…
New Topics
Police Department Division OverviewNew
He reported 30,098 calls for service in FY26, down from 31,852 in FY24, and noted the department has applied for a Massachusetts Municipal Road Safety Grant of $25,000 to $65,000. The new shared public safety…
Emergency Communications Center Division…New
The center handled about 35,325 inbound non-emergency calls in FY26 with a median 911 answer time of two seconds. FY26 accomplishments included the division's first standalone budget, three State 911 grants,…
2025 CMLP Audit and $6.7M Billing Error ReviewNew
The 2025 Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) audit found no material weaknesses but identified a significant deficiency in internal controls and 12 findings. The auditor also reported that a rate methodology…
Senior Property Tax Relief Expansion (Asset…New
Chair Kupka reported that the Select Board is reviewing property tax relief for seniors, including a proposed increase in the senior means tested exemption asset limit from $275,000 to $500,000 and possible adoption of Clause 41C½.…
CPS FY26 Year-end ActualsNew
School Committee. Ms. Nagarajan reported that CPS FY26 actuals came in within budget, that the fire suppression system at Thoreau School is being replaced with a different type of system, and that legal…
Thoreau School Fire Suppression System…New
Ms. Nagarajan reported that CPS FY26 actuals came in within budget, that the fire suppression system at Thoreau School is being replaced with a different type of system, and that legal counsel is reviewing the…
2026 Roadway Paving Program ProgressNew
Mr. Rodriguez reported that 8.8 of the 12 miles of paving planned for 2026 are complete, with major work ending by mid-November, and that the interim director appointment was extended through October.
Interim Public Works Director Appointment…New
the interim director appointment was extended through October.
FY28 CPC Project ApplicationsNew
Community Preservation Committee. Ms. Briggs noted that the CPC will hold project site visits on Saturday, October 3. Applications received total $3,248,399, roughly twice the funds expected to be available.
FY28 Finance Committee Report to Town MeetingNew
5. Finance Committee Report: Discussion was deferred to a future meeting because Clerk Geyer was absent.
Procedural & other
3 items · correspondence
Finance Committee· Oct-1-26

1. Call to Order: Chair Kupka called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

In the absence of Clerk Geyer, Vice Clerk Jansen conducted roll call and confirmed a quorum was present.

Ms. Nagarajan joined shortly after roll call.

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Finance Committee· Oct-1-26

6. Meeting Minutes:

Ms. Briggs moved to approve the minutes of September 10, 2026 as written.

Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion.

Vote: 12 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain. Motion passed.

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Finance Committee· Oct-1-26

8. Correspondence: No correspondence was discussed.

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finance-committee-minutes-2026-10-01.pdfwww.youtube.com/watch?v=XigCjxdQRfw
In the news

​Concord-Carlisle High School Students Speak at Unveiling of Black Heritage Trail Markers - John Guilfoil Public Relations

Posted Nov 6
Linked toBlack Heritage Trail Markers
Sources
news.jgpr.net/2026/10/29/concord-carlisle-high-school-students-speak-at-unveiling-of-black-heritage-trail-markers
Thu · Nov 5, 2026Nov 5, 20262 events

Agenda posted

Select Board
Posted Thu at 6:58 p.m.
Nov 9202614items
On the agenda
  • Lisa Hemelman of 10 Highland Ave, Bedford MA (APP#10 VIII (g) Residency exemption) to the Concord Cultural Council for a term ending May 31, 2029
    Possibly linked to
    Concord Cultural Council AppointmentsLaurie O'Neill Appointment to Concord Cultural…Concord Cultural Council Appointments January…Concord Cultural Council Appointment of Ronni…Concord Cultural Council Appointments 2022
  • Marla Iyasere of 317 Old Bedford Rd to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 31, 2028
    Possibly linked to
    DEI Commission Operations and Appointments
  • Maura Clark of 85 Walden St. to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee for terms to expire at the end of the work
  • Christine Carr of 70 Beharral St. to the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee for terms to expire at the end of the work.
  • 6:35 PM Town Manager Appointment with the Approval of the Select Board: Malcolm Bryant of 175 Conant St. to the Natural Resources Commission to serve an unexpired term until May 31, 2028
    Possibly linked to
    Appointment to Natural Resources CommissionWilliam Kemeza NRC ReappointmentNatural Resources Commission Appointments…14 Edmonds Road Natural Resources Commission…William Kemeza Natural Resources Commission…Gary Kleiman Appointment to NRCNatural Resources Commission Appointments
  • 6:35 PM Chair’s Report -Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Update
  • 6:40 PM Town Manager’s Report
  • 6:50 PM Change of Manager – Annual Liquor License Colwen Management Inc. d/b/a Residence Inn by Marriot Concord -Katerina Nedelcheva Presenter: Kevin J. Butler, Esq. – Associate McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley LLP
    Possibly linked to
    320 Baker Avenue Liquor License Officer Change
  • 7:00 PM Public Art Proposal – Poetry Phone Renewal of Installation Term Presenter: Mimi Graney, Economic Vitality Manager
    Possibly linked to
    West Concord Poetry Phone Installation ApprovalWest Concord Traffic Signal Box Painting…
  • 7:05 PM Intermunicipal Agreement – Addition of Foxborough Fire Department as an authorized service provider for emergency vehicles Presenter: Brian Whitney, Fire Chief
  • 7:10 PM Rothermal Place Easement Presenter: Elizabeth Rust, Senior Housing Consultant
  • 7:20 PM Presentation and Vote: Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) Board Consideration of the Town of Concord as a Community Member and Reallocation of the Town’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Assessment Funds Presenters: Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner, David Bradley LRTA Administrator and Justin Howard, LRTA Director of Operations
  • 7:50 PM Curbside Composting Feasibility Analysis Presenter Megan Zammuto, Deputy Town Manager
    Possibly linked to
    Composting Rate Payer Feasibility Study…
  • 8:10 PM Select Board Liaison Reports
Sources
select-board-agenda-2026-11-09.pdf

Agenda posted

Planning Board
Posted Thu at 4:22 p.m.
Nov 1020262items
On the agenda
  • 6:00 pm Public hearing - Application of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities for Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Section 11.8 to demolish three buildings with 12 dwelling units and construct one 4-story, 16-unit dwelling at 80 Deaconess Road (Parcel # 3647-1).
  • Discussion: Planning Board Meeting Start Time Change to 6:30 p.m.
Sources
planning-board-agenda-2026-11-10.pdf
Wed · Nov 4, 2026Nov 4, 20262 events

Agenda posted

Planning Board
Posted Wed at 6:51 p.m.
Nov 1020261item
On the agenda
  • New Draft Zoning for MCI Concord Consultant Presentation & Joint Discussion
    Possibly linked to
    MCI Concord Prison Redevelopment
Sources
planning-board-agenda-2026-11-10.pdf

Agenda posted

Select Board
Posted Wed at 6:51 p.m.
Nov 1020261item
On the agenda
  • New Draft Zoning for MCI Concord Consultant Presentation & Joint Discussion
    Possibly linked to
    MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning
Sources
select-board-agenda-2026-11-10.pdf
Mon · Nov 2, 2026Nov 2, 20261 event

Agenda posted

School Committee
Posted Nov 2, 2026
Nov 4202613items
On the agenda
  • AGENDA
  • Recognitions-CCHS Science Olympiad (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    CCHS Science Olympiad Dartmouth Trip Approval
  • Superintendent, Chairs and METCO Update (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    FY26 METCO Budget & Transportation
  • CCHS Student Update (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    CCHS Student Representative UpdatesCCHS Student Representative Updates 2023
  • Correspondence (5 minutes)
  • Vision of a Graduate Update (15 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Vision of a Graduate Accreditation Initiative
  • Debrief on Governing for Belonging Workshop (15 minutes)
  • Culture and Climate Framework (20 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Strategic Objective Inclusive Culture
  • CCHS Cell Phones (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    District Comprehensive Policy Review
  • Wellness Committee School Committee Representative (5 minutes)
  • FY27 Quarterly Transfers (10 minutes) (vote)
    Possibly linked to
    CPS Budget Transfer Approval Process
  • Community Coffees (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Parent Connection Coffees & ConferencesSchool Committee Community Coffees Program
  • CMS Solar (Concord Only / 5 minutes )
    Possibly linked to
    CMS Solar Project Financing and GrantConcord Middle School Solar Installation
Sources
school-committee-agenda-2026-11-04.pdf
Fri · Oct 30, 2026Oct 30, 20262 events
In the news

Breaking: Trail closing expected after new uranium finding at 2229 Main Superfund site - The Concord Bridge

Posted Oct 30
Linked to2229 Main Street Acquisition…
Sources
concordbridge.org/index.php/2026/10/07/trail-closing-expected-after-new-uranium-finding-at-2229-main-superfund-site
In the news

MCI discord: Housing debate flares as planning pivots to zoning - The Concord Bridge

Posted Oct 30
Linked toMCI Concord Redevelopment…
Sources
concordbridge.org/index.php/2026/10/19/mci-discord-housing-debate-flares-as-planning-pivots-to-zoning
Thu · Oct 29, 2026Oct 29, 20262 events

Agenda posted

Finance Committee
Posted Oct 29, 2026
Nov 520267items
On the agenda
  • Discussion and vote regarding Fiscal Year 2028 preliminary budget guidelines
    Possibly linked to
    Unified Budget Guideline
  • Town Moderator Karlen Reed will provide an update to the Finance Committee
  • Discussion regarding Finance Committee Report
  • Discussion regarding Town debt service led by Finance Committee member Donald Parker
    Possibly linked to
    Finance Committee Departmental overviews/Deep…
  • Approve the minutes for October 1st and October 15th
  • Review and discussion of compiled liaison report; additional verbal reports as needed
  • Review correspondence
Sources
finance-committee-agenda-2026-11-05.pdf
Hoodline
In the news

Concord Breaks Ground This Fall on Maisey O'Donnell Dive Training Center - Hoodline

Posted Oct 29
Linked toO'Donnell Dive Well Project
Sources
hoodline.com/2026/10/concord-breaks-ground-this-fall-on-maisey-o-donnell-dive-training-center
Thu · Oct 22, 2026Oct 22, 20262 events

Agenda posted

School Committee
Posted Oct 22, 2026
Oct 2720261item
On the agenda
  • Governing for Belonging Workshop with Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson
Sources
school-committee-agenda-2026-10-27.pdf
The Concord Bridge
In the news

Black Heritage Trail signs receive final Select Board approval - The Concord Bridge

Posted Oct 22
Linked toBlack Heritage Trail Markers
Sources
concordbridge.org/index.php/2026/09/07/black-heritage-trail-signs-receive-final-select-board-approval
Wed · Oct 21, 2026Oct 21, 20265 events

Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Oct 820262topics
Continuing Topics
Housing Production Plan Update and Steering…
Housing Production Plan Steering Committee Designation Mr. Starmer moved to nominate Mr. Bogosian as the Planning Board’s designee for the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee. Ms. Myers seconded the…
Planning Board Liaison Appointments to…
Mr. Almeida took a roll-call vote with all members voting in favor.
Procedural & other
2 items · adjournment
Planning Board· Oct-8-26
Pursuant to a notice and agenda filed with the Town Clerk, the Planning Board met at 8:00 am on October 8, 2026, virtually via Zoom. The meeting was recorded and will be available on the Minuteman Media Network. Chair Almeida called the…
Planning Board· Oct-8-26

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 am.

Sources
planning-board-minutes-2026-10-08.pdf

Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Sep 29202610topics
Continuing Topics
General Corrections Zoning Bylaw Warrant Article
Potential Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendment Warrant Article Ms. Felshin presented proposed amendments to Concord’s Zoning Bylaw intended to correct errors, eliminate ambiguities, improve clarity, and incorporate previously adopted Town policies.…
Wireless Overlay District Bylaw Rewrite and 755…
Several proposals involving hammerhead lots, nonconforming structures, wireless facilities, and sustainability review criteria were withdrawn or deferred because they required further discussion or could be affected by state law.…
Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (Article…
Ms. Felshin agreed to revise the article based on the Board’s feedback, with additional review by Town Counsel anticipated before proceeding to Town Meeting.
166 Commonwealth Ave Country Store & Gas…
The Town Planner also noted that the gas station project on Commonwealth Ave and the Novo Riverside Common housing project on Baker Avenue have started work and the Thoreau Housing project on Forest Ridge Road has been permitted.
West Concord Advisory Committee Charge Update
Draft West Concord Advisory Committee Amended Charge The West Concord Advisory Committee (WCAC) presented a revised charge proposing to expand its geographic focus beyond the business district, broaden its role in public education and outreach, and transition from a Planning Board subcommittee to a Select Board committee.…
MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning and…
Ms. Myers attended the Economic Vitality Committee where the conversation centered around MCI Concord and many questions that can’t be answered yet.
Envision Concord Action Items Matrix Update and…
Review Envision Concord Action Item Matrix The Board postponed this review to the next meeting.
New Topics
Housing Production Plan Update and Steering…New
The Town Planner commented that the Select Board reviewed the draft charge for the Housing Production Plan Steering Committee, and a consultant contract is expected to be finalized soon. Community Scale, which…
Chairs Breakfast Information ReportNew
Ms. Nelson gave a brief review of information received at the Chairs Breakfast including upcoming DEI training for Committee Chairs, refining the roles of Select Board Liaisons to the committees, and the rollout of the first ever Town of Concord Employee Handbook.
CPA Funding Cycle ApplicationsNew
Ms. Felshin gave an update on the Community Preservation Committee which had received 15 applications requesting approximately three million five hundred dollars in funds while there is only approximately two million dollars available for this funding cycle.
Procedural & other
4 items · public comment, adjournment
Planning Board· Sep-29-26
Pursuant to a notice and agenda filed with the Town Clerk, the Planning Board met at 7:00 pm on September 29, 2026, in the 1st Floor Conference Room at 141 Keyes Road and virtually via Zoom. The meeting was recorded and…
Planning Board· Sep-29-26

Public Comment The Chair opened the meeting for public comment and there was none.

Planning Board· Sep-29-26
Minutes: 5/26, 6/16, 7/7 Ms. Nelson moved to approve the minutes from the May 26th , June 16th and July 7th meetings. Mr. Bogosian seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0) by roll call…
Planning Board· Sep-29-26

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 pm.

Sources
planning-board-minutes-2026-09-29.pdf

Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Sep 820266topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
Wireless Overlay District Bylaw Rewrite and 755…
Recommendation: Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC (Applicant) for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Sections 7.8 and 11.8 for the installation of a 150 ft. wireless communication tower and facility in the Wireless Overlay District at 755 Walden Street (Parcel # 4039), owned by the Town of Concord.…
MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning and…
MCI-Concord event, Finance Committee meeting presentation by the Community Development Department and invitation from the League of Women Voters.
Fenn School Athletic Center Site Plan Review
Approval Not Required: 516 Monument Street The Board reviewed an application for an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan at 516 Monument Street allowing the Fenn School to combine four existing lots into one by eliminating interior lot lines to accommodate construction of their recently approved gymnasium.…
Umbrella Arts Center Cell Tower
The Board requested clearer references to those obligations in the recommendation and an additional condition requiring an engineer to certify that the completed tower does not exceed 150 feet before a certificate of use or compliance is issued.
Planning Board Liaison and Town Planner Updates
invitation from the League of Women Voters.
New Topics
Transportation Plan DevelopmentNew
new Transportation Plan, MCI-Concord event, Finance Committee meeting presentation by the Community Development Department and invitation from the League of Women Voters.
Procedural & other
3 items · public comment, adjournment
Planning Board· Sep-8-26
Pursuant to a notice and agenda filed with the Town Clerk, the Planning Board met at 7:00 pm on September 8, 2026, in the 1st Floor Conference Room at 141 Keyes Road and virtually via Zoom. The meeting was recorded and…
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Planning Board· Sep-8-26

The Chair opened the meeting for public comment and there was none.

Watch @ 43:22
Planning Board· Sep-8-26

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

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Sources
planning-board-minutes-2026-09-08.pdfwww.youtube.com/watch?v=g4-3mPEv7As

Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Aug 1820266topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
Fenn School Athletic Center Site Plan Review
Site Plan Review: Hancock Associates (Applicant) on behalf of The Fenn School (Owner) for Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Section 11.8 to construct a new 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street (Parcel # 1356).…
MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning and…
Board members expressed hesitation, citing the significant workload associated with the MCI-Concord zoning initiative and the need for extensive public engagement. Members also raised concerns about the…
Umbrella Arts Center Cell Tower
Select Board liaison Dean Banfield reported that improving cell phone coverage remains a priority for the Select Board, with projects progressing at the landfill and Umbrella Arts Center. He asked whether the…
Wireless Overlay District Bylaw Rewrite and 755…
He asked whether the Board would consider reintroducing the wireless zoning amendment that failed at the previous Town Meeting by one vote. Board members expressed hesitation, citing the significant…
Planning Board Liaison Appointments to…
Planning Board Liaison/Town Planner Updates Chair Almeida discussed a request by the Natural Resources Director for participation in a new Committee to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Mr. Starmer…
New Topics
498 Walden St Dryland Diving Center Site PlanNew
Site Plan Review: C.C. Pools, c/o DaneLaw (Applicant) on behalf of the Town of Concord (Owner) for Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Sections 4.4.1 and 11.8 to construct a new 1,300 sq. ft. dryland diving training center and to modify parking at 498 Walden St (Parcel # 0298).…
Procedural & other
3 items · public comment, adjournment
Planning Board· Aug-18-26
Pursuant to a notice and agenda filed with the Town Clerk, the Planning Board met at 7:00 pm on August 18, 2026, in the 1st Floor Conference Room at 141 Keyes Road and virtually via Zoom. The meeting was recorded and will…
Watch @ 0:01
Planning Board· Aug-18-26

The Chair opened the meeting for public comment and there was none.

Watch @ 43:25
Planning Board· Aug-18-26

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.

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Sources
planning-board-minutes-2026-08-18.pdfwww.youtube.com/watch?v=8bLjzo5jOnE

Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 21, 2026
Jul 28202610topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
Fenn School Athletic Center Site Plan Review
The Board continued its review of the Fenn School’s proposed 16,000-square-foot athletic center at 516 Monument Street. The Applicant submitted revised plans and additional information addressing pedestrian…
Wireless Overlay District Bylaw Rewrite and 755…
An application for a new wireless tower at the landfill has also been received. It is expected to come before the Board in September with a balloon test to be conducted in August to allow residents and Board members to evaluate the proposed tower’s visibility from various locations around town.
100 Domino Drive ANR Plan and Site Plan Review
The Board reviewed Batstone LLC’s request for off-site parking at 13Y Domino Drive following a lot line adjustment that made the previously landlocked parcel buildable but placed some of 100 Domino Drive’s existing parking on the adjacent property.…
MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning and…
The Board discussed upcoming opportunities to review the MCI-Concord redevelopment plans and proposed zoning. A public workshop will explain the illustrative plan, regulatory plan, and zoning approach, followed…
Planning Board: Route 2 Rotary and Cell Tower…
Dean Banfield, Select Board Member, commented that the Select Board finalized a letter to MassDOT supporting Option 2 for the rotary redesign while expressing concerns about inadequate pedestrian and bicycle access between Elm Street and Baker Avenue.…
New Topics
Response to State Zoning Act AmendmentsNew
The Town Planner reported that recent amendments to the Massachusetts Zoning Act, included in the Economic Development Bill and Affordable Homes Act, could significantly affect local zoning regulations. Changes…
Open Meeting Law Guidance for Attending Public…New
It was clarified that members may attend and ask questions in their individual capacities but should avoid deliberating as a group or creating the appearance of an Open Meeting Law violation. Staff agreed to…
Off-site Parking Request at 13Y Domino DriveNew
The Board reviewed the Planner’s Report and revisions submitted by Ms. Felshin.
Umbrella Arts Center Cell TowerNew
The Select Board also approved a lease for a cell tower at the Umbrella Arts Center, allowing the applicant to proceed with detailed plans. The project will require a special permit from the Board of Appeals,…
TAC Transportation Project Priority ListNew
The Transportation Advisory Committee met with Public Works to go through the priority list of projects that they had put together and talked about what projects Public Works could move forward with.
Procedural & other
4 items · public comment, adjournment
Planning Board· Jul-28-26
Pursuant to a notice and agenda filed with the Town Clerk, the Planning Board met at 7:00 pm on July 28, 2026, in the 1st Floor Conference Room at 141 Keyes Road and virtually via Zoom. The meeting was recorded and will be…
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Planning Board· Jul-28-26

The Chair opened the meeting for public comment and there was none.

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Planning Board· Jul-28-26

Ms. Felshin moved to approve the minutes from the April 14th and May 5th meetings as submitted.

Ms. Myers seconded the motion and the motion passed (6-0).

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Planning Board· Jul-28-26

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 pm.

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Tue · Oct 20, 2026Oct 20, 20262 events

Meeting Minutes posted

Select Board
Posted Oct 20, 2026
Sep 14202642topicsWatch video
Continuing Topics
Revolutionary War Monument Task Force Charge…
Discussion: Revolutionary War Monument Task Force Charge 5 Ms. Hartman reviewed the draft of the Revolutionary War Monument Task Force Charge that is included in the meeting packet. Ms.…
Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group
Ms. Rovelli stated that the Select Board will not receive public comments during the Hate and Bias Incident Reporting Work Group Update as there were two recent public sessions on the topic. Ms. Rovelli stated that anyone who wishes to comment on this agenda item should email the Select Board.
MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning
Ms. Rovelli stated that the MCI Concord Illustrative Plan presentation was given last week and feedback has been positive. Ms. Rovelli shared that there is an open survey for the community to make additional…
Cell Tower at 755 Walden Street Landfill
-The cell tower project at the landfill was approved last week both by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board. If there are no appeals, the tower will be online in the spring. -An approval was granted for the…
FY2027 Select Board DEI Training Goal
Kate Chartener of 888 Sudbury Rd., Chair of the Historic Districts Commission, speaking for herself, supports making this a cohesive effort but questioned the requirement that the Chair of the Committee to partake in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training as she felt that the training could be subjective depending on who is providing the training.…
FY27 Select Board Goals
Ms. Chartener stated that the committee chairs already are required to take ethics training each year amongst other requirements. Chair Rovelli responded that the FY27 goals adopted by the Select Board require…
Affordable Housing Strategy and Subsidized…
Amy Fater and Jon Trementozzi of U3 Advisors shared the slide deck presentation Multi-Site Residential Feasibility Analysis. Mr. McKennitt and Ms. Hartman made comments regarding the data on slide 9 regarding…
Land Use Working Group Establishment, Charge…
Ms. Zammuto introduced the presenters and provided an overview of the agenda item noting that the purpose of the analysis was to provide planning information, evaluate potential residential yield, and understand development feasibility and land value under different scenarios to inform future decisions.…
Peabody School Disposition and Sale
Ms. Zammuto stated that an appraisal is being carried out and will be available in October. Amy Fater and Jon Trementozzi of U3 Advisors shared the slide deck presentation Multi-Site Residential Feasibility…
ALS Ambulance Service Transition to In-house…
-The Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance project is still moving forward, and the town is working with the licensing agency, the service should be up and running soon. -The first monthly Operational Report is…
Concord Middle School Solar/storage Project
-Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) is tentatively scheduled to present the Concord Middle School (CMS) solar project to the School Committee on September 23 -An internal meeting took place last week with…
Municipal Facilities Maintenance Program
Additionally, the roof project will be completed at the Beede Center. -Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) is tentatively scheduled to present the Concord Middle School (CMS) solar project to the School…
MWRA Metro West Water Supply Expansion
-A group of 9 communities are investigating the feasibility of becoming members of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). A presentation of initial findings will be presented on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Goodwin Forum..…
O'Donnell Dive Well Project
-An approval was granted for the O’Donnell Dry Dive Well project. Barring any appeals, construction will commence very soon. Additionally, the roof project will be completed at the Beede Center. -Concord…
Regional Dispatch Feasibility Study…
An internal meeting took place last week with partners in Carlisle and Lincoln to advance the hosted emergency communication service project. The town will obtain these services for a feasibility study for providing hosted dispatch services pro bono through a partnership with the state. A feasibility study will be completed in January of 2027 and a public forum and presentation to the Select Board will be conducted.…
Road Maintenance Program and 10-year Capital…
-Paving work will continue this week on Route 117, a traffic plan is being worked on. -Rideout court project is underway and will be mostly completed this construction season. -Community Preservation Act (CPA)…
Town Manager Operations Report
3 -The Fire Department is participating in training at the Worcester Fire Academy this coming week. -The Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance project is still moving forward, and the town is working with the…
Black Heritage Trail Markers
Mimi Graney, Economic Vitality Manager stated that the Select Board had previously approved 9 out of the 11 proposed markers with the two remaining to go before the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Graney stated that…
Concord 250th Anniversary Celebration Planning
Mr. McKennitt stated that he wanted to dispel the notion that the 250th Corporation and the 250th Celebration Subcommittee were completely at odds. It was established that the…
Historical Markers Committee and Revolutionary…
Mr. Boehm added that the Select Board has discussed asking the Historical Commission to produce a strategy regarding telling untold stories. Mr. McKennitt stated that the 250th Committee vision…
FY2028 Budget Process and Priority Based…
FY28 Budget: Priority Based Budgeting Ms. Barrett stated that the town formerly used line-item budgeting but is now using priority based budgeting, where each department communicates their priorities and the services that they provide.…
FY27 Town Operating Budget Development and…
Ms. Barrett shared a page of the ClearGov software that is being used to support the new way of budgeting and provided an explanation of how staff use the software to enhance the budgeting process. Ms. Lafleur…
Concord Fire Department Equipment Donations
Ms. Lafleur stated that she will follow up on Mr. Banfield’s request.
One-day Liquor License Approvals
One Day Liquor Licenses: i. Wine and Malt Beverages for Jennifer Verrill of 11 Wheeler Rd. for a Trivia Night to take place on September 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Verrill Farm 14B Wheeler Rd. ii.…
Town Accountant Warrant Approvals (Standing…
Consent Agenda a. Town Account Warrants: September 3, 2026; September 10, 2026 b. One Day Liquor Licenses: i. Wine and Malt Beverages for Jennifer Verrill of 11 Wheeler Rd. for a Trivia Night to take place…
Warner's Pond Management
-The Warner’s Pond Management Committee has requested attention and resolution to the management of Gerow Park as the Recreation Department doesn’t have a way to fund management and maintenance of the park.
Select Board Communications and Office Hours
Communications Recommendations Mr. Boehm shared and presented the slide deck: Select Board Communication Discussion. Ms. Rovelli supported the idea of holding office hours and added that a theme to office…
Concord Middle School Building Project
Public Comment Wilson Kerr of 20 Damon St. shared that the Concord Middle School (CMS) Building Committee had their last meeting after seven years of meetings. Mr. Kerr shared a book that was put together by parents and given to all past and current members of the Building Committee. Mr. Kerr presented the Select Board with a copy of the pictorial book. Mr. Kerr stated that the project was completed more than $7 million under budget and on time.…
FY26 Year-end Closing, Reconciliation, and…
FY 26 Q4 Quarterly Update Rich Delorey, Town Accountant and Jennifer Barrett, Chief Financial Officer shared and presented the slide deck Town of Concord Fiscal Year 2026 Year End Update to the Select Board.…
Cultural District Committee Appointments
Select Board Appointments: a. Tracie Dunn of 26 Laws Brook Road to the West Concord Cultural District Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2029. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and…
Bylaw Codification Committee Formation and…
Discussion: Nominations for Bylaw Codification Committee The Select Board was provided a copy of the following community members that are being considered for membership on the Bylaw Codification Committee, for…
New Topics
Rideout Park Tennis Court ResurfacingNew
-Rideout court project is underway and will be mostly completed this construction season. -Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications are due on Friday. 3 -The Fire Department is…
IT and HR Professionals Day ProclamationsNew
c. Proclamations: Information Technology (IT) Professionals Day; Human Resource Professionals Day d. Gifts and Donations: Donation of two gas meters, calibration gas, and valves valued at $1,891.00 from Plug…
Marla Iyasere DEI Commission AppointmentNew
e. Select Board Nominations: Marla Iyasere of 317 Old Bedford Rd to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 31, 2028 Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt…
Plug Power Gas Meter Donation to Fire DepartmentNew
d. Gifts and Donations: Donation of two gas meters, calibration gas, and valves valued at $1,891.00 from Plug Power in West Concord, 45 Winthrop Street in the amount of $1,891.00 for the Town of Concord Fire Department.…
CCHS Amenities Building Construction and FundingNew
Mr. Banfield provided the following updates: -The Concord Middle School (CMS) Amenities building project has a path forward that would allow work to be done this fall. -The tower at the landfill will be poured…
FinCom Guidelines Covering All Town and School…New
-The Financial Committee continues to receive briefings and have discussions about the possibility of including all town and school spending in upcoming guidelines. Mr. Banfield provided the following…
Honored Citizen Selection Process RevisionNew
-The Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee is reevaluating and discussing possible revisions to the Honored Citizen selection process. -The Recreation Commission is considering a letter to the MCI…
West Concord Advisory Committee Charge Revision…New
The West Concord Advisory Committee is revising their charge and this will come in front of the Select Board for review and approval. -The Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee is reevaluating and…
Select Board Communications and Student…New
Due to complexity, the Select Board members decided to not move forward with the Select Board member/ student shadowing idea. Ms. Rovelli felt like creating a newsletter would not be practical though updating…
9/11 Remembrance Event Police and Fire AwardsNew
Lastly, Ms. Rovelli shared that she attended a 9-11 event on Friday that was moving and awards were given to police and fire.
Ag Day 2026 RecapNew
Chair’s Report Ms. Rovelli stated that Ag Day took place on September 12 and that the event was very successful. Ms. Rovelli noted that it was an excellent opportunity to interact with the community and there…
Procedural & other
3 items · adjournment
Select Board· Sep-14-26

1 Select Board Minutes September 14, 2026

Approved 10/19/26

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Select Board· Sep-14-26
Call to Order Pursuant to notice duly filed with the Town Clerk, the Concord Select Board convened in person on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Town House, Select Board Meeting Room, 22 Monument Sq. The meeting was available…
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Select Board· Sep-14-26

Adjournment

Ms. Rovelli adjourned the meeting at 9:36 PM.

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Meeting Minutes posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 20, 2026
Sep 292026Watch video
Procedural & other
3 items · procedural matters
Planning Board· Sep-29-26

Town of Concord Planning Board Housing Roundtable September 29, 2026

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Planning Board· Sep-29-26
Concord Housing Roundtable – Joint Meeting of the Select Board, Planning Board, Concord Housing Authority, Concord Housing Development Corporation, Concord Housing Foundation, Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, and Community…
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Planning Board· Sep-29-26

A quorum of Planning Board Members was not present at the September 29, 2026 Concord Housing Roundtable and no deliberations were undertaken.

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Mon · Oct 19, 2026Oct 19, 20261 event

Agenda posted

School Committee
Posted Oct 19, 2026
Oct 2120267items
On the agenda
  • Recognitions - Alcott: A Generation of Turtles
  • Superintendent, Chairs and METCO Update
  • Correspondence
  • Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2026 Concord Middle School and Academic Data Concord Middle School (20 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Strategic Objective Inclusive CultureCCHS SPACE Framework
  • Academic Data Elementary Schools (20 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Academic Data and Standardized Testing…
  • FY27 CPS Quarterly Transfers (vote) (10 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    CPS Budget Transfer Approval Process
  • CMS Solar Update (5 minutes)
    Possibly linked to
    Concord Middle School Solar InstallationCMS Solar Project Financing and Grant
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school-committee-agenda-2026-10-21.pdf
Thu · Oct 15, 2026Oct 15, 20265 events

Agenda posted

Planning Board
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Oct 2020265items
On the agenda
  • 7:00 pm Public hearing - Application of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities for Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Section 11.8 to demolish three buildings with 12 dwelling units and construct one 4-story, 16-unit dwelling at 80 Deaconess Road (Parcel # 3647-1).
  • Center & Main Definitive Subdivision; Lot D1 (1444 Main St.) Lot Release Request
    Possibly linked to
    Symes Development Subdivision Remand & Earth…
  • Review Updated Envision Concord Action Item Matrix
    Possibly linked to
    Envision Concord Goals/Actions Updates
  • Planning Board Liaison/Town Planner Updates
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    Planning Board Liaison and Town Planner Updates
  • Minutes: 7/28, 8/18, 9/8, 9/29, 10/8
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planning-board-agenda-2026-10-20.pdf

Agenda posted

Select Board
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Oct 19202616items
On the agenda
  • Select Board Meeting
  • Town Manager Appointments with the Approval of the Select Board: Kenneth (Ken) Risley of 1400 Lowell Road as an Associate Member of the Historical Commission for a partial term to expire May 31, 2027.
  • Presenter: Kaari Tari, Town Clerk
  • - Draft Spring Select Board Meeting Calendar
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    Select Board Meeting Calendar
  • 6:35 PM Town Manager's Report
  • Presenter: Wendy Rovelli, Chair, Kaari Tari, Town Clerk
  • Presenter: Alyssa Sandoval, Community Development Director
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    MCI Concord Redevelopment Master Planning
  • -Select Board Nominations
  • -Housing Group Nominations: Vote Appointments
  • Presenter: Alyssa Sandoval, Community Development Director
  • Presenter: Mimi Graney. Economic Vitality Manager
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    West Concord Poetry Phone Installation Approval
  • Presenters: Paul Boehm, Select Board Member, Anna Feldweg and Lindsay Wolff, Co-Chairs
    Possibly linked to
    Anna Feldweg West Concord Advisory Committee…
  • Presenter: Wendy Rovelli, Chair
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    Residential Tax Exemption / Tax Relief Task…
  • Presenter: Wendy Rovelli, Chair
    Possibly linked to
    Select Board Liaison Role and Reporting
  • Monday, November 9, 2026: Composting Plan Evaluation, Lowell Regional Transit Authority Board Consideration
  • Monday, November 16, 2026: Tax Rate Hearing
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select-board-agenda-2026-10-19.pdf

Agenda posted

Select Board
Posted Oct 15, 2026
Nov 1620263items
On the agenda
  • Town House 22 Monument Square Hearing Room
  • Monday, November 16, 2026
  • 6:00 P.M.
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select-board-agenda-2026-11-16.pdf
The Concord Bridge
In the news

NOVO development files comprehensive permit application - The Concord Bridge

Posted Oct 15
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2 stories
  • New prison reuse plan could double retail, trim parking
    The Concord Bridge·Oct 15, 2026
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    The Concord Bridge·Oct 15, 2026
Posted Oct 15
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