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Cameron McKennitt
Currently serves on Select Board
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“Mr. McKennitt stated that rooftop solar has good economics whereas canopy solar has more negative economics.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that a request could be made to Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funding this project.”
“Mr. McKennitt inquired if the motion on the article was inclusive of a specific sum of money.”
“Mr. McKennitt also requested to postpone the discussion of the charge.”
“Mr. McKennitt also requested to postpone the discussion of the charge.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 24.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 24.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 24.”
“Mr. McKennitt recommended clarification and specificity in the second paragraph regarding the "unintentional violations,"”
“Mr. McKennitt expressed support for the letter.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the initial draft was created by him and Ms. Lafleur only”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the initial draft was created by him and Ms. Lafleur only”
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“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt challenged the assertion that the projected increase to the median property tax bill would be in the range of $1700.00 per year”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the school district applied for a Green School Works grant to assist in funding the CMS solar project and shared with residents that the electric bill for the month of April, to be received in May, will have the time of day rates on it.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the school district applied for a Green School Works grant to assist in funding the CMS solar project and shared with residents that the electric bill for the month of April, to be received in May, will have the time of day rates on it.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the school district applied for a Green School Works grant to assist in funding the CMS solar project and shared with residents that the electric bill for the month of April, to be received in May, will have the time of day rates on it.”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that municipal planning goals should be inclusive of not only housing goals but financial, business and tax revenue goals”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that municipal planning goals should be inclusive of not only housing goals but financial, business and tax revenue goals”
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“Mr. McKennitt, as Liaison to the School District”
“stating to Mr. McKennitt that the MCI Concord wastewater treatment plant may provide a more cost-effective approach”
“Mr. McKennitt shared a printed version of comments that he made on the draft. Mr. McKennitt requested to change the way that diversity is defined in the char”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry regarding why the Audit Committee was not involved in the decision to change auditors”
“Mr. McKennitt added that material impacts may not be known at this point”
“Mr. McKennitt requested information regarding return on investment for the Economic Vitality and Tourism budget, such as increases in revenue or grant money.”
2026-01-27·Select Board·spoke
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“Mr. McKennitt shared that he and Ms. Lafleur researched the proclamations of eight other communities, and thanked Ms. Lafleur for her work on the project. Mr. McKennitt stated that the intention of the Select Board is to do something meaningful and that the Select Board cares that the people of Concord are treated well and treated equally.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared a printed version of comments that he made on the draft.”
“Ms. Reichman confirmed that the edits to the minutes that were submitted by Mr. McKennitt”
“Ms. Reichman confirmed that the edits to the minutes that were submitted by Mr. McKennitt”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry”
“Mr. McKennitt's question about cell infrastructure improvement”
“Mr. McKennitt's question about cell infrastructure improvement”
“In response to Mr. McKennitt's question”
“In response to Mr. McKennitt's question”
“In response to Mr. McKennitt's question”
“Mr. Boehm, Mr. McKennitt and Ms. Rovelli expressed verbal support for a resolution based on the IHRA definition.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that he is supportive of the revisions to the draft DEI Commission charge document that Chair Howell has put forth based on suggestions from the Select Board and would like the opportunity to review the language further.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that he is supportive of the revisions to the draft DEI Commission charge document that Chair Howell has put forth based on suggestions from the Select Board and would like the opportunity to review the language further.”
“Mr. McKennitt and Chair Howell shared the concern that there is a potential loss of public visibility with specific expenditures should the NRC have the power to purchase parcels without Select Board approval.”
“Ms. Lafleur stated that Town Counsel has done work on the Door to Door Solicitating
Bylaw and that an updated bylaw has been drafted.”
“Mr. McKennitt thanked the staff and stated that the Select Board is caught up on minutes and that they have been well done.”
“Mr. McKennitt thanked the staff and stated that the Select Board is caught up on minutes and that they have been well done.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested keeping the current volunteer applicants in mind for any new opportunities.”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry”
“Mr. McKennitt feels this is an improved version and thanked Mr. Howell for his leadership on this effort. Mr. McKennitt would like an additional opportunity to propose edits to the document. Mr. McKennitt challenged how the revised charge indicates members are to be chosen and instead would like to rely on the process as outlined in APP #10 for the DEI commission appointments.”
“Mr. McKennitt recommended a compromised "four and four" split”
“Mr. McKennitt weighed in on what the starting baseline was and inquired about actual efficiencies”
“Mr. McKennitt encouraged the finance team to look at staffing optimization vs. lowering services and is in support of a 2.5% budget increase.”
“In response to Mr. McKennitt's question about fundraising for the turf field”
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2025-12-08·Select Board·spoke
“In response to Mr. McKennitt's inquiry”
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“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
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“Mr. McKennitt referenced pages 18, 19, 20 and 22 to establish that parcels assessed above the "break even figure" are less than 10% of the total money that is being redistributed and therefore that more than 90% of the tax increases are coming from non-qualifying parcels such as rental properties.”
“Mr. McKennitt referenced pages 18, 19, 20 and 22 to establish that parcels assessed above the "break even figure" are less than 10% of the total money that is being redistributed and therefore that more than 90% of the tax increases are coming from non-qualifying parcels such as rental properties.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the Town of Concord should position itself to attract more commercial and industrial business rather than put a tax rate in place that could impede progress.”
“Mr. McKennitt appreciated the information provided in the presentation and encouraged the Town Manager to continue to review the budget to look for places where savings can be found.”
“Mr. McKennitt appreciated the information provided in the presentation and encouraged the Town Manager to continue to review the budget to look for places where savings can be found.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony was great and well attended and he thanked the Veterans.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony was great and well attended and he thanked the Veterans.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony was great and well attended and he thanked the Veterans.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony was great and well attended and he thanked the Veterans.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony was great and well attended and he thanked the Veterans.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the RTE is a regressive tax redistribution scheme with terrible results.”
“Mr. McKennitt stated that the RTE is a regressive tax redistribution scheme with terrible results.”
“Mr. McKennitt voting Naye”
“Mr. McKennitt voting Naye”
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“Mr. McKennitt reiterated that the site had already been reviewed and approved as a suitable location for a bench.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry”
2025-10-27·Select Board·motioned
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2025-10-27·Select Board·abstained
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
2025-10-20·Select Board·motioned
“motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt”
“Mr. McKennitt:
Attended a meeting where the School Committee presented on their zero-based budget
process. Additionally, the School Committee is working on models of cost increases as
a result of potential new development. Mr. McKennitt will attend a meeting on
Wednesday at the middle school.”
“Ms. Rovelli asked Mr. McKennitt for clarification about the data in the minutes indicating that home value in Concord has seen a lower increase than the rate of inflation over the last 20 years.”
“Ms. Rovelli asked Mr. McKennitt for clarification about the data in the minutes indicating that home value in Concord has seen a lower increase than the rate of inflation over the last 20 years.”
“Ms. Rovelli asked Mr. McKennitt for clarification about the data in the minutes indicating that home value in Concord has seen a lower increase than the rate of inflation over the last 20 years.”
2025-10-20·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt is in support of removing the tree and that a fee can be paid or smaller trees can be planted in place of the tree.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded”
“Mr. McKennitt's inquiry regarding the appointment to the Climate Action Committee”
“Mr. McKennitt requested an edit on page six regarding clarification of his response on the topic of additional single-family homes added to Concord inventory and a second edit on page seven regarding the lack of existence of a town-based incident reporting system in Belmont.”
“It was suggested by Mr. McKennitt that research into how other towns manage their pro/con statements might be beneficial”
“Mr. McKennitt and Mr. Boehm thanked Dr. Forman for his donation.”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that implementing the Senior Means Tested Exemption is a municipal choice that require a home rule petition and vote at Town Meeting, while the RTE requires a vote by the Select Board. Mr. McKennitt also offered considerations for the task force, noting the following: 1) the RTE is a tool that the state indicates is for vacation towns with high levels of 2nd home ownership, or towns with high rental levels and small variance between renter and homeowner income - neither of which describe Concord; 2) the value of homes in Concord has seen a lower increase than the rate of inflation over the last 20 years; and 3) the broader issue that impacts all Concord taxpayers is that Concord ranks 5th in the state in terms of single family property tax $ paid, despite being 20th in the state in terms of single family home value.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested clarification of the language "high risk projects" to more clearly define the status of projects categorized in this way”
“Mr. McKennitt requested clarification of the language "high risk projects" to more clearly define the status of projects categorized in this way”
“Mr. McKennitt requested clarification of the language "high risk projects" to more clearly define the status of projects categorized in this way”
“Mr. McKennitt requested clarification of the language "high risk projects" to more clearly define the status of projects categorized in this way”
“Mr. McKennitt requested clarification of the language "high risk projects" to more clearly define the status of projects categorized in this way”
“Mr. McKennitt inquired why the survey does not ask for information about assets”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that he is also interested in serving.”
“Mr. McKennitt asserted that there should be a focus on broad representation and therefore would prefer to make the nomination at the next meeting, once the Representative from the School Committee is established.”
2025-10-06·Select Board·abstained
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“A motion was duly made by Mr. McKennitt and seconded, to approve a 2% merit bonus increase”
“with Chair Howell, Ms, Hartman, Ms Rovelli and Mr. Boehm voting Aye and Mr. McKennitt voting Naye”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to remove items b. and c. under Select Board Appointments from the motion to provide an opportunity for discussion.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to remove items b. and c. under Select Board Appointments from the motion to provide an opportunity for discussion.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to remove items b. and c. under Select Board Appointments from the motion to provide an opportunity for discussion.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested that the July 22 minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda because he attended the meeting and was not included in the attendance.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that when the School Committee met last week, Dr. Laurie Hunter provided an extensive update on actions being taken to address antisemitism and that the schools have received grants that are going to be used for programs and training to address antisemitism.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that when the School Committee met last week, Dr. Laurie Hunter provided an extensive update on actions being taken to address antisemitism and that the schools have received grants that are going to be used for programs and training to address antisemitism.”
“Mr. McKennitt added that he has knowledge and work experience in strategic planning and offered to assist with planning.”
“Mr. McKennitt added that he has knowledge and work experience in strategic planning and offered to assist with planning.”
“Mr. McKennitt inquired about access challenges, which are illustrated as conceptual ideas on the plans.”
“Mr. McKennitt shared that he did research on existing reporting systems and informed the board of his findings”
“Mr. McKennitt voiced his opposition to the letter, stating that he is opposed to imposing a new tax on the citizens of the Town of Concord for many reasons”
“Mr. McKennitt voiced his opposition to the letter, stating that he is opposed to imposing a new tax on the citizens of the Town of Concord for many reasons”
“The motion passed 4-1, with Mr. McKennitt voting nay.”
“The motion passed 4-1, with Mr. McKennitt voting nay.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to discuss the appointment of Linda Miller to the Land Use Working Group and asked if there was a vacancy for the MCI Concord Advisory Board's representative to the Land Use Working Group.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to discuss the appointment of Linda Miller to the Land Use Working Group and asked if there was a vacancy for the MCI Concord Advisory Board's representative to the Land Use Working Group.”
“Mr. McKennitt requested to discuss the appointment of Linda Miller to the Land Use Working Group and asked if there was a vacancy for the MCI Concord Advisory Board's representative to the Land Use Working Group.”
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“Mr. McKennitt recused himself from the hearing at 6:39 PM.”
“Mr. McKennitt brought forth the topic of the ballot error”
“Mr. McKennitt brought forth the topic of the ballot error”
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“Mr. McKennitt expressed concerns about the scope of what would be reported in an additional town-based system that is incremental to existing reporting systems.”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt agrees with the need for a timely, transparent reporting system”
“Mr. McKennitt”
2025-08-11·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennett amended the motion to add "evaluating" in the sentence beginning with "The second..."”
“Mr. McKennitt, the Liaison to CHDC, shared that he supports the appointment of Ann Sussmand due to Ms. Sussman’s expertise relevant to the position and he also summarized his conversations with Julie McClure, Chair of the CHDC about the appointment; Ms. McClure supports the appointment and further the Select Board has received four letters of recommendation in support of the appointment.”
“Mr. McKennitt agrees with the need for a timely, transparent reporting system, however is interested in the resources or systems that currently exist that could be leveraged in order to create a reporting system. Mr. McKennett also inquired about existing policies and if any updates are needed.”
“Mr. McKennitt agrees with the need for a timely, transparent reporting system, however is interested in the resources or systems that currently exist that could be leveraged in order to create a reporting system. Mr. McKennett also inquired about existing policies and if any updates are needed.”
“Mr. McKennitt presented the proposed amendments”
“Mr. McKennitt asked about Brian Farber's nomination to the DEI Commission, noting that it was his understanding that other members of the community had expressed interest in serving on the Commission and asked if they had also been considered.”
2025-07-28·Select Board·motioned
“Mr. McKennitt proposed administrative and verbiage clarifications to the meeting minutes from July 14, 2025”
2025-07-28·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt asked to remove the nomination of Brian Farber to the DEI Commission.”
“Mr. McKennitt, as Select Board Liaison to the CHDC, commented that he worked with the Chair of the CHDC on this nomination recommendation and feels that Ms. Sussman is qualified and supports her nomination.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked how the Select Board and Town collaborate with one another and move these incidents forward into action.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked how the Select Board and Town collaborate with one another and move these incidents forward into action.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked to consider what the financial goals are for creating stabilization funds within the charge.”
“Mr. McKennitt responded that he is comfortable with Mr. Howell's revisions of the goals”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that before we take on a new process, like reporting, we should have a clear understanding on what current processes are and where the gaps are. Mr. McKennitt continued and noted from his professional experience that sometimes adding processes doesn't bring the expected outcomes.”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that before we take on a new process, like reporting, we should have a clear understanding on what current processes are and where the gaps are. Mr. McKennitt continued and noted from his professional experience that sometimes adding processes doesn't bring the expected outcomes.”
“Mr. McKennitt thanked everyone who has spent time organizing this meeting and thanked everyone participating in the discussion. Mr. McKennitt stated that antisemitism has no place in our community or in our schools, and that the use of hateful language, whether out of ignorance or intent, reflects real harm and it's unacceptable. Mr. McKennitt noted that as Representative Cataldo stated, antisemitism is rising across the country and that it's found our way into our schools. Mr. McKennitt said that we need to support our affected students and make sure that we have a clear and effective response. Additionally, Mr. McKennitt apologized to the Jewish community of Concord and Carlisle, and everywhere, that they have been subject to these antisemitic acts and symbols of hate. Mr. McKennitt voiced his commitment to seek the best ways to address these issues and if you'd like to share your experience, ideas, or just to be heard, he's available and wants to be active in this process.”
“Mr. McKennitt thanked everyone who has spent time organizing this meeting and thanked everyone participating in the discussion. Mr. McKennitt stated that antisemitism has no place in our community or in our schools, and that the use of hateful language, whether out of ignorance or intent, reflects real harm and it's unacceptable. Mr. McKennitt noted that as Representative Cataldo stated, antisemitism is rising across the country and that it's found our way into our schools. Mr. McKennitt said that we need to support our affected students and make sure that we have a clear and effective response. Additionally, Mr. McKennitt apologized to the Jewish community of Concord and Carlisle, and everywhere, that they have been subject to these antisemitic acts and symbols of hate. Mr. McKennitt voiced his commitment to seek the best ways to address these issues and if you'd like to share your experience, ideas, or just to be heard, he's available and wants to be active in this process.”
“Mr. McKennitt voiced concern regarding the precedent of appointing two Select Board members”
“The motion passed 4-1, with Mr. McKennitt voting nay.”
“Mr. McKennitt voiced his interest in the role of Clerk, stating that he has worked hard over the last year as a Select Board member and brings a balanced perspective, also noting that the position of Clerk is often the prerequisite for becoming Chair of the Board.”
“with Mr. McKennitt voting nay due to his interest in the position.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked how these two specific poles were identified as the best locations for the infrastructure.”
“Mr. McKennitt remarked that he is in support of the first sentence of the statement, but not the second. Mr. McKennitt further noted that the word "prioritize" could also be removed from the first sentence.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked a question regarding the language of NEDA payment to the Town related to “housing, health care, and financial security for persons aged fifty-five (55) or older”.”
“Mr. McKennitt noted that voting on this was not an agenda item tonight, so was hesitant because of this but also because he feels that the agreement provides the Town flexibility currently.”
“Mr. McKennitt presented the proposed amendments to Administrative Policy and Procedure #10”
“Mr. McKennitt recused himself from the hearing as a National Grid employee.”
“Mr. McKennitt left the meeting early at this time due to a scheduling conflict.”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Both Ms. Hartman and Mr. McKennitt expressed desire to be the representative of the Board on the Working Group. Mr. McKennitt noted his background in integrated planning and design across multiple disciplines and emphasized his ability to support scenario planning.”
“The motion passed 4-0-1, with Mr. McKennitt abstaining due to his interest in also serving on the Working Group.”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt mentioned revisiting APP 10 amendments”
“Article 34 – Stormwater Enterprise Fund Expenditures – Cameron McKennitt”
“Mr. McKennitt asked if there are additional flags being flown for both requests.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked if there are additional flags being flown for both requests.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked questions such as what are other neighboring communities doing and asked the Petitioners about data sources supporting the request for a ban. Mr. McKennitt also noted that a different route could be to start with a ban on Town-owned properties, rather than starting with a full ban for the whole Town.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked if this was an existing Town or State law, in which Ms. Rovelli responded it was an existing Town Zoning Bylaw.”
“Mr. McKennitt voted nay.”
“Mr. McKennitt provided an update on the Town Meeting Study Committee and a Concord Business Partnership meeting.”
“Mr. McKennitt provided an update on the Town Meeting Study Committee and a Concord Business Partnership meeting.”
“Mr. McKennitt suggested adding a Planning Board representative and then adding an additional At-Large Member, so that there would be two total At-Large Members.”
“Mr. McKennitt suggested adding a Planning Board representative and then adding an additional At-Large Member, so that there would be two total At-Large Members.”
“Mr. McKennitt raised concern about the potential impact of hours of service on parking availability, particularly in the town center, referencing related discussions from planning board hearings. This concern supported the preference for the 11:00 p.m. standard cutoff.”
“Mr. McKennitt provided an update on proposed revisions to the appointments policy based on previous discussions, including data on multiple committee appointments and suggestions for improving the volunteer card process and communication.”
2025-03-24·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt noted that Mrs. Gardella, celebrating her 100th birthday, was his kindergarten teacher at Harvey Wheeler, and he plans to deliver her Centennial Proclamation on April 4th.”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt – Aye”
“Mr. McKennitt will return with an updated draft based on Select Board feedback received.”
“Mr. McKennitt volunteering to lead this effort”
“Mr. McKennitt volunteering to lead this effort”
“Mr. McKennitt volunteering to lead this effort”
“Mr. McKennitt questioned the rationale for acquiring an environmentally designated Superfund site.”
“Mr. McKennitt asked about the Memorial Fund gifting to the town”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt requested the removal of the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force nominations for discussion.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. McKennitt also stated that some parts are irrelevant and should be reviewed.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt reported a correction on the date and that The Town Meeting subcommittee voted 5 to 3”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt is in full support of the Amenities building and supports exploring this avenue in unusual circumstances with dual sources for CPC funding.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. McKennitt raised concerns about a "broken" process and qualified non-committee members not being considered. He wanted to see the full list of volunteers.”