Henry Dane

“Chair Hartman opened the discussion on the potential Select Board Sign-On to the Conservation Law Foundation’s comment letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield proposed expansion, noting that this letter is the product of her and former Select Board Chair Henry Dane working with the Foundation.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion on recommendations for Annual and Special Town Meeting.”

“Chair Dane continued and noted that the Select Board also still must make a recommendation on Article 38”

“Mr. Dane continued and commented that the Town Moderator has noted that she anticipates a motion on the floor of Annual Town Meeting for the vote of Article 22 – Authorize New Middle School Naming – Name the New Concord Middle School Ellen Garrison Middle School to be taken via paper ballot and if so, asked the Select Board to weigh in on the procedure of the meeting if a motion to vote via paper ballot passed.”

“Mr. Dane continued and commented that the Town Moderator has noted that she anticipates a motion on the floor of Annual Town Meeting for the vote of Article 22 – Authorize New Middle School Naming – Name the New Concord Middle School Ellen Garrison Middle School to be taken via paper ballot and if so, asked the Select Board to weigh in on the procedure of the meeting if a motion to vote via paper ballot passed.”

“Mr. Dane continued and commented that there is an anticipated amendment to Article 20 – Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Budget to remain at the Finance Committee Guideline and asked if the Select Board would support or oppose the amendment.”

“Chair Dane firstly noted of a scheduling oversight and apologized for the scheduling of a Board meeting during Passover.”

“Chair Dane firstly noted of a scheduling oversight and apologized for the scheduling of a Board meeting during Passover.”

“Chair Dane firstly noted of a scheduling oversight and apologized for the scheduling of a Board meeting during Passover.”

“Chair Dane firstly noted of a scheduling oversight and apologized for the scheduling of a Board meeting during Passover.”

“Henry Dane emphasized the importance of supporting the Finance Committee guidelines as an "objective" financial analysis tool.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Chair Dane, in support”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane asked a question regarding the life of the batteries.”

“Chair Dane asked a question regarding the life of the batteries.”

“Chair Dane recused himself from this agenda item as a member of the Concord Independent Battery.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane reported that the legal opinions received both by Town Counsel and from the School District Counsel regarding the renaming of the Concord Middle School are included in the Select Board meeting packet for this evening.”

“Chair Dane commented that he made some suggested edits to the first draft of charge”

“called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM”

“Chair Dane reported that the Appeal of the Estabrook Road case recently took place with oral arguments heard”

“Chair Dane commented that he thinks it would be appropriate to add a member to the committee with familiarity with zoning, so that this member could be more of an advocate for zoning versus a regulator.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane reported on the Concord-Carlisle League of Women’s Voters First Friday event regarding MCI Concord that was held on Friday, March 1, 2024. Chair Dane noted the high resident attendance and of the positive discourse that took place.”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion regarding MCI Concord”

“Chair Dane noted that the Co-Chairs of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission were unable to attend the Public Hearing this evening, so that there will not be a formal presentation made on Article 41. Chair Dane continued that because the Public Hearing had been deliberately continued to this evening's meeting that he would still permit public comment on the Warrant Article.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane reported on the Town continuing to work on planning regarding the MCI Concord closure announcement.”

“Mr. Dane asked if this Warrant Article also proposes electronic voting at Town Meeting.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion with the Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee Chair Tracey Marano”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion with the Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee Chair Tracey Marano”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion with the Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee Chair Tracey Marano”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane noted commented that the conversation has been productive, but it is clear that the groups at the table this evening must formulate a roadmap for capital needs and planning, and that decisions regarding capital needs should not be made without a discussion amongst these groups.”

“Mr. Dane noted commented that the conversation has been productive, but it is clear that the groups at the table this evening must formulate a roadmap for capital needs and planning, and that decisions regarding capital needs should not be made without a discussion amongst these groups.”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane reported on”

“Chair Dane reported on”

“Chair Dane noted that the gift specifically deals with the maintenance of the artificial turf and under the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District, the Town can decide if it would like to continue with the artificial turf or natural grass, which this gift could dictate and have further discussion on.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane opened the discussion on the draft that he prepared for the Select Board entry in the 2023 Annual Town Report. Mr. Dane noted that a few suggested edits were received by other Board members, which then were reviewed.”

“Mr. Dane commented that he found it surprising that the State would propose a closure as such without consideration and consultation of the Town, as the Town will be seriously impacted by the closure.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane added that he also would like for a revision as such to be added.”

“Chair Dane added that he also would like for a revision as such to be added.”

“Chair Dane added that he also would like for a revision as such to be added.”

“Chair Dane opened his report by thanking the Barrow Bookstore for their generous donation toward the George Dugan Soldiers Memorial.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane thanked the Task Force for their work and the report and suggested that there could be a Town staff internal review of both reports and designate a Town staff member to be the point person for reviewing concerns.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion and stated that a list of proposed Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles submitted up to this point has been prepared and attached to the Select Board meeting agenda. Chair Dane continued and noted that the statutory process for articles to be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant is either placement on the warrant by the Select Board or by petition with a few notable exceptions being Community Preservation Committee articles and School Budget articles.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane noted that this item is scheduled on tonight’s meeting agenda, so she can continue speaking on the topic at that time.”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane presented on the Public Records Request for documents relating to Hanscom North Airfield proposed expansion and what the Town's next decision regarding strategy will be considering Massport's incomplete response to the request. Mr. Dane continued and suggested that the Select Board delegate this decision to the Town Manager.”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane asked how the Town would produce the funds for the study.”

“Mr. Dane – No”

“Chair Dane asked if this is an amendment to the Home Rule Petition that has already been filed.”

“Chair Dane asked if this is an amendment to the Home Rule Petition that has already been filed.”

“Chair Dane - Aye”

“Chair Dane - Aye”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane announced that five minutes would be allocated for those who want to discuss the Warners Pond Task Force Charge.”

“Mr. Dane stated that this discussion falls under A.P.P. #43 that necessitates the Select Board's approval for placing commemorative items in/on Town Property.”

“Chair Dane noted that the Select Board hosted an effective Annual Town Meeting Preview Meeting on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and that the Board’s next meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023 will be the last chance to decide on which articles the Select Board may wish to sponsor on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Chair Dane continued and updated that the Town is close to wrapping up negotiations for the new Concord Center cell phone tower. Chair Dane then noted that the Town had filed a Public Records Request with Massport regarding the proposed expansion project, which has not yet been responded to, which may lead to an appeal.”

“Chair Dane noted that the Select Board hosted an effective Annual Town Meeting Preview Meeting on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and that the Board’s next meeting on Monday, December 18, 2023 will be the last chance to decide on which articles the Select Board may wish to sponsor on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Chair Dane continued and updated that the Town is close to wrapping up negotiations for the new Concord Center cell phone tower. Chair Dane then noted that the Town had filed a Public Records Request with Massport regarding the proposed expansion project, which has not yet been responded to, which may lead to an appeal.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane stated that he had also approached the state legislators for funding, emphasizing that Concord is unable to bear the financial burden of ensuring safety and a meaningful environment for the public completely.”

“Mr. Dane stated that he had also approached the state legislators for funding, emphasizing that Concord is unable to bear the financial burden of ensuring safety and a meaningful environment for the public completely.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 9:00AM.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane began the meeting of the Select Board by stating that the meeting was convened to primarily vote on opening the Town Meeting Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane explained that there was a clerical error in the legal advertisement in the Concord Bridge regarding the start time of the Public Hearing, so the Select Board opened and continued the Public Hearing to its intended start time.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane noted that the Planning Board has requested to change the date of the Planning Board Public Hearing from Wednesday, March 13, 2023 to Tuesday, March 12, 2023.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane then discussed a timeline of which the Select Board has considered the implementation of the residential exemption over the past year. Chair Dane continued that if the Town believes in having economic diversity and allowing many elderly residents to continue living in Concord, the residential exemption makes sense and is beneficial for the Town.”

“Chair Dane then discussed a timeline of which the Select Board has considered the implementation of the residential exemption over the past year. Chair Dane continued that if the Town believes in having economic diversity and allowing many elderly residents to continue living in Concord, the residential exemption makes sense and is beneficial for the Town.”

“Chair Dane – No”

“to authorize Chair Dane to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane presented a draft letter that has comments compiled to be submitted to Mass Housing in response to the Thoreau Residences 40B application.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane noted that transportation and safety of pedestrian crossings for accessing businesses is paramount for age-friendly initiatives in Town.”

“Chair Dane presented a draft Select Board meeting calendar through 2024 Annual Town Meeting.”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane reported on:”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane commented that the first aspect of the letter is whether or not the Town is seeking funds from state and federal sources, which he confirmed that the Town is working very hard to do.”

“Chair Dane commented that the first aspect of the letter is whether or not the Town is seeking funds from state and federal sources, which he confirmed that the Town is working very hard to do.”

“Chair Dane commented that the first aspect of the letter is whether or not the Town is seeking funds from state and federal sources, which he confirmed that the Town is working very hard to do.”

“Chair Dane commented that the first aspect of the letter is whether or not the Town is seeking funds from state and federal sources, which he confirmed that the Town is working very hard to do.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane noted that he is committed to working with the Deputy Town Manager on the improvement of cellular service in Town. Chair Dane continued and noted of several upcoming events of interest to the public”

“Chair Dane noted that he is committed to working with the Deputy Town Manager on the improvement of cellular service in Town. Chair Dane continued and noted of several upcoming events of interest to the public”

“Chair Dane noted that he is committed to working with the Deputy Town Manager on the improvement of cellular service in Town. Chair Dane continued and noted of several upcoming events of interest to the public”

“Chair Dane noted that he is committed to working with the Deputy Town Manager on the improvement of cellular service in Town. Chair Dane continued and noted of several upcoming events of interest to the public”

“Chair Dane noted that he is committed to working with the Deputy Town Manager on the improvement of cellular service in Town. Chair Dane continued and noted of several upcoming events of interest to the public”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane asked a question regarding the terms of the lease.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“Chair Dane asked that on page 4 of the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes that it be made clear that the vote that was not taken was in relation to Ms. Scheunemann's application for a Disclosure of Conflict of Interest for the Concord 2025 Executive Committee – Communications and Publications Subcommittee.”

“Chair Dane asked that on page 4 of the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes that it be made clear that the vote that was not taken was in relation to Ms. Scheunemann's application for a Disclosure of Conflict of Interest for the Concord 2025 Executive Committee – Communications and Publications Subcommittee.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane reported that the Town is working very hard to solve the problem of cell phone reception/towers”

“Chair Dane reported that the Town is working very hard to solve the problem of cell phone reception/towers”

“Chair Dane reported that the Town is working very hard to solve the problem of cell phone reception/towers”

“Chair Dane reported that the Town is working very hard to solve the problem of cell phone reception/towers”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion on the draft letter”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion on the previously approved but now amended letter to the Governor regarding Hanscom North Airfield. Chair Dane noted that the amendment to the letter was a removal of a bullet point.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane asked if a list serve could be assembled for residents that wish to receive updated correspondence on Hansom North Airfield could sign up like such to receive updates on the Select Board, Planning Board, etc.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane asked if it would be more appropriate to stagger the expirations”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Mr. Dane noted that in the Select Board meeting packet that there is a further opportunity to provide comment to the Federal Aviation Administration on noise which must be submitted by September 29, 2023.”

“Chair Dane asked if it would be more appropriate to stagger the expirations”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane did not have a report.”

“Select Board Chair Henry Dane called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.”

“called the meeting to order”

“Chair Dane commented on the vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals and noted that it is important that people with specific experience in the field be considered for appointment to this Board. Chair Dane continued and noted of the importance of boards and committees meeting in person when agenda items require deliberations.”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane – Aye”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion on the Town Manager Evaluation composite results and reviewed the narrative comments from the results.”

“Chair Dane asked if the Chief of Police and Fire Chief also express the Town Manager's opinion.”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion”

“Chair Dane opened the discussion”

“Chair Dane - Aye”

“Chair Dane - Aye”

“Chair Dane”