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Linda Escobedo

No current terms — past member.
Past: Select Board (2020–2024)

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2024-06-17·Select Board·spoke2025 Annual Town Meeting Calendar →
“Ms. McAndrew provided an update regarding the Annual Town Meeting Calendar.”
2024-04-29·Select Board·abstainedArticle 20 CCRS Budget FinCom Amendment →
“Ms. Escobedo voting nay.”
2024-04-22·Select Board·spokeConcord Prison Cemetery Project →
“Ms. Escobedo asked about funds for the project, specifically about Community Preservation funds and other fundraising. Ms. Escobedo also asked about the Department of Corrections maintaining the cemetery in the future. Lastly, Ms. Escobedo asked if any attempts were made to contact the decedents of those buried in the cemetery.”
2024-04-22·Select Board·spokeHistoric Preservation Plan updates →
“Attended the Ellen Garrison event”
2024-04-22·Select Board·spokeEllen Garrison Middle School Naming →
“Attended the Ellen Garrison event”
2024-04-22·Select Board·spokeConcord Housing Roundtable Coordination →
“Attended the Ellen Garrison event”
2024-04-01·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo asked to remove item a and items c. iii. and c. vi. from the Consent Agenda.”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spokeZoning Board of Appeals Appointments →
“Ms. Escobedo asked to remove item a and items c. iii. and c. vi. from the Consent Agenda.”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo asked a question of clarification regarding the start times of the applications for One Day Liquor Licenses for Concord Country Club for events on May 3 and May 31, 2024, which were listed as 8:00 AM.”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo noted of two minor corrections to the March 18, 2024 meeting minutes for clarification, which were both within her Select Board Liaison Reports on page 5”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spokeHistoric Preservation Plan updates →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo noted that in the background section, the DCAMM abbreviation needs to be corrected to include two M's.”
“Ms. Escobedo asked to remove the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application from the Consent Agenda.”
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo asked to remove the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application from the Consent Agenda.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Director hiring process →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeADA Transition Plan Update →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo asked questions of clarification regarding the Runway for Recovery Wines Only One Day Liquor License application and voiced concern over the impact that the event may have on local businesses.”
“Ms. Escobedo commented that the provision that permits an Associate Member to serve in the place of a Principal Member in the event of a vacancy until the vacancy is filled could be clarified further.”
“Ms. Escobedo suggested that perhaps they should report to the Select Board more frequently.”
“Ms. Escobedo reminded the Select Board to keep in mind the interests of the State in the bigger picture when drafting the charge and that hopefully this can be incorporated.”
“Ms. Escobedo reminded the Select Board to keep in mind the interests of the State in the bigger picture when drafting the charge and that hopefully this can be incorporated.”
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeThoreau Residences 40B Site Plan Timeline →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeWarner's Pond Management and Future →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeArticle 42: Tourist Bylaw Amendments →
“Ms. Escobedo asked if the Warrant Article had been reviewed by Town Counsel and noted that there were a couple of items that should have been struck through in the Warrant Article language that did not appear to be struck through in the memorandum.”
“Ms. Escobedo noted that she looked at some other communities cable contracts and asked how realistic it is for Concord to achieve a contract as such.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-02-26·Select Board·spokeHistoric Preservation Plan updates →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-02-26·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-02-26·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Director hiring process →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo asked if a FAQ has been compiled for employees regarding changes to the Personnel Bylaw.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-02-12·Select Board·spokeMIIA Health Insurance Transition Approval →
“Ms. Escobedo asked a question regarding the cost structure for the proposed changes.”
2024-02-12·Select Board·spokeWest Concord Public Art Approvals →
“Ms. Escobedo asked about the experiences of other cities and towns who have permitted Public Art projects as such.”
2024-02-12·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2024-02-12·Select Board·spoke2024–2026 Select Board License Renewals →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-01-29·Select Board·motionedFriends of Concord-Carlisle Fields Gift →
“Ms. Escobedo asked that the gift acceptance from the Friends of the Concord-Carlisle Fields in the amount of $50,000.00 be removed from the Consent Agenda.”
2024-01-29·Select Board·spokeFriends of Concord-Carlisle Fields Gift →
“Ms. Escobedo asked who is going to be managing the funds from the gift and specifically, what it will be for.”
“Ms. Escobedo commented on the Select Board meeting minutes from December 18, 2023 and asked that a revision be made to note that the Select Board’s decision to accept all Annual Town Meeting warrant articles was for this year only.”
2024-01-08·Select Board·spokeSelect Board Meeting Minutes Backlog →
“Ms. Escobedo commented on the Select Board meeting minutes from December 18, 2023 and asked that a revision be made to note that the Select Board’s decision to accept all Annual Town Meeting warrant articles was for this year only.”
2024-01-08·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo commented on the Select Board meeting minutes from December 18, 2023 and asked that a revision be made to note that the Select Board’s decision to accept all Annual Town Meeting warrant articles was for this year only.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2024-01-08·Select Board·spoke367 Commonwealth Ave Affordable Housing →
“which Ms. Escobedo also discussed during her Liaison Report”
2024-01-02·Select Board·abstained2024–2026 Select Board License Renewals →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-12-18·Select Board·spokeWarner's Pond Management and Future →
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
2023-12-18·Select Board·spokeHousing Production Plan & SHI →
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo asked strategically, what does the Town gain from the study?”
2023-12-18·Select Board·abstainedAnnual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, 2023-2024 →
“Ms. Escobedo - Aye”
2023-12-18·Select Board·abstainedFossil Fuel-Free Home Rule Petition →
“Ms. Escobedo - Aye”
2023-12-18·Select Board·spoke2024–2026 Select Board License Renewals →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo reported that the Affordable Housing Trust held several meetings to monitor the 40B projects and approved funding for the Concord Housing Development Corporation’s small grants program and additional resources. Ms. Escobedo stated that the Trust is also inviting applications for further review. Finally, Ms. Escobedo drew attention to the Historic Districts Commission meeting's conversation about DEI and other future developments/issues.”
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeRetirement Board Appointment. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeConcord Middle School Building Project →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-12-02·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Miller described the Site Plan Review Zoning Bylaw Amendment as a housekeeping amendment, addressing misprints and inaccuracies in the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.”
2023-12-02·Select Board·spokeTown Meeting Process Task Force formation →
“Ms. Reiss”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo noted that currently, on the flyer for the event, there is no Zoom dial-in number and asked that this be included.”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spoke162 Plainfield Road Conveyance →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo asked a question regarding the proposed membership being three members compared to other committee’s that typically have around five members.”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeTercentenary Commission Signs Removal →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeOpen Space Discount annual votes. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeConcord Middle School Building Project →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-23·Select Board·abstainedThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-23·Select Board·abstainedFinancial Audit Advisory Committee appointments. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-23·Select Board·abstainedSelect Board Committee Appointments 2020-2023 →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-23·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-23·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo did not have an update at this time.”
2023-10-23·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Mr. Escobedo – Aye”
“Mr. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-10-10·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“At this time, Ms. Escobedo temporarily joined the meeting and volunteered to be part of the group as well.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
2023-09-18·Select Board·spokeZBA Proposal and Public Comment Discussion →
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
2023-09-18·Select Board·spokeWhite Pond Task Force Final Report →
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
2023-09-18·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo noted that on page 4 of the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes that her Aye vote was left off in relation to Ms. Scheunemann's application for a Disclosure of Conflict of Interest for the Economic Vitality Committee.”
“Ms. Escobedo noted that on page 4 of the August 28, 2023 meeting minutes that her Aye vote was left off in relation to Ms. Scheunemann's application for a Disclosure of Conflict of Interest for the Economic Vitality Committee.”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo asked that the date of the letter be updated.”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-09-18·Select Board·spokeNashawtuc Country Club Propane Storage →
“Ms. Escobedo asked what the total amount of propane is being used on the property.”
2023-09-18·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-28·Select Board·spokeTown Manager Weekly Operations Reports →
“Ms. Escobedo noted that a staff member that was hired in the Information Technology Department resigned shortly after being hired due to salary and asked with the new Classification and Compensation Plan how the Town can directly compete.”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-28·Select Board·spokeSpecial Parking Designations Approved →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-28·Select Board·spokeKeyes Road Cell Tower and Food Truck Pilot →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-28·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo asked that a statement made by herself be clarified in the July 24, 2023 meeting minutes during the discussion with the developers for the NOVO Riverside Commons 40B Application.”
“Ms. Escobedo asked that a statement made by herself be clarified in the July 24, 2023 meeting minutes during the discussion with the developers for the NOVO Riverside Commons 40B Application.”
2023-08-07·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo asked that a statement made by herself be clarified in the July 24, 2023 meeting minutes during the discussion with the developers for the NOVO Riverside Commons 40B Application.”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
2023-08-07·Select Board·spokeMBTA Communities Zoning Compliance →
“Ms. Escobedo reported”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-07·Select Board·spokeLibrary Committee Corrective Appointments →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo asked how many residents that are above the percentage exemption apply for abatements”
“Ms. Escobedo asked how many residents that are above the percentage exemption apply for abatements”
2023-08-07·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-08-07·Select Board·abstainedResidential Tax Exemption adoption and debate →
“Ms. Escobedo - Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo - Aye”
2023-07-24·Select Board·spokeWarner's Pond Management and Future →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-07-24·Select Board·spokeZoning Board of Appeals Recruiting →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-07-24·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo commented that it is important that there be outdoor space onsite for both families and seniors that may not necessarily want to travel further to go to a park in West Concord and asked if there would be dedicated space at the development.”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-07-24·Select Board·spokeConservation Restrictions at McCallar Lane →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-07-10·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline. →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-07-10·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-07-10·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-07-10·Select Board·spoke
“Escobedo”
“Ms. Escobedo responded that she feels a summary report of the objectives of each department near the start of the fiscal year would be helpful for the Board.”
2023-07-10·Select Board·spokeMBTA Communities Zoning Compliance →
“Ms. Escobedo responded that she feels a summary report of the objectives of each department near the start of the fiscal year would be helpful for the Board.”
2023-06-26·Select Board·spokeHousing Production Plan & SHI →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-06-26·Select Board·spokeConcord Housing Roundtable Coordination →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-06-26·Select Board·spokeSolar Implementation Task Force Charge →
“Ms. Escobedo asked if Ms. Hartman intended the word representative rather than liaison for the Climate Action Committee membership.”
2023-06-26·Select Board·abstainedAcceptance of Chapter 269 COLA for Retirees →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo noted to also copy Massport on the letter.”
2023-06-26·Select Board·abstained2024 Annual Town Meeting Calendar. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-06-26·Select Board·abstained2021-2024 GO Bond Issuances →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-06-26·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-06-26·Select Board·spokeLibrary Committee Corrective Appointments →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo noted to ensure that the references to the "Board of Selectmen" are changed to "Select Board".”
2023-06-05·Select Board·spokePlanning Board and Committee Appointments →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo noted that at the last HATS meeting”
2023-06-05·Select Board·spokeRHSO Intermunicipal Agreement Approvals. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-05-22·Select Board·spokeBFRTAC Charge Amendments for Diversity. →
“Ms Escobedo asked if the membership of the committee could specify that at one member be a non-bicycle user.”
2023-05-22·Select Board·spokeMBTA Communities Zoning Compliance →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo”
2023-05-22·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo noted that the words "out of" are incorrectly omitted on page 4 of the April 10, 2023 meeting minutes.”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spokeOutdoor alcohol license extensions. →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo requested to continue with the Hanscom Area Town Selectmen and Concord Housing Development Corporation.”
“Ms. Escobedo requested to continue with the Hanscom Area Town Selectmen and Concord Housing Development Corporation.”
2023-05-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo”
“Ms. Escobedo”
“Ms. Escobedo”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeProclamations & Recognitions (2021-2025) →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeConcord Rod & Gun Liquor License Updates →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeWarrant Article 10: DEI Director debate →
“Ms. Escobedo”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeArticle 37 Gas Leaf Blower Ban →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeArticle 34 Zoning Amendments 2020-2024 →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeCPC roles and Annual Town Meeting prep. →
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-04-24·Select Board·spokeAnnual Town Meeting No New Business Time →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo reported on:”
2023-04-10·Select Board·spokeProclamations & Recognitions (2021-2025) →
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”
“Ms. Escobedo – Aye”