Matthew Johnson

“Mr. Bergman added that the deadline for Concord to comply with the MBTA Communities Act is December 31, 2024”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM.”

“Chair Johnson”

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“Chair Johnson shared a presentation to summarize the Select Board's progress with its goals for 2022-2023, with 47 out of 52 goals being completed or in progress. Chair Johnson referenced a few priority goals that have yet to be completed”

“Chair Johnson elected to abstain from the vote in connection with the gift acceptance for the Council on Aging.”

“Chair Johnson elected to abstain from the vote in connection with the gift acceptance for the Council on Aging.”

“Chair Johnson elected to abstain from the vote in connection with the gift acceptance for the Council on Aging.”

“Chair Johnson elected to abstain from the vote in connection with the gift acceptance for the Council on Aging.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson discussed other models that might work, such as a regional approach to a DEI Director, similar to the Regional Housing Services Office.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson noted that as his term was ending on the Select Board following Annual Town Meeting, the Select Board must discuss and publish an agenda for the next meeting on May 15, 2023.”

“Chair Johnson stated that the Select Board must designate an approver of Town Accountant Warrants because his term was ending and another Select Board meeting would not be scheduled until May 15, 2023.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the correspondence included in the Select Board meeting packet.”

“Chair Johnson – Nay”

“Chair Johnson presented a draft Town Manager Evaluation Form”

“Chair Johnson reported on:”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the termination of the Christopher Heights project and offered that it allowed a reset and re-energized commitment to affordable housing. Chair Johnson further acknowledged the recent efforts by the CHDC on Main Street, the Concord Housing Authority on Commonwealth Avenue, and noted the potential for the new parcel on Main Street, and potential in the Baker Avenue area with the Assabet River bridge and the backdrop of the 3A/MBTA zoning which provides promise for expedited permitting. Chair Johnson continued that other priorities for the Select Board include green development and increased capacity in Concord’s wastewater treatment capacity.”

“Chair Johnson asked about trail closures.”

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“Chair Johnson asked about OPEB liability and hopes that previous district towns would inherit the liability, as they were able to get out of of their responsibility to contribute.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson asked a question regarding the $500,000.00 that has currently been allocated for public safety.”

“Chair Johnson asked a question regarding the $500,000.00 that has currently been allocated for public safety.”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson proposed an amendment to the meeting minutes for March 27, 2023 on page 6.”

“Chair Johnson proposed an amendment to the meeting minutes for March 27, 2023 on page 6.”

“Chair Johnson reported that he attended an event at the Concord-Carlisle High School on Sunday, April 2nd that featured a discussion with author Bill McKibben and that there was a compelling discussion about how Concord is a great town, but that residents could do more to push out of their comfort zones.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson asked about the impact to residents who do not qualify for the residential exemption.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting”

“Chair Johnson”

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

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on Article 26”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on Article 26”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the correspondence in the Select Board meeting packet.”

“Chair Johnson asked if there is any data regarding the increase from former salary midpoints to the proposed salary midpoints.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on Article 10 – DEI Director”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson reported”

“Chair Johnson reported”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.”

“Chair Johnson reported on the recent judicial decision regarding the "right to be rude" and though it cannot be required, requests civility during public meetings.”

“Chair Johnson asked if Ms. Rasmussen could speak any further on where the Town is currently looking at developing the MBTA Communities zoning.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on affordable housing with Marcia Rasmussen”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on affordable housing with Marcia Rasmussen”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on affordable housing with Marcia Rasmussen”

“Chair Johnson seconded the motion.”

“Chair Johnson reported on: - Attended the Honored Citizen Ceremony for Phebe Ham, which was well attended.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. Chair Johnson began the discussion with Article 25”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding the evaluation form for the Town Manager”

“Chair Johnson suggested that the "Note" included in section "D. Duties and Responsibilities" of the charge be removed as it relates to the 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee, rather than the Task Force.”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson responded that he believes affordable housing is exempt from the Fossil Fuel-Free Infrastructure pilot project, but likely not from the Specialized Stretch Energy Code, as it is related to building code.”

“Chair Johnson responded that he believes affordable housing is exempt from the Fossil Fuel-Free Infrastructure pilot project, but likely not from the Specialized Stretch Energy Code, as it is related to building code.”

“Chair Johnson responded that he believes affordable housing is exempt from the Fossil Fuel-Free Infrastructure pilot project, but likely not from the Specialized Stretch Energy Code, as it is related to building code.”

“Chair Johnson responded that he believes affordable housing is exempt from the Fossil Fuel-Free Infrastructure pilot project, but likely not from the Specialized Stretch Energy Code, as it is related to building code.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the application for a Common Carrier and Livery License renewal for Joseph's Transportation of 44 James Street, Medford, MA 02155.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the correspondence included in the Select Board meeting packet.”

“Chair Johnson reported that the Select Board is going to meet with the Board of Assessors in early April to discuss the implementation of a residential tax exemption for Fiscal Year 2025.”

“Chair Johnson reported that the Select Board is going to meet with the Board of Assessors in early April to discuss the implementation of a residential tax exemption for Fiscal Year 2025.”

“Chair Johnson stated that he would like greater clarification on Article 43 – Annual Appropriation of Parking Meter Receipts, such as better revenue projections.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the correspondence in the Select Board meeting packet.”

“Chair Johnson noted that there are specific categories of uses for how the funds will be spent.”

“Chair Johnson reported on”

“Chair Johnson reported on”

“Chair Johnson asked a question regarding pedestrian crossing of Route 2 and the upcoming emergency family shelter to be located at the Best Western.”

“Chair Johnson asked a question regarding pedestrian crossing of Route 2 and the upcoming emergency family shelter to be located at the Best Western.”

“Chair Johnson asked a question regarding pedestrian crossing of Route 2 and the upcoming emergency family shelter to be located at the Best Western.”

“Chair Johnson added that there is also a $550,000.00 request that will be heard by the Community Preservation Committee this year for Warner's Pond.”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding Annual Town Meeting articles that Select Board members would like more information on before voting recommendations.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding Annual Town Meeting articles that Select Board members would like more information on before voting recommendations.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding Annual Town Meeting articles that Select Board members would like more information on before voting recommendations.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding Annual Town Meeting articles that Select Board members would like more information on before voting recommendations.”

“Chair Johnson responded that this vote was very open-ended and that funding for the acquisition would be a different issue”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.”

“Select Board Chair Matthew Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.”

“Chair Johnson asked if the cities and towns that have full-time DEI Directors are larger cities or towns than Concord.”

“Chair Johnson noted that the prohibition applies to two periods throughout the year”

“Chair Johnson noted that both questions can be addressed on a handout at Town Meeting.”

“Chair Johnson voiced concern regarding exemptions from the bylaw.”

“Chair Johnson asked if we assume that in 2025, the Middle School solar project has been built, how many megawatts closer to the Town's goal will we be?”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged the correspondence”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson reported that there will be a community meeting on Warner's Pond on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM to be hosted by the Division of Natural Resources at the Town House in the Public Hearing Room and via Zoom and that there is also a community survey regarding Warner's Pond that can be taken by residents here.”

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

“Chair Johnson noted that there were five requests included in the Select Board meeting packet.”

“Chair Johnson reported that in tonight's Executive Session regarding 615 Lowell Road, the Board voted to defend the appeal against Archstone Builders LLC with the Historic Districts Commission. Chair Johnson continued that there were a number of emails and letters received”

“Chair Johnson reported that in tonight's Executive Session regarding 615 Lowell Road, the Board voted to defend the appeal against Archstone Builders LLC with the Historic Districts Commission. Chair Johnson continued that there were a number of emails and letters received”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding the approval of Town installed signs for Estabrook Road. Chair Johnson stated that there will be two signs, with the first describing the access to the road, which is a private way subject to right of public access, and the second describing the rules of the road.”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson asked if the department is currently working on any application implementation.”

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“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson suggested that the Board delegate a member to review and sign the letter to be submitted to MEPA for public comment.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

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

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting for the Town Caucus”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson noted that the Town voted to reauthorize home rule petition at Special Town Meeting on January 19, 2023 for the Fossil Fuel-Free pilot program, but that there are draft regulations for the program circulating that look like the Town may have to do further updates to the bylaw and that the Town does not want to be left out of the program due to varying terminology. Chair Johnson gave both representatives the opportunity to make closing comments.”

“Chair Johnson congratulated Town Staff on a successful Special Town Meeting and noted that the Annual Town Meeting Warrant has now been published on the Town's website.”

“Chair Johnson recused himself from the discussion as an abutter of the property.”

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“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the new proposed Sustainability Committee charge. Chair Johnson continued that both the Climate Action Advisory Board and the Comprehensive Sustainability and Energy Committee have unanimously voted to condense their committees into one sustainability-focused committee with the proposed charge.”

“Chair Johnson asked which area of the Center is the most popular.”

“Chair Johnson asked about energy costs at the Center.”

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“Chair Johnson opened the discussion regarding the Annual Town Meeting Letter to Voters.”

“Mr. Johnson noted that there is a typo in the “No Vote” statement on Page 1 and that “level” should be “levy”.”

“Mr. Johnson noted that there is a typo in the “No Vote” statement on Page 1 and that “level” should be “levy”.”

“Chair Johnson opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.”

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

“Chair Johnson noted”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson reported that Special Town Meeting will be held next Thursday, January 19, 2023.”

“Chair Johnson reported on:”

“Chair Johnson presented a draft order of the warrant articles. Chair Johnson suggested that Citizen Petition – DEI Director be moved up in order to be closer to the personnel and budgetary articles. Chair Johnson then moved to the school related articles, suggesting that the Minuteman Regional Technical High School District Budget be the first in the group, as the Minuteman Technical personnel are typically from other towns and have to accommodate several towns' Town Meetings. Chair Johnson continued and noted that Keith Bergman, Chair of the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust asked that the Affordable Housing Trust articles be grouped together, and to do so, would have to be placed following the Community Preservation Committee appropriation articles. Chair Johnson then noted that he grouped together three energy related articles.”

“Chair Johnson presented a draft order of the warrant articles. Chair Johnson suggested that Citizen Petition – DEI Director be moved up in order to be closer to the personnel and budgetary articles. Chair Johnson then moved to the school related articles, suggesting that the Minuteman Regional Technical High School District Budget be the first in the group, as the Minuteman Technical personnel are typically from other towns and have to accommodate several towns' Town Meetings. Chair Johnson continued and noted that Keith Bergman, Chair of the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust asked that the Affordable Housing Trust articles be grouped together, and to do so, would have to be placed following the Community Preservation Committee appropriation articles. Chair Johnson then noted that he grouped together three energy related articles.”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the hours of operation for West Village Tavern.”

“Chair Johnson asked what edits have been made to the Housing Production Plan since their last discussion.”

“Chair Johnson asked what edits have been made to the Housing Production Plan since their last discussion.”

“Chair Johnson asked if this amount includes ARPA funding.”

“Chair Johnson asked if this amount includes ARPA funding.”

“Chair Johnson responded that the Select Board will be discussing a potential warrant article for this event for Annual Town Meeting later in tonight's meeting.”

“Chair Johnson responded that the Select Board will be discussing a potential warrant article for this event for Annual Town Meeting later in tonight's meeting.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the amendment of the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee charge. Chair Johnson asked a question regarding the total number of committee members.”

“Chair Johnson”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles to be submitted by the Select Board.”

“Chair Johnson opened the discussion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles to be submitted by the Select Board.”

“Chair Johnson added that he encourages all members of the community to take the DEI survey.”

“Chair Johnson added that he encourages all members of the community to take the DEI survey.”

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

“Chair Johnson noted of the successes of the Concord Trolley pilot project but that the Town still needs to find a more financially viable solution for increased transit in Town.”

“Chair Johnson noted of the successes of the Concord Trolley pilot project but that the Town still needs to find a more financially viable solution for increased transit in Town.”

“Chair Johnson noted of the successes of the Concord Trolley pilot project but that the Town still needs to find a more financially viable solution for increased transit in Town.”

“Chair Johnson opened the floor for questions regarding the "Strategies" section of the plan.”

“Chair Johnson asked if there is any potential confusion that the recipient of the parking ticket would experience from receiving a notice from Plymouth County for a parking ticket from the Town of Concord.”

“Chair Johnson responded that the Town Treasurer will manage the bond strategy and confirmed that the Town Manager is working on Town Meeting articles for this.”

“Chair Johnson responded that the Town Treasurer will manage the bond strategy and confirmed that the Town Manager is working on Town Meeting articles for this.”

“Chair Johnson acknowledged correspondence”

“Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson did not have a report.”

“Chair Johnson asked if the Personnel Board planned to bring any articles forward for Annual Town Meeting in 2023.”

“Chair Johnson – Aye”

“Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.”