Michael Lawson

“Mr. Lawson called the meeting to order 12:31pm.”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson thanked the Town Moderator for all the work she has put in to allow Town Meeting to safely take place, and reminded residents to review the meeting materials ahead of the meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson attended the Hugh Cargill Trust”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that since the last time the TIF Agreement was publicly discussed, Town Counsel has reviewed it and offered changes that were included in the meeting documents.”

“Mr. Lawson offered his support for Article 16”

“called the meeting to order at 4:00pm”

“Mr. Lawson congratulated Superintendent Dr. Hunter and the schools for their reopening efforts.”

“Mr. Lawson encouraged residents to review the Town Meeting materials online ahead of the meeting, as there will be no public presentations”

“Mr. Lawson asked if not collecting the meter fees could be sustained through the end of the year, which the Town Manager confirmed that it could be.”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson attended the Tax Fairness Committee, where they are preparing a narrative description for Article 15 ahead of Town Meeting. Mr. Lawson also attended the School Committee, where they discussed the reopening plan for the schools.”

“Mr. Lawson attended the Tax Fairness Committee, where they are preparing a narrative description for Article 15 ahead of Town Meeting. Mr. Lawson also attended the School Committee, where they discussed the reopening plan for the schools.”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Lawson will gather and incorporate edits to this document from Select Board members, and finalize the Select Board's written positions to be included in the Town Meeting materials packet.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson reported that after Town Meeting, he will be leaving the Select Board”

“Mr. Lawson also wanted to discuss whether or not the Town would continue to excuse parking meter fees during the holiday season”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson thanked Town Counsel for their review of the Library Agreement. Mr. Lawson noted a handful of grammatical changes from Select Board members to the draft agreement that were circulated in the packet.”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the three pre-Town Meeting public hearings occurred in the last week. Mr. Lawson thanked the Finance Committee and Chris Carmody of the Town Manager's Office for the completion of the Finance Committee report.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Michael Lawson”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson introduced and congratulated Superintendent Laurie Hunter and her staff for their hard work in getting the schools in town up and running for the fall.”

“Mr. Lawson reminded the community that there are pre-Town Meeting public hearings next week.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that correspondence was distributed with the packet.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that at the last public hearing, the Select Board heard a number of proposed changes and the board continues to make additional changes.”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the Finance Director prepared a chart outlining how much it would cost to offer a 25% rebate to on-premise liquor licenses that were not able to serve alcohol for three months during this year.”

“Mr. Lawson attended the School Committee”

“Mr. Lawson attended the School Committee”

“Mr. Lawson: Aye”

“called the meeting to order at 4:00pm”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the agendas and supporting materials for the supplementary public hearings ahead of Town Meeting are posted on the Town website.”

“Mr. Lawson thanked residents for their feedback so far.”

“Mr. Lawson read a memorandum that lists the concerns raised by residents at the July 27th public hearing and from letters the Town has received.”

“Mr. Lawson responded that the MOU would be an agreement between the Library Corporation and the Town Manager, but that it would be appropriate for that agreement to have public feedback at a Select Board meeting when it is drafted.”

“Mr. Lawson responded that he is not aware of any hesitancy to include this term”

“Mr. Lawson thanked the public for the comments and suggestions received since the board started the discussion of this agreement.”

“Mr. Lawson concluded the discussion by saying he would work with the Finance Director and Town Counsel to prepare the dollar amount for the rebate and the appropriate motion for the next Select Board meeting on August 10th.”

“Mr. Lawson concluded the discussion by saying he would work with the Finance Director and Town Counsel to prepare the dollar amount for the rebate and the appropriate motion for the next Select Board meeting on August 10th.”

“Mr. Lawson attended the School Committee meeting”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the agendas and supporting materials for the supplementary public hearings ahead of Town Meeting are posted on the Town website.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the agendas and supporting materials for the supplementary public hearings ahead of Town Meeting are posted on the Town website.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the agendas and supporting materials for the supplementary public hearings ahead of Town Meeting are posted on the Town website.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the agendas and supporting materials for the supplementary public hearings ahead of Town Meeting are posted on the Town website.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson reported that there will be a supplementary public hearings on warrant articles ahead of Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson reported that there will be a supplementary public hearings on warrant articles ahead of Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson reported that there will be a supplementary public hearings on warrant articles ahead of Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that this week's correspondence is posted”

“Mr. Lawson noted that Concord's home rule petition bill is in the Massachusetts Senate”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the Library Committee was scheduled to meet last week to review the Library agreement but did not.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson noted the Town is working to finalize a new set of public hearings ahead of Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the board will wait to take a position on Concord's version of this article until after the AG's ruling has been made.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the board will wait to take a position on Concord's version of this article until after the AG's ruling has been made.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson stated that as soon as it is available, the finalized warrant article list will be posted.”

“Mr. Lawson reached out to Public Health Director Susan Rask for guidance on safety procedures for different kinds of events.”

“Mr. Lawson asked how progress would be measured, and what steps would be taken for accountability.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the consent agenda will be utilized more heavily this year in order to accommodate the logistical and public health concerns with holding Town Meeting during the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

“Mr. Lawson attended an Annual Town Meeting planning meeting with Town staff and the Town Moderator.”

“Mr. Lawson reported correspondence from a resident requesting an opportunity for greater public input on the Library Corporation and Town updated agreement. Mr. Lawson noted this correspondence contributed to his decision to have a public hearing on the matter on July 27.”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson reached out to the School Committee for input on the Middle School Stabilization Fund warrant article”

“Mr. Lawson noted that recommendations to postpone certain article are not reflective of the Select Board or Finance Committee position on the article.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that recommendations to postpone certain article are not reflective of the Select Board or Finance Committee position on the article.”

“Mr. Lawson read the following statement regarding the ongoing Estabrook Road litigation”

“Mr. Lawson attended the School Committee, where they had a budget update and provided a review of the Superintendent.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson reported that the Select Board will hold an executive session on July 1st at 4:00pm to discuss the ongoing Estabrook Road litigation.”

“Mr. Lawson reported that the Select Board will hold an executive session on July 1st at 4:00pm to discuss the ongoing Estabrook Road litigation.”

“Mr. Lawson noted correspondence about capital spending, the Gerow property, a complaint about posting on the Town website regarding the Police seeking information, and a complaint about brush blocking an entrance to the Estabrook trail.”

“Mr. Lawson noted correspondence about capital spending, the Gerow property, a complaint about posting on the Town website regarding the Police seeking information, and a complaint about brush blocking an entrance to the Estabrook trail.”

“Mr. Lawson clarified that the articles that were postponed would be moved whenever the next Town Meeting was, whether it was a Special Town Meeting, or the next Annual Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson summarized the findings of the review by stating the complaint alleges that”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the current”

“Mr. Lawson clarified that the articles that were postponed would be moved whenever the next Town Meeting was, whether it was a Special Town Meeting, or the next Annual Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson proposed that the Select Board offer to adopt postponed Citizen Petitions from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting to a future Town Meeting.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson noted that the Finance Committee had elected Mary Hartman as the new chair following Town Meeting, and approved a legal budget transfer request. The Municipal Light Plant Board reviewed their cost of services rate design, and had a discussion of energy credits.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.”

“Mr. Lawson commended Town staff on the quick turnaround on outdoor dining applications for restaurants. Mr. Lawson encouraged residents to shop in Town when possible.”

“Mr. Lawson commended Town staff on the quick turnaround on outdoor dining applications for restaurants. Mr. Lawson encouraged residents to shop in Town when possible.”

“Mr. Lawson noted correspondence regarding questions surrounding police practices and techniques from residents in light of events occurring nationwide.”

“Mr. Lawson”

“Mr. Lawson confirmed was the case”

“Mr. Lawson held the Chair Breakfast”

“Mr. Lawson held the Chair Breakfast”

“Mr. Lawson held the Chair Breakfast”

“Mr. Lawson held the Chair Breakfast”

“Mr. Lawson commended Town staff on the quick turnaround on outdoor dining applications for restaurants. Mr. Lawson encouraged residents to shop in Town when possible.”

“Ms. Reiss has sent Mr. Lawson a list of articles she believes could be placed on the consent agenda.”

“Ms. Reiss has sent Mr. Lawson a list of articles she believes could be placed on the consent agenda.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“called the meeting to order”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson noted the passing of longtime Concord resident Arthur Stevenson”

“Mr. Lawson congratulated the winners of the Town Election.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the draft Climate Action Plan is now public and is accepting public feedback and comments.”

“Mr. Lawson attended the Hugh Cargill Trust”

“Mr. Lawson noted there is a considerable coalition of organizations around the state advocating for this legislation.”

“Mr. Lawson noted correspondence regarding input from residents on whether or not Concord Police should wear body cameras.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 3:30pm.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm”

“Mr. Lawson made a second statement regarding the Estabrook Road litigation.”

“Mr. Lawson made a statement on the recent police murders of black Americans nationwide, and the subsequent protests that have taken place in the United States. This statement was posted on the Town website.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson noted that a 6-month evaluation was included as a requirement in Town Manager Crane's contract, and this was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The evaluation was recently completed, with independent input from each board member. Mr. Lawson noted that the 6-month evaluation was a short time frame, and said the board looks forward to a more substantial evaluation moving forward for his one-year anniversary in August. Mr. Lawson thanked Mr. Crane for his leadership during this pandemic.”

“Mr. Lawson reminded the community to vote in the June 11th Town Election, noting that the polling locations have been consolidated a single location: the high school gymnasium.”

“Mr. Lawson noted the board has received correspondence from residents regarding the recent protests, as well as residents inquiring about the Police Department's de-escalation training in light of recent events in the country.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mike Lawson”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the board's intention is to reappoint Mina Makarious of Anderson & Kreiger as Town Counsel.”

“Mr. Lawson noted that at the next meeting, the Select Board will reauthorize the Public Health Director to write to the Attorney General regarding the postponement of Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Lawson did not report any correspondence.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the Board continues to receive correspondence from residents”

“Mr. Lawson”

“Mr. Lawson stated that he circulated the proclamation declaring May 17 to May 23 as Concord Public Works Week.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that this is in regards to a new Executive Order”

“Mr. Lawson stated that the board continues to receive correspondence.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that an item that was not anticipated needed attention.”

“Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Lawson stated that in the coming months the graduates of this course will eventually apply to be Tour Guides, but Mr. Lawson wanted to acknowledge that they have passed their training and will look forward to approving them to be Tour Guides.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Lawson stated that upon passing, this proclamation will be posted on the Town website.”

“Mr. Lawson asked for a motion to authorize this statement to be posted online, and be sent to the Concord Journal.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Mr. Lawson read the following statement”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson noted”

“Mr. Lawson stated that other communities have already taken this action.”

“Mike Lawson: Aye”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Michael Lawson called the meeting to order”

“Mr. Lawson stated that pending before the legislature is a bill that would give the Select Board the ability to do one of two things: 1) to waive the late fees and penalties for property tax payments, or 2) to delay the due date for property taxes from May 1 to June 1. Mr. Lawson stated that this legislation hasn't passed, but it would be good to have a discussion so we have a plan for when it does.”

“Mr. Lawson stated he would like to hear directly from the Director of Public Health to see if this is something that would be beneficial.”

“Mr. Lawson asked if we would be able to get this timeline written down and posted that would be useful.”

“Mr. Lawson asked if we would be able to get this timeline written down and posted that would be useful.”

“Mr. Lawson cautioned that we should follow the advice from our public health leaders, and if the Department of Public Health advises the Town not to post the data, then we should follow that advisory.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Mr. Lawson stated that a bill was passed by the Massachusetts Legislature giving the Select Board the authority to postpone Town Election due to COVID-19.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson stated that there are one of three approaches to postponing the Town Election”

“Select Board Chair Michael Lawson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.”