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Paul Boehm
Currently serves on Select Board
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“Mr. Boehm expressed support for the project.”
“Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman requested to reschedule the item.”
“Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman requested to reschedule the item.”
“Mr. Boehm presented his suggested edits to the Open Meeting Law response document.”
“Ms. Rovelli, Ms. Hartman, Chair Howell and Mr. Boehm shared their understanding of events”
“Ms. Rovelli, Ms. Hartman, Chair Howell and Mr. Boehm shared their understanding of events”
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Ms. Boehm stated that the Comprehensive Transportation Study will be presented to the Select Board in the next couple months.”
“Ms. Boehm stated that the Comprehensive Transportation Study will be presented to the Select Board in the next couple months.”
“Ms. Boehm stated that the Comprehensive Transportation Study will be presented to the Select Board in the next couple months.”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm expressed the importance of capital planning”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group held a focus group that was open to the public and was advertised in multiple locations.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group held a focus group that was open to the public and was advertised in multiple locations.”
“Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman discussed the advantage that zoning considerations can have in terms of optimizing the value and future use of parcels”
“Mr. Boehm and Ms. Hartman discussed the advantage that zoning considerations can have in terms of optimizing the value and future use of parcels”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm's inquiry”
“Mr. Boehm stated that CMLP and the district need to come into alignment on the project”
“Mr. Boehm stated that CMLP and the district need to come into alignment on the project”
“Mr. Boehm stated that CMLP and the district need to come into alignment on the project”
“Mr. Boehm stated that CMLP and the district need to come into alignment on the project”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm stated that the Select Board did not intend the proclamation to inhibit free speech”
“Mr. Boehm stated that capital planning is necessary”
“Mr. Boehm felt that this is not in their scope”
“Mr. Boehm's question about material impacts due to the auditing issues”
“Mr. Boehm provided feedback on the data that is included on the slide and requested amendments be made to the Town Government Operating Budget slide to include only the FY27 Proposed budget as of 1/19/26 which the Select Board is most interested in.”
2026-01-27·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm expressed his support for the proclamation, stating that he appreciated the emails and conversations regarding the topic and that the proclamation has received overwhelming support from the Concord citizens, Jewish community and Jewish faith community, but not universal support. Mr. Boehm noted many features of the IHRA definition and noted that there is support for it from many institutions.”
“Mr. Boehm suggested that the definition of diversity within the DEI Commission may be different than in a dictionary definition of diversity, citing that historically the DEI Commission's focus is on historically underrepresented or marginalized populations.”
“Mr. Boehm's question”
“Mr. Boehm's inquiry”
“Mr. Boehm added that the nominations for 2026 Honored Citizen is open and available HERE.”
“Mr. Boehm added that the nominations for 2026 Honored Citizen is open and available HERE.”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm informed the community again of the upcoming Bias and Hate Work Group focus group opportunities along with the open period for Honored Citizen nomination, which ends January 30.”
“Mr. Boehm weighed in on the work of the Land Use Working Group and their financial needs.”
“Mr. Boehm weighed in on the work of the Land Use Working Group and their financial needs.”
“Mr. Boehm weighed in on the work of the Land Use Working Group and their financial needs.”
“Mr. Boehm, Mr. McKennitt and Ms. Rovelli expressed verbal support for a resolution based on the IHRA definition.”
“Mr. Boehm responded to Chair Howell's statement by stating that the formation of the Incident Reporting Work Group was a piece of the DEI Commission's Action Plan, not the total plan.”
“Mr. Boehm responded to Chair Howell's statement by stating that the formation of the Incident Reporting Work Group was a piece of the DEI Commission's Action Plan, not the total plan.”
“Mr. Boehm introduced the agenda item and shared that there is a draft of the proposed Conservation Fund Bylaw in the meeting packet.”
“Mr. Boehm supported the process that Ms. Lafleur described.”
“Mr. Boehm gave a shout out to Minuteman Media for the professional video that was recently published covering the Concord Carlisle High School vs. Lexington football game”
“Mr. Boehm gave a shout out to Minuteman Media for the professional video that was recently published covering the Concord Carlisle High School vs. Lexington football game”
“Mr. Boehm gave a shout out to Minuteman Media for the professional video that was recently published covering the Concord Carlisle High School vs. Lexington football game”
“Mr. Boehm's inquiry”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the efforts between the departments/committees working on roadway safety planning is going well and that a there may be a report/ plan ready for the first quarter.”
“Mr. Boehm provided further explanation of the proposed conservation fund, which will be used for purchase of conservation land.”
“Mr. Boehm is in support of the updated version and agrees with Ms. Rovelli that the duties can be further edited. Mr. Boehm inquired if 15.,16., and 17. could be separated into a different category under deliverables or reporting.”
“Mr Boehm”
“Mr Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm stated that national inflation is about 3%”
“Mr. Boehm encouraged the finance team to continue working to lower the proposed budget increase.”
“In response to Mr. Boehm's question about replacing the turf field with a grass field”
“Mr. Boehm's question”
“Mr. Boehm's question”
“Mr. Boehm suggested that additional updates to the APP #10 policy should address associate members.”
2025-12-08·Select Board·spoke
“In response to Mr. Boehm's question regarding the size of the town's involved parcel”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm shared that there is a Public Works meeting on December 11 regarding the Amenities Building.”
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm supports the installation of a monument”
“Mr. Boehm stated that he believes that everyone should apply for the RTE.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that at the next meeting the group will be working on the work plan.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that at the next meeting the group will be working on the work plan.”
“Ms. Stone replied to Mr. Boehm stating that homeowners can only apply for the RTE for their primary home and that that though the RTE has been widely promoted, some homeowners still choose not to apply.”
“Ms. Stone replied to Mr. Boehm stating that homeowners can only apply for the RTE for their primary home and that that though the RTE has been widely promoted, some homeowners still choose not to apply.”
“Mr. Boehm shared research that he has done to find out if surrounding towns have split or single tax rates. He found that it varies.”
“Mr. Boehm was supportive of the new approach to budgeting and he inquired if hiring newly proposed positions could be delayed.”
“Mr. Boehm was supportive of the new approach to budgeting and he inquired if hiring newly proposed positions could be delayed.”
“Mr. Boehm distributed a hard copy to Select Board members at the meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm distributed a hard copy to Select Board members at the meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm distributed a hard copy to Select Board members at the meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm distributed a hard copy to Select Board members at the meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm distributed a hard copy to Select Board members at the meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm stated that he believes everyone should apply for the RTE, noting that applying has a measurable effect on the a bill.”
“Mr. Boehm stated that he believes everyone should apply for the RTE, noting that applying has a measurable effect on the a bill.”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Chair Howell, Mr. Boehm, Select Board member and Liaison to the Public Works Commission, Andrea Solomon, Chair of the Public Works Commission and Mark Gailus, Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee provided introductory statements.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the DEI Commission is creating an advisory group of students from Concord Carlisle High School.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the DEI Commission is creating an advisory group of students from Concord Carlisle High School.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the DEI Commission is creating an advisory group of students from Concord Carlisle High School.”
2025-10-27·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. Boehm brought forth the issue of electric bikes on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, which he feels is unsafe.”
“Mr. Boehm inquired about the monopole at Rideout Park”
2025-10-27·Select Board·abstained
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm requested that Ms. Barrett share some comparisons”
“Mr. Boehm Yes”
2025-10-24·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm Yes”
“Mr. Boehm suggested that the West Concord Cultural District consider installing larger decals, should the installation be repeated.”
“Mr. Boehm: The Atlantic just published an issue entitled The Unfinished Revolution that references the Town of Concord.”
2025-10-20·Select Board·spoke
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm requested that his edit (for accuracy) to Mr. McKennitt's motion on page 11, be incorporated into the minutes.”
“Mr. Boehm requested that his edit (for accuracy) to Mr. McKennitt's motion on page 11, be incorporated into the minutes.”
“Mr. Boehm requested that his edit (for accuracy) to Mr. McKennitt's motion on page 11, be incorporated into the minutes.”
“Mr. Boehm supports taking the tree down, and even though shade trees are important, the right of the homeowner to rebuild her house and the interference that the tree would pose is the most important factor here.”
“Mr. Boehm requested edits to page 8 of his liaison report; adding the words "oversight" and "risk."”
“Mr. McKennitt and Mr. Boehm thanked Dr. Forman for his donation.”
“Mr. Boehm requested categorization of requests based on wants and needs”
“Mr. Boehm requested categorization of requests based on wants and needs”
“Mr. Boehm requested categorization of requests based on wants and needs”
“Mr. Boehm requested categorization of requests based on wants and needs”
“Mr. Boehm requested categorization of requests based on wants and needs”
“Mr. Boehm’s question regarding any benefits landlords”
“Mr. Boehm shared a statement saying that over the summer, this became a priority for him”
“Mr. Boehm attended his first PEG Access Committee meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm attended his first PEG Access Committee meeting.”
“Mr. Boehm thanked the community members who would like to volunteer as a member of the Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group.”
2025-10-06·Select Board·abstained
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Boehm and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to nominate Deborah Dorfman and Daniel Hart as community members to the Bias and Hate Incident Reporting Working Group.”
“Mr. Boehm said that he would like to discuss the rating system and associated scale going forward”
“The motion did not pass with Chair Howell, Ms. Hartman, Ms. Rovelli and Mr. Boehm voting Naye”
“Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm shared”
“Mr. Boehm expressed that there are many existing plans that are interdependent and that Concord has land which is an enabler.”
“Mr. Boehm expressed that there are many existing plans that are interdependent and that Concord has land which is an enabler.”
“Mr. Boehm will revise the charge's wording to be broader.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the 2229 Main St. Oversight Committee is meeting at the end of next week. Mr. Boehm has requested that the Oversight Committee develop a risk communication plan.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the 2229 Main St. Oversight Committee is meeting at the end of next week. Mr. Boehm has requested that the Oversight Committee develop a risk communication plan.”
“Mr. Boehm shared that the 2229 Main St. Oversight Committee is meeting at the end of next week. Mr. Boehm has requested that the Oversight Committee develop a risk communication plan.”
“Mr. Boehm reviewed the draft charge and agreed with Mr. McKennitt that it is important to examine the existing reporting systems”
“Mr. Boehm and Chair Howell discussed that the average tax (Real Estate Transfer Fee Tax) for an average home sale would be around $4,000.00”
“Mr. Boehm and Chair Howell discussed that the average tax (Real Estate Transfer Fee Tax) for an average home sale would be around $4,000.00”
“In response to Mr. Boehm's question”
“In response to Mr. Boehm's question”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm has encouraged the DEI Commission to hold their meetings in a hybrid format.”
“Mr. Boehm advocated for broadening the view of what incidents should be reported.”
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm – Aye”
“Mr. Boehm focused on raising awareness of the importance of community dialogue and having a reporting system”
“Mr. Boehm”
“drafted by Mr. Boehm”
“drafted by Mr. Boehm”
“Mr. Boehm shared that he is aware that Ms. McClure is supportive of the appointment of Ms. Sussman, particularly because of the expertise that Ms. Sussman offers.”
“Mr. Boehm focused on raising awareness of the importance of community dialogue and having a reporting system”
“Mr. Boehm focused on raising awareness of the importance of community dialogue and having a reporting system”
“Mr. Boehm suggested clarifying the process between seeking out candidates and making appointments to include vetting and agreement by committee chairs and Select Board liaisons.”
“Mr. Boehm, as Select Board Liaison to the DEI Commission, responded that he worked with the Co-Chairs on the nomination and feel that he is a highly qualified candidate.”
“Mr. Boehm asked what was the targeted opening date.”
“Mr. Boehm noted that he attended a joint meeting of the Traffic Management Group, additional Town Staff, and the Transportation Advisory Committee recently and feels that the Transportation Advisory Committee could be the communicators of the process while working closely with the Traffic Management Group.”
“Mr. Boehm agreed that the Select Board needs to move to action and made the following motion: In our role as elected town leaders, the Select Board sees the need for deliberate action to combat antisemitism across the Town. To that end we endorse moving forward on two parallel tracks. The first track involves community dialogue, education, and input. We would like the DEI commissions to take the lead in formulating a work plan for that work stream. The second track involves the development of a protocol for reporting antisemitic and other hate incidents, collecting data, storing the data, and communicating the data transparently to the public. The Select Board, working with Town management, the Concord Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, and the School Committee, will develop that protocol. Plans for both protocols should be developed for discussion by mid-October.”
“Mr. Boehm agreed that the Select Board needs to move to action and made the following motion: In our role as elected town leaders, the Select Board sees the need for deliberate action to combat antisemitism across the Town. To that end we endorse moving forward on two parallel tracks. The first track involves community dialogue, education, and input. We would like the DEI commissions to take the lead in formulating a work plan for that work stream. The second track involves the development of a protocol for reporting antisemitic and other hate incidents, collecting data, storing the data, and communicating the data transparently to the public. The Select Board, working with Town management, the Concord Police Department, the District Attorney's Office, and the School Committee, will develop that protocol. Plans for both protocols should be developed for discussion by mid-October.”
“Mr. Boehm asked a question about transportation”
“Mr. Boehm called for greater transparency, noting that without breaching confidentiality that the School and Town administrations need to inform Town residents that these incidents are occurring. Mr. Boehm also called for data markers on all incidents, minor and major, moving forward.”
“Mr. Boehm called for greater transparency, noting that without breaching confidentiality that the School and Town administrations need to inform Town residents that these incidents are occurring. Mr. Boehm also called for data markers on all incidents, minor and major, moving forward.”
“to appoint Paul Boehm of 11 Ridgewood Road to the Land Use Working Group as the second representative of the Select Board for a term to expire at the conclusion of the work outlined in the charge”
“Mr. Boehm applauded Dr. Hunter's initiative to update the school's incident data dashboard as a crucial step, believing it needs to be expanded town-wide to rebuild trust damaged by the April Swastika incident and the ADL complaint. He emphasized the necessity of improved school policies, procedures, and awareness training and called on the school committee to work collaboratively as a community to improve transparency, timely information flow, and overall communication.”
“Mr. Boehm would not participate in this evaluation”