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Susan Bates

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Past: Select Board (2020–2022)

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2022-05-01·Select Board·spokeMs. Bates Select Board term conclusion. →
“Ms. Bates”
2022-04-25·Select Board·spokeVerrill Farm Drive-in Movie Events →
“The Board discussed the application and the capacity at some of the events they had hosted in the past. The Board and Ms. Verrill discussed issuing a license with conditions that had been established with a previously issued special permit. The Board also discussed the license being subject to a 304 inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Department”
2022-04-11·Select Board·abstainedEstabrook Road litigation timeline and costs. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2022-04-11·Select Board·spokeArticle 18 CPS Budget Gap Resolution →
“Ms. Bates shared her opinion that the salary increases were likely not sustainable, especially when other portions of the school budget were being cut.”
“Ms. Bates asked about the interview panel for the new Health Director, and whether a member of the Board of Health had participated in the interviews.”
“Ms. Bates reported that the Personnel Study Task Force met and were reviewing the results of the recent employee survey and began putting together a draft proposal with possible personnel bylaw and procedures changes.”
“Ms. Bates reported that the Personnel Study Task Force met and were reviewing the results of the recent employee survey and began putting together a draft proposal with possible personnel bylaw and procedures changes.”
“Ms. Bates asked about the two different grants the Town had applied for, and the stipulations for each, and if the funds could be used for the same purposes.”
“Ms. Bates asked about the two different grants the Town had applied for, and the stipulations for each, and if the funds could be used for the same purposes.”
2022-03-28·Select Board·spokeCheckout Bag Fee Home Rule Petition →
“Ms. Bates and Ms. Escobedo expressed a desire to see the amended motion in full”
2022-03-28·Select Board·spokeUkraine recognition in Patriots Day Parade →
“Ms. Ackerman, Ms. Bates, Ms. Escobedo and Mr. Johnson expressed admiration for the idea but expressed a desire to respect the decision that the Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee reached.”
“Select Board member, Susan Bates expressed that other funding sources need to be pursued based on the premise that the Five-Year Capital Plan for FY23-FY27 allocates enough funding to keep up with general infrastructure maintenance costs”
“Ms. Bates as the Board Liaison of the Personal Study Task Force, the West Concord Junction Cultural District, the Vitality Committee, and the Natural Resource Committee provided an update on ongoing projects.”
“Ms. Bates as the Board Liaison of the Personal Study Task Force, the West Concord Junction Cultural District, the Vitality Committee, and the Natural Resource Committee provided an update on ongoing projects.”
“Ms. Bates as the Board Liaison of the Personal Study Task Force, the West Concord Junction Cultural District, the Vitality Committee, and the Natural Resource Committee provided an update on ongoing projects.”
“Ms. Bates as the Board Liaison of the Personal Study Task Force, the West Concord Junction Cultural District, the Vitality Committee, and the Natural Resource Committee provided an update on ongoing projects.”
2022-02-28·Select Board·spokeSolar Implementation Task Force Charge →
“Ms. Bates inquired about storage batteries”
“Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Bates responded that the Personnel Study Task Force is studying this and due to report by June 2023.”
2022-02-14·Select Board·spokeConcord ARPA Fund Allocation Timeline →
“Select Board member, Susan Bates asked what would happen by not funding a portion of the project with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.”
“Select Board member, Susan Bates asked what would happen by not funding a portion of the project with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.”
2022-02-14·Select Board·spokePorchfest 2022 Event Planning →
“Select Board member, Susan Bates reported that the West Concord Cultural District Committee met to continue their discussion about the upcoming mural unveiling which might happen in conjunction with "Porchfest" on September 24, 2022.”
“Select Board member, Susan Bates reported that the West Concord Cultural District Committee met to continue their discussion about the upcoming mural unveiling which might happen in conjunction with "Porchfest" on September 24, 2022.”
2022-02-14·Select Board·spokeWhite Pond improvements and public forums. →
“Select Board member, Susan Bates reported that the West Concord Cultural District Committee met to continue their discussion about the upcoming mural unveiling which might happen in conjunction with "Porchfest" on September 24, 2022.”
“Susan Bates – The Personnel Study Task Force discussed a proposed employee survey and a member-prepared review of the personnel bylaw with proposed changes for consideration.”
“Susan Bates – The Personnel Study Task Force discussed a proposed employee survey and a member-prepared review of the personnel bylaw with proposed changes for consideration.”
2022-02-07·Select Board·spokeWhite Pond improvements and public forums. →
“Susan Bates – The Personnel Study Task Force discussed a proposed employee survey and a member-prepared review of the personnel bylaw with proposed changes for consideration.”
“Ms. Bates thanked all the committees for their ideas and asked for a more detailed breakout on the spreadsheet.”
2022-01-31·Select Board·spokeConcord ARPA Fund Allocation Timeline →
“Ms. Bates inquired, under eligible uses, whether $1.84 million for FY21 and $2.21 million for FY22 have been identified but not earmarked.”
“Ms. Bates encouraged the public to add to the list in coming days.”
2022-01-24·Select Board·spoke
“as discussed to the December 13, 2021 regular session minutes as made by Susan Bates”
2022-01-08·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates also requested that the spelling of Richard Galper's name be corrected in the same set of minutes.”
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
2022-01-03·Select Board·spokeConcord Municipal Light Board updates →
“Ms. Bates reported that she had attended the Personnel Board meeting”
2021-12-20·Select Board·spokePersonnel Study Task Force Recommendations →
“Ms. Bates, liaison to the Personnel Study Task Force”
2021-12-16·Select Board·spokePeabody School Transfer and Reuse Planning →
“Susan Bates added that the cost of land is the biggest challenge when building affordable housing.”
2021-12-16·Select Board·spokeMiddle School Solar/Storage Project. →
“Susan Bates added that the cost of land is the biggest challenge when building affordable housing.”
2021-12-13·Select Board·spokePersonnel Study Task Force Recommendations →
“Ms. Bates reported the following”
“Ms. Bates stated that the other objective should be to decide on an Interim Town Manager expeditiously, as a void in that position would likely contribute to instability.”
2021-12-06·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board Charge Revision →
“Ms. Bates”
2021-12-06·Select Board·spokeCPC Project Funding Prioritization (2021). →
“Susan”
“Ms. Bates read aloud the joint statement by the Concord Select Board and the Town Manager”
2021-11-22·Select Board·spokeCLCC grant awards process update. →
“Ms. Bates reported the following”
2021-11-22·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Programs and Staffing →
“Ms. Bates reported the following”
“Ms. Bates reported the following”
“Ms. Bates reported the following”
“Ms. Bates stated that the Personnel Board is a five-member Board”
“Ms. Bates stated that the Personnel Board is a five-member Board”
2021-11-22·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board Charge Revision →
“Ms. Bates stated that the Personnel Board is a five-member Board”
2021-11-22·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board appointments 2021-2024. →
“Ms. Bates stated that the Personnel Board is a five-member Board”
“Ms. Bates stated that the Personnel Board is a five-member Board”
“Ms. Bates stated that she supported the proposed changes to broaden the candidate base to incorporate more diverse members of the town. Ms. Bates also stated that she supported the language inserted regarding dual committee appointments.”
2021-11-22·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates thanked the Economic Vitality Committee for all their work throughout the pandemic.”
2021-11-15·Select Board·spokeEVC COVID-19 Business Support →
“Ms. Bates thanked the Economic Vitality Committee for all their work throughout the pandemic.”
2021-11-08·Select Board·spokeConcord ARPA Fund Allocation Timeline →
“Ms. Bates asked Rep. Gouveia if the Town would need to have both Representatives file Home Rule Petitions going forward, following the redistricting of the town.”
2021-11-08·Select Board·spokeHome Rule Petitions Update →
“Ms. Bates asked Rep. Gouveia if the Town would need to have both Representatives file Home Rule Petitions going forward, following the redistricting of the town.”
2021-11-08·Select Board·spokeState hybrid meeting extension. →
“Ms. Bates asked if Board members would be able to continue to participate virtually.”
“Ms. Bates asked if the figure discussed was for the entire project including demolition and the construction of the athletic fields, which Mr. Johnson confirmed.”
“Ms. Bates asked if the figure discussed was for the entire project including demolition and the construction of the athletic fields, which Mr. Johnson confirmed.”
“Ms. Bates reported that the Chamber of Commerce had met that morning and recognized the Concord healthcare community due to their heroic efforts considering the pandemic.”
2021-10-25·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Programs and Staffing →
“Ms. Bates reported that the Chamber of Commerce had met that morning and recognized the Concord healthcare community due to their heroic efforts considering the pandemic.”
“Ms. Bates stated her opinion that all stakeholders should be involved in the process of ensuring safety in Junction Park.”
2021-10-18·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-10-18·Select Board·spokeMiddlesex School emergency equipment gift. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates noted that a part of the Middlesex 14th District was absorbed into Lincoln and asked what the rationale for that new boundary was.”
“Ms. Bates reported that the White Pond Advisory Committee met and approved their vision statement which will be reviewed by the Select Board in the beginning of November 2021.”
2021-10-04·Select Board·spokeFY22-23 Town Budget Priority Setting →
“Ms. Bates commented that one of the biggest expenses in the School Department's operating funds is personnel due to the pandemic. Initiatives should fit around reinvesting in Schools.”
2021-09-27·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board Charge Revision →
“Ms. Bates described her revisions to the draft charge and the Select Board discussed the changes.”
“Ms. Bates said considering the length of the documents, the Select Board could use more time to review the materials before taking action.”
“Ms. Bates: Abstained”
“Ms. Bates reported that Comcast is reporting their subscriptions have increased.”
2021-09-27·Select Board·spokeMAGIC FY22 Work Plans Overview. →
“Ms. Bates reported on her first MAGIC Meeting on September 14th . They reviewed FY22 work plans which included work on racial justice, municipal government, housing, transportation, infrastructure, hybrid meeting, housing diversity, and economic development. The Commission on Disability talked about traffic in Junction Park. The White Pond Advisory Committee met on September 8th and they discussed sewage improvement, water quality testing, and other related issues. The Chair’s Breakfast meeting was very informative. She attended PorchFest and said it was a great success.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-27·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-20·Select Board·spokeSpecial Town Meeting Date Scheduling →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-20·Select Board·spokeSpecial Town Meeting Date Scheduling →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-20·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-07·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board Charge Revision →
“Ms. Bates”
2021-09-07·Select Board·abstainedDEI Commission Charge Amendments →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-09-07·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates attended the White Pond Advisory Committee, where they heard a presentation from John Higgins regarding cyanobacteria removal technology.”
“Ms. Bates attended the White Pond Advisory Committee, where they heard a presentation from John Higgins regarding cyanobacteria removal technology.”
2021-08-16·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-08-09·Select Board·spokeTrustees of Town Donations activities. →
“Ms. Bates attended an MMA session on the future structure of municipal board and committee meetings. Ms. Bates noted that the Town of Franklin, with similar demographics as Concord, has 27 active boards and committees as opposed to Concord's approximately 65.”
2021-08-09·Select Board·spokeCemetery Committee signage compliance →
“Ms. Bates attended an MMA session on the future structure of municipal board and committee meetings. Ms. Bates noted that the Town of Franklin, with similar demographics as Concord, has 27 active boards and committees as opposed to Concord's approximately 65.”
2021-08-09·Select Board·spokeWhite Pond algae bloom closure. →
“Ms. Bates attended an MMA session on the future structure of municipal board and committee meetings. Ms. Bates noted that the Town of Franklin, with similar demographics as Concord, has 27 active boards and committees as opposed to Concord's approximately 65.”
“Ms. Bates attended an MMA session on the future structure of municipal board and committee meetings. Ms. Bates noted that the Town of Franklin, with similar demographics as Concord, has 27 active boards and committees as opposed to Concord's approximately 65.”
2021-07-26·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-07-26·Select Board·spokeDEI Commission Charge Amendments →
“Ms. Bates thanked everyone for attending and spoke of the need to not view forming the committee as the final destination, but rather that an initial step in deeper soul searching for the community on this issue. Ms. Bates spoke in support of establishing a DEI Commission.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-07-26·Select Board·spokeConcord Broadband outages (June 2021). →
“Ms. Bates asked if the current migration of emails and information from Town servers was impacted by or a result of this issue.”
2021-07-26·Select Board·spokeFY22 Select Board Goals Process →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeConcord Broadband outages (June 2021). →
“Ms. Bates asked if Ms. Lafleur could provide an update on the broadband outage”
“Ms. Bates asked if Ms. Lafleur could provide an update on the broadband outage”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeOnline permitting transition launch. →
“Ms. Bates asked if Ms. Lafleur could provide an update on the broadband outage”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeThoreau School fire response and recovery. →
“Ms. Bates asked if Ms. Lafleur could provide an update on the broadband outage”
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeHanscom Security and DEI Activities. →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeWheeler Harrington House Shed Renovations →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeEconomic Vitality Committee Survey →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeConcord Country Club Earth Removal →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeThoreau School fire response and recovery. →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
2021-07-12·Select Board·spokeConcord Broadband outages (June 2021). →
“Ms. Bates attended the Economic Vitality Committee, where they discussed taking on outreach efforts including gathering survey data and conducting focus groups with local business.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee”
2021-06-28·Select Board·spokeThoreau Depot Zoning Changes (2020–2022) →
“Ms. Bates attended the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee”
2021-06-21·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-21·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-21·Select Board·spokeThoreau Depot Zoning Changes (2020–2022) →
“Ms. Bates reported that the Planning Board is holding the Thoreau Depot Business District forum.”
2021-06-21·Select Board·spokeLibrary Committee Vacancy Outreach →
“Ms. Bates reported that the Planning Board is holding the Thoreau Depot Business District forum.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-21·Select Board·spokeHubbard Street Signage Installation →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-07·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-07·Select Board·spokeRecognition for Jane Hotchkiss. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-07·Select Board·spokeMaking the Connections program timeline. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-07·Select Board·spokePersonnel Board Charge Revision →
“Ms. Bates: Nay”
“Ms. Bates: Nay”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-07·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spoke100 Elm Brook Lane Right of First Refusal →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spokeMiddle School MSBA Funding Applications →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spoke250th Anniversary Planning & Funding →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spokeThomas Swaim ZBA Appointment →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-06-01·Select Board·spokeBeede Center Budget and Membership →
“Ms. Bates attended the Historical Commission, where they discussed the possible demolition of a garage at 325 Nashawtuc Road.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Historical Commission, where they discussed the possible demolition of a garage at 325 Nashawtuc Road.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Historical Commission, where they discussed the possible demolition of a garage at 325 Nashawtuc Road.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Historical Commission, where they discussed the possible demolition of a garage at 325 Nashawtuc Road.”
2021-05-24·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-24·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spokeCPS Capital Projects Article 19. →
“Ms. Bates attended the Planning Board public hearing”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spoke2021-2024 GO Bond Issuances →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spokeRetirement Board Appointment of CFO. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spokeProclamations & Recognitions (2021-2025) →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-17·Select Board·spokeAg Day and Stone Soup Dinner Plans. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-10·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates attended the Planning Board meeting, where they had a hearing regarding Concord Children's Center proposal at 250 Old Bedford Road.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Planning Board meeting, where they had a hearing regarding Concord Children's Center proposal at 250 Old Bedford Road.”
2021-05-03·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates”
2021-05-03·Select Board·abstainedNational Grid Gas Main Extensions and Relays. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates attended the Trails Committee, where they continued reviewing the condition of trails in the community.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-05-03·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-04-26·Select Board·spokeSleepy Hollow Cemetery Gift Acceptance. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-04-26·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Board Recruitment →
“Ms. Bates reported that the Council on Aging discussed their in-person reopening schedule.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-04-26·Select Board·spoke2021-2024 GO Bond Issuances →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-04-26·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates reported that the Trails Committee met”
“Ms. Bates reported that the Trails Committee met”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-04-05·Select Board·spokeConcord Middle School Building Project →
“Ms. Bates recognized the importance and the need to build a new middle school, but voiced concern over the cost, noting that the middle school is not the last excluded debt project the Town will face that will raise property taxes.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates attended the Board of Registrars, where they reviewed the results of the Town Election.”
2021-03-29·Select Board·spokeEVC COVID-19 Business Support →
“Ms. Bates attended the Board of Registrars, where they reviewed the results of the Town Election.”
2021-03-29·Select Board·spokeCouncil on Aging Board Recruitment →
“Ms. Bates attended the Board of Registrars, where they reviewed the results of the Town Election.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Board of Registrars, where they reviewed the results of the Town Election.”
2021-03-29·Select Board·spokeTour Guide License Calendar Change. →
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-29·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-22·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
“Ms. Bates attended the Capital Planning Task Force, where they reviewed the recommendations of the 2003 Capital Planning Report.”
“Ms. Bates attended the Capital Planning Task Force, where they reviewed the recommendations of the 2003 Capital Planning Report.”
2021-03-08·Select Board·spoke18 Windmill Hill Road ZBA Application →
“Ms. Bates attended the Capital Planning Task Force, where they reviewed the recommendations of the 2003 Capital Planning Report.”
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-08·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates: Aye”
2021-03-01·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Bates attended the Board of Assessors, where they are continuing the review of abatement application.”