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Terri Ackerman
No current terms — past member.
Past: Select Board (2020–2025)
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“Ms. Lafleur provided an update on the Town House air conditioning”
“Ms. Lafluer shared that the tools that the town currently utilizes”
“Ms. Lafleur shared that there was a near drowning of a person at Walden Pond this past week.”
“Ms. Terri Ackerman would as outgoing Select Board member for Fiscal Year 2025”
“Ms. Reiss noted that this is an administrative procedure of the Select Board prior to submission to the General Court.”
“Ms. Reiss noted that this is an administrative procedure of the Select Board prior to submission to the General Court.”
“Terri Ackerman, former Select Board member”
“Ms. Ackerman voiced concern over the process for the appointments to the Land Use Working Group and noted that she would not support the appointment of Ms. Hartman to the Working Group at this evening’s meeting.”
“The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay.”
“Ms. Ackerman and Ms. Hartman voting nay”
“with Ms. Ackerman voting nay”
“Ms. Ackerman's last Select Board meeting and would like to thank her for her years of service and her perspective.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman articulated her qualifications, emphasizing her 25 years as a Town Administrator and budget officer, her broad experience in looking across many uses, and her detailed knowledge of public works and public safety, making her a strong candidate for focusing on municipal facility locations.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman opened the discussion on the amended Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee charge.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted a significant development regarding the Hanscom North Airfield Expansion, including a proposal for autonomous aviation, and that a public meeting is scheduled on this topic for Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM.”
“Article 8 – Debt Exclusion for Road Maintenance – Terri Ackerman”
“Ms. Ackerman abstained”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman, inquired about the status of CORI background checks”
“Terri Ackerman, Select Board member, expressed appreciation for the expertise and dedication of those working on the project.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked about attendance of the Select Board at the Patriots Ball. She was disappointed that the tickets sold out so quickly.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ansaldi provided an update on the challenges of closing the fiscal year due to the Munis conversion.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman asked for clarity around what Carlisle obligations are.”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
2025-02-03·Select Board·spoke
“The Select Board expressed concern that the carrying costs of the Peabody school building should not be included in the Town guideline target but might be more appropriately carried as a joint account expense.”
“Terri Ackerman reported:”
“Ms. Ackerman-Aye”
“Terri Ackerman, Select Board member, asked for further clarity of the timeline for feedback for public input, including the Climate Action Committee, or Sustainability Director.”
2024-12-02·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman agrees that three years of data would be a better representation of the effects.”
2024-11-18·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman responded that the Town should consider making it a public vote beyond the Select Board.”
“Terri Ackerman - Aye”
“Terri Ackerman - Aye”
“Terri Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman discussed the Economic Impact Meeting which took place with Chris Elliott (Hanscom Field Advisory Committee Chair), Mimi Graney, and Chris Carmody, where they discussed the economic impact and revenue implications of Hanscom Airfield's operations.”
“Ms. Ackerman supported the direction of the Select Board member discussion and suggested also including financial information and budget.”
2024-11-04·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman reminded the public of the importance of participating in the upcoming election.”
“Ms. Ackerman summarized a recent visit from our sister city Nanae Japan”
“Ms. Ackerman raised the question about the impact of the Residential Tax Exemption”
“Ms. Ackerman raised concerns about nonprofits with children attending Concord schools. The impact on the school system should be considered in PILOT negotiations, on a case-by-case basis.”
2024-11-04·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman mentioned the potential need for a vote, which had been clarified with Ms. McAndrew and the Town Clerk that a vote was not necessary.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman announced the new donation button located on the Concord250th website as well as on the Town website, to make donation directly on the website.”
“Ms. Ackerman appreciated the new format of the goals document”
“Ms. Ackerman highlighted the amount of work by Paul and his team on the 2229 Main Task Force items from the Table of Contents”
“Ms. Ackerman attended a reenactment event on Friday, The First Massachusetts Provincial Congress.”
“Terri Ackerman updated on: o HATS (Hanscom Area Towns Select Board): Noted that multiple neighboring towns are also conducting town meeting studies, exploring remote participation and voting options similar to Concord's study. o 2229 Main Street Task Force - Ms. Ackerman participated in the meeting's continued efforts and focus on the site's cleanup and community engagement. Ms. Ackerman highlighted the positive progress in planning.”
“Terri Ackerman updated on: o HATS (Hanscom Area Towns Select Board): Noted that multiple neighboring towns are also conducting town meeting studies, exploring remote participation and voting options similar to Concord's study. o 2229 Main Street Task Force - Ms. Ackerman participated in the meeting's continued efforts and focus on the site's cleanup and community engagement. Ms. Ackerman highlighted the positive progress in planning.”
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Rovelli and Ms. Ackerman express support for regional efforts and emphasize the value of collaborative resources.”
“Ms. Ackerman”
“Terri Ackerman presented the No Fly-Zone, September 10th, short letter specifically requested for Rt 2 to the National Park area when the North Bridge ceremony is going on.”
“Ms. Ackerman presented the ESPR Letter for discussion.”
“Ms. Ackerman”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
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“Ms. Ackerman expressed her disappointment with this decision since Mr. Booth would have been an excellent addition to the membership.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
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2024-08-05·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Lafleur reported on the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Update recap the town in 2022 and 2023 received $5,654,719 in ARPA funding grant to help with financial impact of covid-19 pandemic.”
“Ms. Ackerman stated that if anything changes in these processes, check back with the Ethics Dept/and Select Board”
“Ms. Ackerman attended the regional meeting in Lexington with the IMA towns”
“Ms. Ackerman attended the regional meeting in Lexington with the IMA towns”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on”
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“Ms. Ackerman requested clarification for the FinCom or School Committee joint meetings, for FinCom is on the agenda for July 8th with topics to include Recreation budget, Revenue Generating, and Real Estate Disposition to have a conversation on mutual interest and ways to work together.”
“Ms. Ackerman requested clarification for the FinCom or School Committee joint meetings, for FinCom is on the agenda for July 8th with topics to include Recreation budget, Revenue Generating, and Real Estate Disposition to have a conversation on mutual interest and ways to work together.”
“Ms. Ackerman requested clarification for the FinCom or School Committee joint meetings, for FinCom is on the agenda for July 8th with topics to include Recreation budget, Revenue Generating, and Real Estate Disposition to have a conversation on mutual interest and ways to work together.”
“Ms. Ackerman requested clarification for the FinCom or School Committee joint meetings, for FinCom is on the agenda for July 8th with topics to include Recreation budget, Revenue Generating, and Real Estate Disposition to have a conversation on mutual interest and ways to work together.”
“Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee”
“Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee”
“Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee”
“Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee”
“Ms. Ackerman confirmed that Free Cash would be certified earlier”
“Ms. Ackerman pointed out that the warrant closing dates are during school vacation week, that allows a month to get warrant articles submitted.”
“Ms. Ackerman pointed out that the warrant closing dates are during school vacation week, that allows a month to get warrant articles submitted.”
“Ms. Ackerman expressed concern about precedent and was pleased this is being investigated. We have received lots of emails that were thoughtful and persuasive and going to support a vote for flying the flag for one day.”
“Ms. Ackerman seconded these comments and offered her support as well.”
“Ms. Ackerman mentioned Capital planning as an item of commitment, some duplications would need to be further consolidated.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman asked if the issuance of RFPs could actually advance current negotiations at the Tri-Con Church.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted that if the Select Board cannot also receive updates from the Concord250 Corporation, that she would like to propose fundraising through a Town Gift Account, which Chief Financial Officer Anthony Ansaldi has confirmed is possible. Ms. Ackerman asked if the Concord250 Committee thinks that they would be able to also fundraise on their own through a Town Gift Account.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked about the new Concord Middle School as a satellite location for the meeting.”
“Ms. Ackerman concurred that she is supportive of the Pride events but also is concerned regarding precedent for future requests. Ms. Ackerman asked which cities and towns are raising similar flags and if they are using the city/town's main flagpole.”
“Ms. Ackerman commented that she is still feeling torn on the matter and that the Select Board has received significant public comment on the matter throughout the week that also reflects a torn opinion. Ms. Ackerman noted that she would like to focus on listening to residents and unifying the community again, so that the Board should support the compromise and try to move on. Ms. Ackerman reiterated that there needs to be ample signage for the naming of the building for Ellen Garrison and that there could be a display inside the building honoring her life, too.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“to appoint Terri Ackerman to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee as the Select Board Member for a term to expire May 31, 2025”
“Ms. Ackerman, as Liaison to the Hanscom Area Town Select Boards and Hanscom Field Advisory Committee, noted that she would need to check with these bodies to see whether they plan to sign on.”
“Ms. Ackerman voiced support for the proposal and noted that it feels like it gives the Select Board an option to have the maximum number of resident voices heard on the issue.”
“Chair Dane and Ms. Ackerman noted that they would support the amendment.”
“Terri Ackerman
- Attended the Ellen Garrison event
- MBTA Advisory Committee Meeting – Emphasis on maintenance for the MBTA
- Public Works Commission – EPA released new PFAS standards; Public Works Director
Alan Cathcart has been monitoring this
- Continuing work on the Hanscom North Airfield potential expansion efforts”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
“Terri Ackerman, in support”
2024-04-01·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman asked the Town Manager about PILOT programs.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
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“Ms. Ackerman asked if the Town owned the W.R. Grace solar site.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked if the Town owned the W.R. Grace solar site.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported”
“Ms. Ackerman reported”
2024-03-25·Select Board·spokeBruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee appointments and updates. →
“Ms. Ackerman reported”
“Ms. Ackerman asked if in the membership section if the "Select Board Liaison" is a voting member.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported”
“Ms. Ackerman reported”
“Ms. Ackerman added that she would also like the Economic Vitality Manager to weigh in on applications as such moving forward.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman thanked residents who submitted letters to the Select Board regarding MCI Concord.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked if National Grid was prepared to accept all conditions proposed by Concord Public Works.”
“Ms. Ackerman voting no”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman voiced support for the use of clickers but remembered Concord experimenting with them before and the Town not moving forward with their use.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked about the timeline of completion for the Employee Handbook.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked the Town Clerk how cumbersome this would be for the Clerk's Office.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman asked how long the State was discussing this closure and why was the Town notified so late.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman asked for a status update on the removal of the Tercentenary Markers”
“Ms. Ackerman asked for a status update on the removal of the Tercentenary Markers”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman asked a question regarding the rainbow trout.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman noted that the Public Works Department’s total request for funds was closer to $4,000,000.00.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted that the Public Works Department’s total request for funds was closer to $4,000,000.00.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman added that she would like to see some serious fundraising efforts from the 2025 Executive Committee.”
“Ms. Ackerman added that she would like to see some serious fundraising efforts from the 2025 Executive Committee.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman - Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“The NRC's authority to appoint subcommittees was noted by Ms. Ackerman”
“Ms. Ackerman reported that the Transportation Advisory Committee had been working with the Department of Public Works and the Finance Committee on plans for capital improvements to infrastructure and also reminded the community that there is still time to participate in the Transportation Survey, which will close on December 8, 2023. Ms. Ackerman continued that there was a community forum for the 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force that went well. Ms. Ackerman continued and noted of the upcoming Hanscom Forum, negotiations with Comcast and infrastructure needs of the Concord Department of Public Works.”
“Ms. Ackerman reported that the Transportation Advisory Committee had been working with the Department of Public Works and the Finance Committee on plans for capital improvements to infrastructure and also reminded the community that there is still time to participate in the Transportation Survey, which will close on December 8, 2023. Ms. Ackerman continued that there was a community forum for the 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force that went well. Ms. Ackerman continued and noted of the upcoming Hanscom Forum, negotiations with Comcast and infrastructure needs of the Concord Department of Public Works.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman asked about a website for the celebration.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked about a website for the celebration.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman mentioned that most school committees typically vote to surplus a building when it's ready to be surplused”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
2023-11-20·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman noted of the Hanscom North Airfield Community Forum taking place on December 6, 2023 that the Select Board has been invited to sponsor.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman thanked everyone for their comments and participation in the Public Hearing. Ms. Ackerman continued and clarified that the vote for the Concord Middle School and the residential exemption are two completely separate votes and actions taken by the Town and should not be tied together.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman noted that the Transportation Advisory Committee's comment letter should also be included.”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman – Aye”
“Ms. Ackerman reported on:”
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“Ms. Ackerman asked a question regarding internal DEI training to be offered by Andrea Foncerrada.”
“Ms. Ackerman asked a question regarding internal DEI training to be offered by Andrea Foncerrada.”
“Ms. Ackerman noted that this is important to find out, as it came up at one of the recent 40B application site walks.”