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Terri Ackerman

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Past: Select Board (2020–2025)

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2025-08-11·Select Board·spokeTown House HVAC and Roof Work Impact
Ms. Lafleur provided an update on the Town House air conditioning
2025-08-11·Select Board·spokeAnti-Semitism and Hate Incident Response
Ms. Lafluer shared that the tools that the town currently utilizes
2025-08-11·Select Board·spokeWalden Pond safety concerns update.
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
2025-07-14·Select Board·spokeTown-wide SGARs Ban Proposal
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.
2025-05-27·Select Board·abstainedLand Use Working Group formation and progress.
The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Ackerman voting nay.
2025-05-27·Select Board·abstainedWarrant Article 13: Amenities Building
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.
2025-05-27·Select Board·abstainedArticle 46: 2025 CCRC Zoning Amendment
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.
2025-05-12·Select Board·spokeArticle 46: 2025 CCRC Zoning Amendment
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
2025-05-05·Select Board·abstainedTown-wide SGARs Ban Proposal
Ms. Ackerman abstained
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2025-02-10·Select Board·spokeDario's Concord Liquor License Approved
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.
2025-02-10·Select Board·spokeMCI Concord Advisory Board Vision Report
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.
2024-11-18·Select Board·spokeFY26 Single Tax Rate Decision
Terri Ackerman - Aye
2024-11-18·Select Board·spokeFY25-FY26 Tax Classification Hearings
Terri Ackerman - Aye
2024-11-18·Select Board·spokeOpen Space Discount annual votes.
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.
2024-11-04·Select Board·spokeSister City Agreement with Nanae, Japan
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
2024-11-04·Select Board·spoke2025 Annual Town Meeting Calendar
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.
2024-10-21·Select Board·spokeSelect Board Goals FY25-FY26
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
2024-09-09·Select Board·spokeRegional Opioid Settlement IMA Approval
Ms. Rovelli and Ms. Ackerman express support for regional efforts and emphasize the value of collaborative resources.
Ms. Ackerman
2024-09-09·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Budget and Events Planning
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.
2024-09-09·Select Board·spokeSelect Board Goals FY25-FY26
Ms. Ackerman
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2024-09-09·Select Board·spokeAgriculture Committee appointments
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2024-09-09·Select Board·spoke250th Wayfinding Signage Project Approved
Ms. Ackerman - Aye
2024-09-09·Select Board·spoke2021-2024 GO Bond Issuances
Ms. Ackerman - Aye
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman expressed her disappointment with this decision since Mr. Booth would have been an excellent addition to the membership.
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-08-05·Select Board·spokePublic Transportation Study Status
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2024-08-05·Select Board·spokeRt 2 Traffic Flow Concerns
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-08-05·Select Board·spoke
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2024-08-05·Select Board·spokeConcord ARPA Fund Allocation Timeline
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeConflict of Interest: Christopher Heights
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
2024-06-17·Select Board·spoke250th Celebration Planning and Funding
Ms. Ackerman reported on
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeMCI Concord Forums and State Funding
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeJoint FinCom Meeting Planning
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeMunicipal Empowerment Act Legislation
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeHugh Cargill Trust $20,000 Donation
Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeParking and Zoning Bylaw Updates
Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeCPS Facilities Assessment Study Update
Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeWest Concord Master Plan status update.
Ms. Ackerman suggested working closely with the Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-06-17·Select Board·spoke2021-2024 GO Bond Issuances
Ms. Ackerman confirmed that Free Cash would be certified earlier
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeJoint FinCom Meeting Planning
Ms. Ackerman pointed out that the warrant closing dates are during school vacation week, that allows a month to get warrant articles submitted.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spoke2025 Annual Town Meeting Calendar
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.
2024-06-17·Select Board·spokeFY2025 Select Board Goal Setting
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:
2024-06-03·Select Board·spokeVerizon Easement for Concord Middle School
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.
2024-06-03·Select Board·spoke2025 Annual Town Meeting Calendar
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.
2024-05-24·Select Board·spokeSpecial Town Election Ballot Questions
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.
2024-05-24·Select Board·spokeEllen Garrison Middle School Naming
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2024-05-20·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Executive Committee and Budget
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.
2024-05-20·Select Board·spokeSpecial Town Election Ballot Questions
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.
2024-04-29·Select Board·spokeArticle 20 CCRS Budget FinCom Amendment
Chair Dane and Ms. Ackerman noted that they would support the amendment.
2024-04-22·Select Board·spokeEllen Garrison Middle School Naming
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
2024-04-16·Select Board·spokeWarrant Article 8: Town Budget
Terri Ackerman, in support
Terri Ackerman, in support
Terri Ackerman, in support
Terri Ackerman, in support
2024-04-16·Select Board·spokeArticle 34 Zoning Amendments 2020-2024
Terri Ackerman, in support
2024-04-01·Select Board·spoke
Ms. Ackerman asked the Town Manager about PILOT programs.
2024-04-01·Select Board·spokeArticle 24: CPS Capital Budget approval.
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-04-01·Select Board·spokeArticle 14: Use of Free Cash withdrawn.
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-04-01·Select Board·spokeArticle 20 CCRS Budget FinCom Amendment
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2024-04-01·Select Board·spokeIn-Town Utility Scale Battery
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.
2024-03-25·Select Board·spoke2024 Honored Citizen Ceremony.
Ms. Ackerman reported
Ms. Ackerman reported
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
2024-03-18·Select Board·spokeThe Umbrella Arts Center Liquor Licensing
Ms. Ackerman added that she would also like the Economic Vitality Manager to weigh in on applications as such moving forward.
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeMassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study
Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeH. 4138 Affordable Homes Act Support
Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeMunicipal Empowerment Act Legislation
Ms. Ackerman noted a small correction to insert the word "to" in the Comment Letter regarding MassDOT Route 2 Corridor Study Public Meetings.
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeAssabet River Pedestrian Bridge.
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-03-04·Select Board·spokeMicro-transit Regional Grant
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
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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.
2024-03-04·Select Board·abstainedNational Grid Gas Main Extensions and Relays.
Ms. Ackerman voting no
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-02-26·Select Board·spokeElectronic clicker voting at Town Meeting.
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:
2024-01-29·Select Board·spokeStormwater Enterprise Fund Proposal
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2024-01-29·Select Board·spokeMCI Concord site reuse planning
Ms. Ackerman asked how long the State was discussing this closure and why was the Town notified so late.
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2024-01-08·Select Board·spokeTercentenary Commission Signs Removal
Ms. Ackerman asked for a status update on the removal of the Tercentenary Markers
2024-01-08·Select Board·spokeParking meter removal progress update.
Ms. Ackerman asked for a status update on the removal of the Tercentenary Markers
2024-01-08·Select Board·spoke367 Commonwealth Ave Affordable Housing
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2024-01-08·Select Board·spokeWhite Pond Task Force Final Report
Ms. Ackerman asked a question regarding the rainbow trout.
2024-01-02·Select Board·abstained2024–2026 Select Board License Renewals
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2024-01-02·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Executive Committee and Budget
Ms. Ackerman noted that the Public Works Department’s total request for funds was closer to $4,000,000.00.
2024-01-02·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Budget and Events Planning
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:
2023-12-18·Select Board·spokeStormwater Enterprise Fund Proposal
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-18·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Executive Committee and Budget
Ms. Ackerman added that she would like to see some serious fundraising efforts from the 2025 Executive Committee.
2023-12-18·Select Board·spoke250th Celebration Planning and Funding
Ms. Ackerman added that she would like to see some serious fundraising efforts from the 2025 Executive Committee.
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-18·Select Board·abstainedAnnual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, 2023-2024
Ms. Ackerman - Aye
2023-12-18·Select Board·abstainedFossil Fuel-Free Home Rule Petition
Ms. Ackerman - Aye
2023-12-18·Select Board·spoke2024–2026 Select Board License Renewals
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeWarner's Pond Management and Future
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.
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeRetirement Board Appointment.
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeConcord Middle School Building Project
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-04·Select Board·spokeConcord250 Executive Committee and Budget
Ms. Ackerman asked about a website for the celebration.
2023-12-04·Select Board·spoke250th Celebration Planning and Funding
Ms. Ackerman asked about a website for the celebration.
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-12-02·Select Board·spokePeabody School Transfer and Reuse Planning
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.
2023-11-20·Select Board·spoke162 Plainfield Road Conveyance
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeTercentenary Commission Signs Removal
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.
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeOpen Space Discount annual votes.
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeThoreau Residences 40B Site Plan Timeline
Ms. Ackerman noted that the Transportation Advisory Committee's comment letter should also be included.
2023-11-20·Select Board·spokeConcord Middle School Building Project
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
Ms. Ackerman – Aye
2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeThoreau Residences 40B Site Plan Timeline
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeSister City Agreement with Nanae, Japan
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeNOVO Riverside Commons 40B Timeline.
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeWarner's Pond Management and Future
Ms. Ackerman reported on:
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2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeTercentenary Commission Signs Removal
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.
2023-11-06·Select Board·spokeFossil Fuel-Free Home Rule Petition
Ms. Ackerman noted that this is important to find out, as it came up at one of the recent 40B application site walks.