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Wendy Rovelli
Currently serves on Select Board
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“Ms. Lafleur offered her specific thanks to Dr. Hunter and the Co-Chairs of the School Building Committee and praised the committee for such a successful project.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she is in support of the project.”
“Ms. Rovelli suggested the cost of education for staff family members needs to be considered.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to accept the revised timetable for the PILOT Plan Initiative Reset as presented.”
“Chair Howell thanked Ms. Rovelli for organizing the board and committee volunteer open house for those who are interested in joining a committee.”
“Chair Howell thanked Ms. Rovelli for organizing the board and committee volunteer open house for those who are interested in joining a committee.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 16.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 16.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted to take Affirmative Action on Article 16.”
“Ms. Lafleur announced that Carlisle has joined Concord and Lincoln in a feasibility study”
“Ms. Lafleur announced that Carlisle has joined Concord and Lincoln in a feasibility study”
“Ms. Lafleur announced that Carlisle has joined Concord and Lincoln in a feasibility study”
“Ms. Lafleur announced that Carlisle has joined Concord and Lincoln in a feasibility study”
2026-03-12·Select Board·motioned
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“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that all Select Board members were present.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“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”
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“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed appreciation for the amount of and quality of the work of the Land Use Working Group.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that she is planning a volunteer recruitment open house for board and committee vacancies.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that she is planning a volunteer recruitment open house for board and committee vacancies.”
2026-02-02·Select Board·motioned
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“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to withdraw warrant article number 23”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“Ms. Rovelli suggested Jason Bulger provide an update at a future meeting”
“Ms. Rovelli suggested Jason Bulger provide an update at a future meeting”
“Ms. Rovelli suggested Jason Bulger provide an update at a future meeting”
“Ms. Rovelli suggested Jason Bulger provide an update at a future meeting”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that further discussion on goal categories and specific goals will be planned for a future meeting.”
“Ms. Rovelli and Chair Howell expressed agreement.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that there is potential for public/private arrangements”
“Ms Rovelli commented that the Town needs to define the type of housing we want to establish”
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2026-01-27·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli made the roll call and confirmed that all Select Board members were in attendance”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed that she was very frustrated with the speed of completing the current audit and she welcomed the perspective of a new team. However, she also noted that it is part of the FAAC's charge to make a recommendation for a new auditor.”
“Ms. Rovelli requested clarity regarding the housing services assessment.”
2026-01-27·Select Board·motioned
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2026-01-27·Select Board·spoke
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“Ms. Rovelli thanked everyone who wrote to the Select Board and shared that there has been support from the state and from the DEI Commission regarding the definition.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Proclamation affirming the Town of Concord’s commitment to opposing antisemitism, adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and promoting a welcoming and inclusive community.”
“Ms. Rovelli and Chair Howell expressed their support of this revision, while Mr. Boehm expressed continued disagreement with the proposed revision.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
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“Ms. Rovelli read the proclamations for Rebecca Purcell and Michael Rudd.”
“Ms. Rovelli read the proclamations for Rebecca Purcell and Michael Rudd.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the modifications discussed relative to changes to the minutes.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the modifications discussed relative to changes to the minutes.”
“Ms. Rovelli provided additional information and requested another update in March”
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“Ms. Rovelli added that the customer service team at the Light Plant is available for resident assistance.”
“Ms. Rovelli added that the customer service team at the Light Plant is available for resident assistance.”
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“Ms. Rovelli stated that the Financial Policy Work Group will be putting forth an article to create a Capital Stabilization Fund.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that the Financial Policy Work Group will be putting forth an article to create a Capital Stabilization Fund.”
“Ms. Rovelli engaged in a conversation with Ms. Lafleur, Ms. Hartman and Mr. Boehm regarding (Public Works Commission) PWC approval, sewer capacity, wetlands, parking constraints and the effects on / desire to maximize housing units.”
“Mr. Boehm, Mr. McKennitt and Ms. Rovelli expressed verbal support for a resolution based on the IHRA definition.”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed a desire to add structured work with the schools under the coordination and collaboration portion of the charge.”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed a desire to add structured work with the schools under the coordination and collaboration portion of the charge.”
“Ms. Rovelli's inquiry regarding land maintenance”
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“Ms. Rovelli expressed appreciation for the donation from the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed appreciation for the donation from the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.”
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“Ms. Rovelli presented an update on the town's financial reserve policy”
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2025-12-22·Select Board·motioned
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“Ms. Rovelli recommended drawing parallels to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust governance and identified that the CMAHT expended funds that did not come through the Select Board.”
“Ms. Rovelli supported the purpose section and the restructuring, making the charge more consistent with other board and committee charges. Ms. Rovelli does feel that there are many duties in the charge and would support eliminating any redundancy. Ms. Rovelli also supports a consistent schedule for reports to the Select Board and the holding of public forums.”
“Ms. Rovelli presented an update on the town's financial reserve policy”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that the Financial Policy Working Group is beginning to look at debt policies. Additionally, Ms. Rovelli commented that debt management is a topic that will be discussed.”
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“Ms. Rovelli inquired about the level of vacancies throughout the town and whether that provides a non-service cost reduction.”
2025-12-09·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli took the roll call and confirmed that a quorum was present”
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“Ms. Rovelli's question regarding funds used for solar and battery”
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2025-12-08·Select Board·spoke
“In response to Ms. Rovelli's question”
2025-12-08·Select Board·motioned
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that there was a link at the bottom of the Select Board webpage that provided access to tax relief programs that are available in Concord.”
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“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
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“Ms. Rovelli and Chair Howell agree with this sentiment.”
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“Ms. Rovelli stated it differently; that the $2.9 million in taxes are paid by the 2,251 non-qualifying properties and the 419 RTE qualifying properties above the breakeven point totaling the additional $317K.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated it differently; that the $2.9 million in taxes are paid by the 2,251 non-qualifying properties and the 419 RTE qualifying properties above the breakeven point totaling the additional $317K.”
“Ms. Rovelli added that it is important to keep in mind that many communities have a larger commercial base than the Town of Concord.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that a residential factor of one be adopted for FY26, allowing for a single tax rate for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property.”
“Ms. Rovelli inquired on how staff can support the town by applying for grants and whether a PILOT arrangements might could more directly support funding for the library. Ms. Rovelli spoke to the unique needs of the Concord when considering benchmarks against other communities.”
“Ms. Rovelli inquired on how staff can support the town by applying for grants and whether a PILOT arrangements might could more directly support funding for the library. Ms. Rovelli spoke to the unique needs of the Concord when considering benchmarks against other communities.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she gave testimony on Concord’s two home rule petitions regarding Ranked Choice Voting and Remote Participation in Town Meeting that were heard by the Joint Committee on Election Law last week.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she gave testimony on Concord’s two home rule petitions regarding Ranked Choice Voting and Remote Participation in Town Meeting that were heard by the Joint Committee on Election Law last week.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she gave testimony on Concord’s two home rule petitions regarding Ranked Choice Voting and Remote Participation in Town Meeting that were heard by the Joint Committee on Election Law last week.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she gave testimony on Concord’s two home rule petitions regarding Ranked Choice Voting and Remote Participation in Town Meeting that were heard by the Joint Committee on Election Law last week.”
“Ms. Rovelli stated that she gave testimony on Concord’s two home rule petitions regarding Ranked Choice Voting and Remote Participation in Town Meeting that were heard by the Joint Committee on Election Law last week.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force was formed last April by the Select Board to attempt to gather data.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that the Tax Relief Evaluation Task Force was formed last April by the Select Board to attempt to gather data.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that Mr. Howell, Mr. Boehm, Ms. Hartman, and herself were present.”
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“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that there was a quorum of the Select Board.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that there was a successful public forum on Rideout park tennis court resurfacing.”
“Ms. Rovelli shared that there was a successful public forum on Rideout park tennis court resurfacing.”
“Ms. Rovelli inquired”
2025-10-27·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
2025-10-24·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that there was a quorum.”
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2025-10-24·Select Board·motioned
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“Ms. Rovelli Yes”
“Ms. Rovelli expressed her support for Ms. Barrett as a candidate.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“Ms. Rovelli Yes”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded”
“Ms. Rovelli inquired if the language in the newest Empowerment Act allowed for remote town meeting participation, to which Ms. McAndrew informed Ms. Rovelli that it does not.”
2025-10-20·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Rovelli voting Naye”
“Ms. Rovelli read the Proclamation celebrating the delegation from Nanae Japan and the Proclamation honoring Dorothy DiDomenico, Retired Music Educator Concord Public Schools.”
“Ms. Rovelli read the Proclamation celebrating the delegation from Nanae Japan and the Proclamation honoring Dorothy DiDomenico, Retired Music Educator Concord Public Schools.”
“Ms. Rovelli read the Proclamation celebrating the delegation from Nanae Japan and the Proclamation honoring Dorothy DiDomenico, Retired Music Educator Concord Public Schools.”
“Ms. Rovelli asked if the town followed up on the cell tower at the State Police location”
“Ms. Rovelli asked if the town followed up on the cell tower at the State Police location”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda without the October 6, 2025 open session minutes.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda without the October 6, 2025 open session minutes.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda without the October 6, 2025 open session minutes.”
2025-10-20·Select Board·motioned
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“Ms. Rovelli asked Ms. Allam to outline the concerns of the developer about access to the property for construction”
2025-10-20·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
“Ms. Rovelli voting Naye”
2025-10-20·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that there was a quorum.”
2025-10-17·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that there was a quorum.”
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that all necessary documentation has been submitted.”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
2025-10-06·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that all members were present.”
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed this would be included in the minutes of the meeting, and Mr. McKennitt agreed he would provide Ms. Hartman the data.”
“In response to Ms. Rovelli's inquiry”
“Ms. Rovelli inquired about feedback from real estate agents”
“Ms. Rovelli nominated Mr. Boehm”
2025-10-06·Select Board·motioned
“motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“Ms. Rovelli also spoke in favor of Deborah Dorfman, Daniel Hart, and also suggested that Mr, Morrison had very valuable experience having been on the Human Rights Council and his professional teaching background.”
2025-10-06·Select Board·abstained
“Ms. Rovelli – Aye”
“Ms. Rovelli agreed”
“The motion did not pass with Chair Howell, Ms. Hartman, Ms. Rovelli and Mr. Boehm voting Naye”
2025-09-15·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that all members were present.”
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“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli”
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Rovelli and seconded it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda with the revisions to the August 18, 2025 minutes as discussed and with the removal of the July 22, 2025 minutes.”
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“Ms. Rovelli shared that the Sun Day and Stone Soup events will take place on 9/21.”
2025-09-15·Select Board·motioned
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“Ms. Rovelli asked if there would be any community education on the new rates”
“Ms. Rovelli asked if there would be any community education on the new rates”
“Ms. Rovelli weighed in the importance of infrastructure as the foundation to further growth and development”
“Ms. Rovelli weighed in the importance of infrastructure as the foundation to further growth and development”
2025-09-10·Select Board·spoke
“Ms. Rovelli confirmed that all members were present.”