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Board Advances Conservation Fund Bylaw

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Board enters closed session on property negotiations

The Select Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss 2229 negotiations and negotiations related to the MCI Concord site, and did not return to open session.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Board Approves Housing Agreement and Budget Transfers

The Select Board unanimously approved a new three-year Regional Housing Services Organization agreement, including the FY 2027 budget, and approved $635,000 in year-end transfers: $400,000 for winter maintenance, $200,000 for legal services, and $35,000 for retirement expenses.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Board Approves One-Day Liquor License

The Select Board unanimously approved a one-day liquor license for Verrill Farms’ Strawberry Cocktail Party on June 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 14b Wheeler Road.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board Advances NOVO Riverside Commons

The Select Board unanimously authorized agreements and a state letter supporting NOVO Riverside Commons, including the applicant’s request for Final Approval.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Concord Approves $16.02 Million Bond Sale

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $16.02 million in general obligation bonds, with final maturity in 2046. The board also endorsed the Fire Department’s application for an Advanced Life Support ambulance service and reviewed tax-relief recommendations for homeowners and affordable rentals.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Board recommends updated wireless zoning rules

The Select Board unanimously recommended that Town Meeting approve the Planning Board’s replacement wireless-facilities zoning bylaw and take no action on a substitute proposal. The Planning Board separately voted 5-0 to clarify the rules for wireless facilities on utility poles. The Select Board also voted 3-2 to take no action on a modified composting rate-payer proposal.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Cultural district committee expanded to seven members

The Select Board unanimously approved an updated charge for the West Concord Cultural District Committee, setting its membership at seven members.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board Discusses Town-Wide Composting

The Select Board considered a replacement motion asking the Town Manager to study the feasibility of a town-wide ratepayer composting program. The provided minutes excerpt does not include the motion’s final vote or outcome.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Draft transportation strategy gets public review

The Select Board and Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed Concord’s draft Transportation Strategy and identified issues needing clarification, including Route 2 coordination, the 119 safety requests, commuter-rail access, project priorities, and transparency about responsible parties. Staff requested written comments by the end of April before further revisions and eventual finalization.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Board Advances MCI Concord Master Plan

The Select Board approved the MCI Concord Master Plan Committee charge by a 4-0 vote, with one abstention, and unanimously nominated six members to the committee. The board also unanimously approved revisions to the town’s financial policies and final or provisional approvals for several public art and rail trail projects.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Concord Ends Shared Public Health Agreement

The Select Board unanimously approved early termination of Concord’s shared public health nursing services agreement with the Town of Maynard; staff said ending the contract would not increase costs and could produce savings.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Concord urged to accelerate housing plan update

The Housing Trust recommended expediting an update to Concord’s Housing Production Plan as the town prepares a master plan for the former MCI Concord property. The MCI process is expected to begin in April, with a conceptual plan by the end of June and draft zoning in the fall; the plan may include commercial, residential, and wastewater options.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board Advances Annual Town Meeting Measures

The Select Board unanimously recommended affirmative action on Annual Town Meeting Articles 11, 12, 25 and 26, including adding $600,000 to Article 12. It voted 4-1 to support an article urging a future rooftop-solar policy, unanimously recommended no action on Article 42, and deferred a position on Article 31.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board backs $600,000 facilities planning funding

The Select Board unanimously recommended that Town Meeting approve a $600,000 transfer from Free Cash for municipal facility site evaluations, feasibility studies, and related consulting or legal work. It also authorized in-person early voting on March 26 and 27 for the March 31 Annual Town Election.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Board Authorizes Open Meeting Law Response

The Select Board unanimously authorized its chair to revise and send a response to alleged open meeting law complaints, with a copy to the Attorney General. The board also agreed to schedule a future, properly noticed discussion about the intent of a proclamation addressing antisemitism and inclusion.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board Approves Home and Septic Expansion

The Select Board unanimously approved an agreement allowing a 386-square-foot addition to a two-family home at 449 Barrett’s Mill Road and expansion and replacement of its septic system. The board also unanimously authorized a letter of support and signature for a Local Initiative Program affordable-housing application.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Board approves Art Loop sidewalk decals

The Select Board unanimously approved the Public Art Proposal for the “Art Loop” sidewalk decals.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Concord Advances Shared Emergency Dispatch

The Select Board unanimously approved a Letter of Attestation supporting development of shared emergency dispatch services, with Concord seeking to serve as the host community and Lincoln ready to enter an agreement.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Board Advances Conservation Fund Bylaw

The Select Board unanimously approved wording for a proposed Conservation Fund bylaw to be submitted to the 2026 Town Meeting, including a requirement that land acquisitions receive Select Board approval.

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