Concord, MA

Select Board

Transportation Advisory Committee

Climate Action Committee

Historical Commission

West Concord Cultural District Committee

Concord Housing Development Corporation

The Concord Housing Development Corporation will discuss the Assabet River Homes project and review small grant applicants 112 and 113. The board will provide input on the MCI regarding AMI, rent/own status, and numbers. The meeting concludes with an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, with the specific property withheld from public identification.

• Discussion of Assabet River Homes
• Review of small grant applicants 112 and 113
• Input on MCI regarding AMI, rent/own, and numbers
• Executive session to consider real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

Bias & Hate Incident Reporting Work Group

Board of Registrars

Cemetery Committee

The Concord Cemetery Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from June 3, 2026, and sign a deed. The agenda includes updates on the Black Heritage Marker Project, the Sleepy Hollow Lot Expansion, and general lot supply, but no specific dollar amounts or binding decisions are listed in the document.

• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting
• Deed signing
• Update on the Black Heritage Marker Project
• Update on the Sleepy Hollow Lot Expansion
• Discussion of lot supply and operations/maintenance

West Concord Advisory Committee

Concord Local Cultural Council

Concord Middle School (CMS) Building Committee

The Concord Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the financial status and closeout progress of the construction project, as reported by the Owner's Project Manager (LiRo-Hill). The agenda includes approval of June minutes, correspondence updates, and public comment. This is a routine project oversight meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 4th, 2026
• OPM update from LiRo-Hill on financial status
• Closeout progress report
• Public comment period

Light Board

The Concord Municipal Light Board is meeting virtually to address an Open Meeting Law complaint received on 8/19/2026. The board will evaluate the complaint, consider a response, and vote on whether to authorize submitting that response. The agenda contains only this one substantive item before adjournment.

• Discussion and vote on response to Open Meeting Law complaint received 8/19/2026

Conservation & Sustainability Coffee

This is a scheduled meeting of the Conservation & Climate Coffee group, but the agenda contains only a quote and meeting logistics. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

Library Committee

Miscellaneous Public Notices

The Concord Tree Warden will hold a public shade tree hearing to consider removing an 18-inch diameter red oak at 21 Spencer Brook Rd. Residents may comment in person or in writing before the hearing.

• Public shade tree hearing for removal of 18” DBH Red Oak at 21 Spencer Brook Rd
• Comments accepted by email or written statement prior to hearing

Concord250 Arts Subcommittee

The Concord250 Arts Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes, review summer activities and events, and discuss future plans including the 250th song, Liberty Flag, and new branding for the 250th Lantern. The meeting includes updates on the Minute Man ReMake, Pianos on the Town, and other events.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2026 meeting
• Update on Minute Man ReMake with Christiana Urbano and Linda Sweeney
• Update on Pianos on the Town with Kate Yoder and Sarah Seng
• Discussion of future plans for 'The Concord Town' 250th song
• Discussion of Liberty Flag for Concord with David Owen

Miscellaneous Public Notices

This is a public shade tree hearing to consider the removal of seven trees at 61B Walden St. in Concord, MA. The trees include black oaks, red oaks, a red pine, and white pines of various diameters. Residents can comment in person or contact the Tree Warden before the hearing.

• Removal of 9" DBH Black Oak at 61B Walden St
• Removal of 9" DBH Red Oak at 61B Walden St
• Removal of 6" DBH Red Oak at 61B Walden St
• Removal of 12" DBH Red Pine at 61B Walden St
• Removal of 13" DBH Black Oak and 16" and 9" DBH White Pines at 61B Walden St

2229 Main Street Oversight Committee

The 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee will convene a routine meeting to receive updates and discuss public outreach for the 2229 Main Street property. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Miscellaneous Public Notices

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission

Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust's CPA Grant Application Subcommittee is meeting to review the Community Preservation Committee's grant application and instructions, discuss the FY 2027 grant of $785,500, and begin drafting the FY 2028 application. This is a working session focused on grant administration.

• Review of CPC grant application and instructions
• Review of FY 2027 CPA grant application funded for $785,500
• Drafting FY 2028 CPA grant application

Miscellaneous Public Notices

The Concord Tree Warden will hold a public shade tree hearing to consider removing six white pines (15-20 inches in diameter) at 8 College Road. Residents may comment in person or in writing before the hearing.

• Removal of six white pines (15-20 inches DBH) at 8 College Road
• Public hearing under MGL Chapter 87, Section 3
• Comments accepted by email or written statement to Tree Warden

Natural Resources Commission

The Concord Natural Resources Commission will hold a public meeting to review several applications under the Wetlands Protection Act, including a continuance for an irrigation pump system at Nashawtuc Country Club, new applications for a pool addition, wetland delineation, and a single-family dwelling, plus a violation case. The commission will also close permits, issue certificates of compliance, and discuss other business such as a bow hunting program and open space plan update.

• Notice of Intent: Nashawtuc Country Club, 1861 Sudbury Road, irrigation pump system in wetland buffer
• Request for Determination: C.C. Pools, 498 Walden Street, pool addition outside 100-foot buffer
• Notice of Intent: Leith, 18B Powder Mill Road, single-family dwelling, deck, retaining wall, driveway, septic in buffer zone
• Violation: Walsh, 150 Garfield Road, DEP File #137-1524
• Certificates of Compliance: MassPort, Balls Hill Road LLC, Nashawtuc Country Club

Retirement Board

School Committee (CSC/CCRSC)

The Concord and Concord-Carlisle School Committees are meeting jointly to discuss and vote on several items, including the Climate and Culture Working Group, superintendent and committee goals for 2026-2027, and school policies. They will also vote on the annual CCHS Student Activity Account approval and consider accepting donations and approving a field trip. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Accept $250 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank for CCHS Bookmarked Club
• Accept $3,870 installment of Concord Carlisle Foundation Grant for Partners in Rhyme
• Accept $500 donation from Special Olympics MA for CMS Special Olympics Basketball
• Approve CCHS Boys Cross Country trip to Warwick RI on 9/26/26
• Vote on School Committee Practices and Protocols and CCHS Student Activity Account

Trails Committee

The Concord Trails Committee is meeting to choose a scribe, approve June minutes, and hear steward and land manager reports. They will also discuss member participation in the Open Space and Recreation Plan update. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Approve minutes from June 30, 2025
• Steward reports
• Land Manager's report
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update participation

Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee

The Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss the use of new field equipment. The main business is reviewing monitoring reports for several conservation restrictions, with specific tasks assigned to members for follow-up.

• Approve minutes from June 23 and July 28 meetings
• Discuss Samsung tablet and Bad Elf Flex Mini
• Monitoring reports for CRs: Emerson (North/South), Christian, Busa, Hartwell Meadow, Ayrshire, Burch, Moses Pond
• Tasks include contacting owners, scheduling walks, and writing reports

Miscellaneous Public Notices

The Black Heritage Trail Markers Advisory Team is meeting to discuss the marker project, including regulatory approvals and logistics for an installation celebration on October 12. The agenda includes general updates, review of next steps with town boards, and team organization.

• Review regulatory steps with Select Board, Cemetery Committee, HDC, NRC
• Plan installation celebration on 10/12
• Discuss team organization

2229 Main Street Oversight Committee

The 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss risk communication and public outreach, review documents, and receive an update from a community group meeting. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Risk Communication / Public Outreach discussion
• Document review and update from Community Group meeting
• Chair update and new business
• Initial and general public comment periods

Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust is meeting to vote on releasing $350,000 for a CHDC working capital bridge loan and approving a $50,000 CHDC application for pre-development of the Junction Village site as part of the MCI Concord master plan. The agenda also includes project updates on several housing developments, funding reports, and liaison reports. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote to authorize $350,000 release for CHDC buydown working capital bridge loan
• Vote to approve $50,000 in non-CPA CMAHT funds for Junction Village pre-development
• Update on NOVO Riverside Commons / Residences at Thoreau
• Update on Assabet River Homes and 91B Main St environmental assessment
• Vote to form subcommittee for FY2028 CPA application

Concord Housing Authority

The Concord Housing Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss several construction and maintenance contracts. Key items include reconsidering the lowest bidder for a bathroom project, approving change orders for an air-source heat pump project, and a driveway paving contract. The board will also receive updates on electric vehicle charging stations and federal Section 8.

• Second reconsideration of lowest bidder for Powder Mill Rd. bathroom project to Varieka Construction for $112,300
• Change Order #1 for Project 067113 ASHP for $11,623.12 for new secondary conductors
• Change Order #2 for Project 067133 ASHP for $25,097.17 for re-wiring residential units
• We Can Do It for Conant Street Driveway Paving Project 2025-10 for $14,805
• Approval of Fee Accountant Financials for June 2026 (year-end)

Warner's Pond Management Committee

The Warner's Pond Management Committee is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes, hear chair comments, and conduct a 60-minute review of a request for proposals (RFP) with the DNR. They will also discuss the timing of a recreation survey and take public comments. The meeting is primarily a working session on the RFP and survey planning.

• RFP review with DNR (60 min)
• Discussion of Recreation Survey Questions - Timing (15 min)
• Approval of Minutes from August 20, 2026
• Public Comments (5 min)

MCI Concord Master Plan Committee

The MCI Concord Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the approach for the September 9th public meeting, receive updates from DCAMM and the Community Development Director, and hold a key discussion on housing. The housing discussion will cover number, type, demographics, price, affordability percentage, rental versus purchase, and special needs. The meeting is open to the public with time for public comment.

• Discussion of housing: number, type, demographics, price, affordability percentage, rental versus purchase, special needs
• Approach for September 9th public meeting (presented by Stantec)
• Updates from DCAMM (Wendy Rovelli, Co-Chair)
• Zoning approach and upcoming public meeting updates (Alyssa Sandoval, Community Development Director)
• Future agenda topics include wastewater treatment, fiscal impact, development feasibility, DPW relocation, connectivity, car-centric design, open space, and sustainability

Concord Middle School (CMS) Building Committee

The Concord Middle School Building Committee is meeting to approve June minutes, receive a monthly update, and hear from the Owner's Project Manager (LiRo-Hill) on financial status and closeout progress for the CMS project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new votes or major decisions listed beyond routine approvals and updates.

• Approval of June 4th, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly correspondence/communication update
• OPM (LiRo-Hill) financial update
• OPM closeout progress report

Climate Action Committee

The Concord Climate Action Committee is meeting to approve minutes from four prior meetings and discuss the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The committee will also hear a report from the Deputy Town Manager and plan for two upcoming community events: ConcordCAN breakfast on Sept. 15 and Ag Day on Sept. 12. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from June 10, July 7, July 15, and August 10 meetings
• Discussion of Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Deputy Town Manager's written report
• Planning for ConcordCAN breakfast on Sept. 15
• Planning for Ag Day on Sept. 12

Historic Districts Commission

The Concord Historic Districts Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on August 19, 2026, to conduct public hearings on five applications for changes to properties in historic districts. These include window replacements, siding changes, skylights, and a two-story addition. The commission will also continue hearings on a Black Heritage Trail Marker and sconce replacements, and review amendments to previously issued certificates of appropriateness.

• Public hearing: Kathleen DeVito-Ash, 100 Keyes Road Unit 423, Main Street Historic District – replace picture window, install trim and paint, replace plywood panels with clear glass windows
• Public hearing: David Bjork and Susan Worthy, 330 Main Street, Main Street Historic District – replace brick steps with granite steps and replace siding
• Public hearing: Dimitry and Masha Doohovskoy, 67 Bow Street, North Bridge/Monument Square Historic District – install four skylights
• Public hearing: Sven Olson, 441 Main Street, Main Street Historic District – construct two porches, steps, two dormers, and a two-story addition, replace front door, install light fixture, construct shed
• Continued hearing: Town of Concord, ROW adjacent to 12 Monument Square – Black Heritage Trail Marker installation

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Concord Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the final Transportation Strategy Plan prepared by Stantec, along with updates on regional transit studies and local bus service. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments, but the main focus is the presentation and discussion of the plan.

• Presentation and discussion of Stantec's Transportation Strategy Plan (Final 8-5-26)
• Update on MassDOT Acton/Maynard/Concord public transit study
• Update on LRTA bus service
• Approve minutes
• Public comments

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting on August 18, 2026, to conduct site plan reviews for two proposed projects: a 1,300 sq. ft. dryland diving training center at 498 Walden St and a 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street. The board will also take public comment on non-agenda items and receive updates from the Town Planner.

• Site Plan Review for C.C. Pools to build a 1,300 sq. ft. dryland diving training center and modify parking at 498 Walden St
• Site Plan Review for The Fenn School to build a 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street
• Public comment limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker, on non-agenda items

Concord Housing Development Corporation

The Concord Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) is holding a joint executive session with the Concord Select Board. The closed meeting covers strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically Town Manager compensation, and discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to MCI Concord. No open session is scheduled.

• Joint executive session with Concord Select Board
• Strategy session for Town Manager compensation negotiations
• Discussion of real property transaction involving MCI Concord

Select Board

The Concord Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss real property related to MCI Concord, then reconvene in open session. The board will vote on an FY2026 merit bonus for the Town Manager and discuss the final report of the Land Use Working Group. Other items include appointments, a bylaw codification committee charge, and a conflict of interest matter.

• Executive session on MCI Concord real property with CHDC Board
• Vote on FY2026 merit bonus for Town Manager
• Land Use Working Group final report discussion
• Appointment of 20 Election Officers for terms to July 31, 2027
• Gifts: $3,000 (Rotary Club) for Hunt Rec playground, $1,400 (Daphne Henderson) for Council on Aging, $500 (Robert Marquis) for Beede Swim Center

Historical Commission

The Concord Historical Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on August 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes a Section 106 review of the proposed demolition of Building 1008 at Hanscom Air Force Base, a discussion of draft Select Board goals, and FY27 priorities for the Historic Preservation Plan. The commission will also consider proposed revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and approve draft meeting minutes.

• Section 106 Review: Hanscom Air Force Base proposed demolition of Building 1008 (Formerly Building 23), Nearfield Test Facility, Virginia Road
• Discussion of draft Select Board goal with Paul Boehm, CHC Select Board liaison
• Historic Preservation Plan implementation – FY27 priorities
• Proposed revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act – draft letter
• Draft meeting minutes for work sessions on 5/15/26, 6/18/26, and 6/26/26

Commission on Disability

The Concord Commission on Disability is meeting to discuss and potentially finalize the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, including implementation guidance. They will also discuss curb cuts and the permit/inspection process, along with remote Town Meeting participation. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Discuss final ADA Self Eval & Transition Plan
• Develop Project/Implementation Guidance
• Curb Cuts Discussion
• Permit/Inspection Process
• Remote Town Meeting Participation

Agriculture Committee

The Concord Agriculture Committee is meeting in person to review past meeting minutes, hear news about local farms and farmers, and discuss potential changes to Ag Day, including its date and last-minute logistics such as ads, banners, pamphlets, and the passport. The agenda also includes other business, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of June and July meeting minutes
• Discussion of possible Ag Day date change
• Ag Day logistics: ad, banners, pamphlet, passport, Peter Spring info
• Public comment period
• Next meeting tentatively September 10th

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for five special permit requests regarding home occupations and residential construction. The board will also deliberate a draft decision for a dwelling location variance on Virginia Road.

• Special Permit for personal training sessions at 23 Hill Street
• Special Permit for a karate studio at 970 Sudbury Road
• Special Permit to replace a 2,283 sq. ft. home with a 5,780 sq. ft. dwelling at 448 Sudbury Road
• Special Permit for a 282 sq. ft. garage addition at 65 Woodland Road
• Special Permit and Variance for a 540 sq. ft. addition and shed at 441 Main Street

Light Board

The Concord Municipal Light Board will meet virtually to vote on supporting a grant application to study a thermal energy network at the Peter Bulkley building, discuss battery storage push-back rules, and review a bill print redesign. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a power supply contract extension.

• Vote to approve minutes from July 8 and July 14, 2026, and executive session minutes from July 14
• Discussion/vote on community grant request from New England Heat Pump Accelerator for thermal energy network feasibility study at Peter Bulkley building
• Discussion on residential battery storage push-back on distribution system
• Discussion on CMLP bill print redesign project
• Executive session to discuss power supply contract extension

Personnel Board

The Concord Personnel Board is meeting to review an employee appeal regarding sick leave payoff eligibility, discuss the Assistant Town Manager/HR Director's report, and vote on new job descriptions and classifications for two positions. They will also vote to accept the Personnel Board Charge as voted by the Select Board.

• Review employee appeal on Sick Leave Payoff Eligibility (PPP-11, Section VI)
• Vote on new job description and classification: Business Manager Public Safety (Grade 10)
• Vote on new job description and classification: Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education & School Programs (Grade 8)
• Vote to accept Personnel Board Charge as voted by Select Board
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026

Hugh Cargill Trust Committee

The Hugh Cargill Trust Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and discuss updates on property tax relief, including a town counsel report on funding shifts, age data, and new applicants. They will also review the Silent Fund and plan to adjourn to executive session to discuss individuals or families seeking assistance, citing privacy concerns.

• Approval of July 2026 minutes
• Treasurer's report for July 2026
• Property tax relief update: town counsel report on shifting funding, age data, new applicants
• Silent Fund update
• Adjournment to executive session for privacy-related discussions

Pollinator Health Advisory Committee

The Pollinator Health Advisory Committee is meeting online to approve June minutes and discuss current initiatives, including preparing for Concord Ag Day, landscaping at the MCI Master Plan, future Town Meetings, AI datacenters, and whether to become a formal town committee. The meeting is largely routine planning and recruitment, with no votes on binding items listed.

• Approve minutes from June 15
• Develop invite statement for recruiting committee members
• Prepare for Concord Ag Day
• MCI Master Plan landscaping
• Discuss AI datacenters and formal town committee status

Community Preservation Committee

The Concord Community Preservation Committee is holding a virtual public meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings, hosting a public information session for potential CPC applicants, and reviewing the active project spreadsheet and status reports, including an update on the Thoreau Elementary School Athletic Fields project. Public comment will be taken.

• Public Information Session for potential CPC applicants
• Review of Active Project spreadsheet and Status Reports
• Thoreau Elementary School Athletic Fields project update
• Approval of minutes from 5/19/26 and 6/9/26