Concord, MA

West Concord Advisory Committee

The West Concord Advisory Committee will discuss compiling current and pending issues in West Concord, potential forum topics, and a draft of the committee's charge. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and committee liaison appointments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 3rd and July 1st
• Compilation of current and pending West Concord issues/concerns
• Discussion of potential WCAC forum topics
• Draft WCAC charge discussion

Natural Resources Commission

The Concord Natural Resources Commission will hear multiple wetland-related applications, including notices of intent and requests for determinations of applicability for residential and commercial projects. The meeting also includes administrative business, a violation review, and tree-removal approvals.

• Notice of Intent for Nashawtuc Country Club irrigation system replacement at 1861 Sudbury Road
• Notice of Intent for two single-family dwellings at 874 Barretts Mill Road (Lots 3 & 4)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for invasive plant removal at 987 Lowell Road
• Violation review at 150 Garfield Road
• Tree-removal approvals at 750 Strawberry Hill Road and 200 Strawberry Hill Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a departmental overview from Concord Public Works, covering administration, engineering, highway, facilities, and water/sewer. They will also discuss preliminary guidelines and draft information request letters for the Town, Schools, and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School. A financial update from the CFO will cover ARPA funds, FY26 closing, capital account reconciliation, and revenue sources for FY27-FY28.

• Departmental overview of Concord Public Works including Parks & Trees, Cemetery, and Facilities
• Discussion of preliminary guidelines and draft information request letters to Town, Schools, and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Financial update on ARPA funds, FY26 closing status, capital account reconciliation, and grants portal
• Review of additional revenue sources for FY27-FY28 budget process and calendar

MCI Concord Master Plan Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from Speck Dempsey on the illustrative plan and refinement process. Members will also discuss fiscal impact analysis, project FAQs, housing, and Department of Public Works site access.

• Illustrative Plan / Refinement Process presentation by Speck Dempsey
• Fiscal Impact Analysis update
• Discussion on housing
• Discussion on Department of Public Works site access

Climate Action Committee

The Concord Climate Action Committee will meet to discuss a letter supporting the CMS Connector, a grant for heat pumps at Peter Bulkeley Terrace, solar PV goals for the town's climate planning, and initial thoughts on a consultant survey for the Climate Action and Resilience Plan.

• Letter in support of CMS Connector
• New England Heat Pump Accelerator Grant for Peter Bulkeley Terrace
• Solar PV Goals for Concord Climate Planning
• Climate Action and Resilience Plan consultant survey discussion

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

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

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.

Concord Housing Development Corporation

The Concord Housing Development Corporation will review Assabet River Homes and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will enter an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of unidentified real property.

• Discussion of Assabet River Homes
• Approval of minutes from May 5, June 2, July 7, and June 23, 2026
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Bias & Hate Incident Reporting Work Group

The Bias & Hate Incident Reporting Work Group will meet to review comments from the Select Board regarding recommendations. The group will also discuss a forum scheduled for September 4 with the League of Women Voters of Concord (LWVCC).

• Approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Select Board comments on recommendations
• Discussion of September 4 LWVCC Forum

Select Board

The Concord Select Board is deciding on appointments, reviewing bylaw codification, and discussing liquor licenses. The agenda includes a presentation on composting and a vote on a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) solar expansion. The meeting also covers the Town Manager's annual review and Select Board goals.

• $10,000 gift for Recreation Summer Camp Financial Aid
• Nikita Subramanian appointment to Concord Cultural District
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Solar Expansion Walden St.

Historical Commission

The Concord Historical Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on July 30, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes three demolition review applications for properties at 41 Minot Road, 196 Hubbard Street, and 45, 51, and 59 Deaconess Road, as well as historic marker applications for 42 Nashoba Road, 62 Elm Street, and 21 Winthrop Street. The meeting will also consider draft minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026.

• Demolition review for 41 Minot Road by Wesley Leighton, LC Group, LLC, on behalf of Lauren Dillon, 41 Minot Rd, LLC
• Demolition review for 196 Hubbard Street by Heather Bensko, Therben, LLC, on behalf of Joel and Sally Hughes
• Demolition review for 45, 51, and 59 Deaconess Road by Christopher Sintros, President and CEO, on behalf of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities
• Historic marker applications for 42 Nashoba Road, 62 Elm Street, and 21 Winthrop Street
• Draft meeting minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026

School Committee (CSC/CCRSC)

The Joint School Committee Climate and Culture Working Group will meet via Zoom. The agenda consists of a discussion regarding the Climate and Culture Framework.

• Discussion of Climate and Culture Framework

Historical Commission

The Concord Historical Commission will hold public hearings to review demolition applications for properties on Minot Road, Hubbard Street, and Deaconess Road. The body will also discuss historic marker applications and the implementation of the Historic Preservation Plan.

• Demolition review for 41 Minot Road
• Demolition review for 196 Hubbard Street
• Demolition review for 45, 51, and 59 Deaconess Road
• Historic Marker Program applications for 42 Nashoba Road, 62 Elm St., and 21 Winthrop St.
• Discussion on proposed revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

Historic Districts Commission

The Historic Districts Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on four items: a blade sign replacement at 21 Walden Street, window replacements at 36 Lowell Road, sconce changes at 37 Lexington Road, and installation of a Black Heritage Trail marker on town-owned right of way near 12 Monument Square.

• Black Heritage Trail marker installation on town ROW adjacent to 12 Monument Square
• Remove and replace blade sign at 21 Walden Street (Main Street HD)
• Remove and replace windows at 36 Lowell Road (North Bridge/Monument Square HD)
• Remove and replace four sconces and adjust two at 37 Lexington Road (North Bridge/Monument Square/American Mile HD)

Retirement Board

The board will hear a presentation on June 2026 and Q2 2026 investment performance from Fiducient, and consider approving a funding schedule for FY 2028. Other items include director's and legal updates, and a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, and routine approvals. An executive session is planned to discuss an accidental disability retirement application.

• Fiducient presentation of June 2026 & Q2 2026 performance reports
• Review and approval of a funding schedule for FY 2028
• Director's update on audits, retirement seminars, bi-weekly pay calculations, retiree affidavits
• Legal update from board's legal counsel
• Executive session to review an accidental disability retirement application

School Committee (CSC/CCRSC)

The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District’s joint school committee will hold a Zoom-only meeting to vote on three action items: a bid for the Amenities Building, a bus service agreement with Highland Electric, and a charge for the Culture and Climate Working Group. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Vote on Amenities Building Bid
• Vote on Highland Electric Bus Agreement
• Vote on Culture and Climate Working Group Charge

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and vote on an amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the property at 75A Walden Street. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Vote on amended PILOT agreement for 75A Walden St.

Planning Board

The Concord Planning Board will hold two site plan reviews: one for a new 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street, and another for off-site parking at 100 & 13Y Domino Drive. Administrative business includes public comment, liaison updates, and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Site plan review for a 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street (Parcel #1356)
• Site plan review for off-site parking at 100 & 13Y Domino Drive (Parcels #2256-5 & 2315-1)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (15 min total, 3 min per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from April 14 and May 5 meetings

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear chair remarks, and discuss the TAC charge. The committee will also consider collaboration with the Town Manager's Group (TMG) and receive liaison and public comments.

• Discussion of TAC Charge
• TMG-TAC Collaboration with Aaron Miklosko
• Liaison comments

Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee

The Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee will discuss the new Samsung tablet and Bad Elf Flex Mini, review conservation restrictions at 2142/2160 Main Street, and assign monitoring tasks for 10 properties including Emerson, Christian, Busa, Millstone, Hartwell Meadow, Ayrshire, Bartkus Farm, Burch, Moses Pond, and TPL Vogel.

• Discussion of new Samsung tablet and Bad Elf Flex Mini
• Review of 2142/2160 Main Street conservation restrictions
• Monitoring assignments for 10 conservation restrictions with specific tasks
• Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a letter to MassDOT regarding the Route 2 Rotary design, receive updates on CMLP governance and the FY25 audit, review FY25-FY28 financial status including ARPA funds, and consider the Personnel Board charge. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with one-day liquor licenses and a board appointment.

• Vote on Route 2 Rotary Design Letter to MassDOT
• Update on Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) Governance
• FY25 Audit Review by Financial Audit Committee
• FY25-FY28 Financial Updates including ARPA funds and FY26 closing status
• One-day liquor licenses for events at Concord Country Club and 14b Wheeler Rd.

Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will vote on a $785,500 Community Preservation Act grant agreement and authorize a $100,000 progress payment for the Assabet River Homes project. Members will also discuss converting two multi-unit properties (32 Bradford St and 63 Cottage Ln) to low-income housing and review a draft request for proposals for the Housing Production Plan.

• Vote to authorize $100,000 progress payment for Assabet River Homes
• Vote on $785,500 CPA grant agreement for the Trust (Article 26, 2026 Town Meeting)
• Discussion of converting 32 Bradford St (18 units) and 63 Cottage Ln (10 units) to low-income housing
• Update on 91B Main St Level 2 environmental assessment
• Draft RFP for Housing Production Plan update

MCI Concord Master Plan Committee

The MCI Concord Master Plan Committee will hear presentations on a regulatory plan from Speck Dempsey and on unified permitting from member Peter Lowitt, including discussion of the Innovative Residential Development (IRD) bylaw. The committee will also discuss site access for the former prison property. Public comment will be taken.

• Regulatory plan presentation by Speck Dempsey
• Unified permitting process presentation including the IRD bylaw
• Key discussion on site access for the MCI Concord property

Concord Local Cultural Council

The Concord Cultural Council will discuss an amendment to the Barrow Books CCCD grant and review revised LCC and CCCD guidelines. The council will also plan a September outreach forum and set the 2026-27 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of amendment to Barrow Books CCCD grant
• Discussion of revised LCC and CCCD requirement/guidelines
• Discussion of potential September 10th Goodwin Forum for grant outreach

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board will review and approve June meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss sign updates and the designation of gift money. Liaison reports from various town bodies will be given as time permits.

• Review and approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• COA Director's report by Dan Petitt
• Discussion of sign updates
• Designating use of gift money

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission

The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission will meet to hear a briefing on ICE operations at Hanscom Field, along with updates on solar sites, noise reports, capital projects, and the Environmental Impact Report. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Briefing on ICE operations at Hanscom by De-ICE Hanscom ICE Flight Verifiers
• Presentation on Hanscom Field Solar Sites by Jenna Ide, PMA Consultants
• Noise reports and capital projects update from Massport
• Discussion of future scheduled passenger or air cargo service
• Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report (SDEIR) update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a site visit at 448 Sudbury Road for a special permit application by owner Keith Moritz. The proposal is to demolish an existing 2,283 sq. ft. single-family home and construct a 5,780 sq. ft. two-story home with attached garage, increasing gross floor area by more than 50%. The board will review the site; public entry is by applicant invitation only.

• Special permit for demolition and new construction at 448 Sudbury Road
• New dwelling: 5,780 sq. ft., two stories with attached two-car garage
• Existing 2,283 sq. ft. single-family home to be demolished
• Gross floor area increase exceeds 50%

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on several items including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, final approval of a Bruce Freeman Rail Trail mural, and a conservation restriction amendment at 216 Westford Rd. The board will also receive updates on the 40 Stow Street wireless infrastructure project and MCI Concord public survey feedback, and discuss FY2027 goals.

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan review
• Final approval of Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) mural
• Conservation restriction amendment at 216 Westford Rd.
• Update on 40 Stow Street wireless infrastructure project
• Reappointments to Concord Housing Development Corporation and Pollinator Health Advisory Committee

Concord250 Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review current projects, including the Book Project and Lantern Funding. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Approve minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting
• Discuss Book Project
• Discuss Lantern Funding

Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee

The Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee will review minutes from May, receive a director's update, and discuss damage to a stone wall at Lexington Road. Updates will be provided on invasive removal, apple trees, a photo exhibition, a publication, and cars at Heywood Street.

• Damage to stone wall at Lexington Road
• Program for removal of invasives/roots and Meadow Clean-Up
• Apple trees update
• Haute Coffee photos exhibition
• Cars at Heywood Street, Heywood Meadow

Financial Audit Advisory Committee

The Financial Audit Advisory Committee will review and approve a letter to the Select Board regarding the FY2025 financial statements. The committee will also discuss its charge and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Review and approve summary audit letter to Select Board on FY2025 financial statements
• Discussion of committee charge with redline suggestions
• Approve minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will hold public hearings on seven new applications for projects affecting wetlands, buffer zones, and riverfront areas, including construction of a gazebo, driveway, and aeration system. Several items are continued to August without discussion, and the commission will also close permits and issue certificates of compliance.

• Notice of Intent for Onyx Corp. at 1330 Monument Street to construct a gazebo, fence, and heated cobblestone driveway within a 100-foot buffer zone
• Request for Determination of Applicability for Zhang at 987 Lowell Road seeking after-the-fact approval for invasive species removal
• Notice of Intent for Soltes at 287 Westford Road to install an aeration system in Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
• Request for Determination of Applicability for New England Deaconess Association at 100 Newbury Court to remove trees in wetlands
• Continuance of Notice of Intent for Lax at 261 Park Lane to regrade an eroding bank and add stone steps

Economic Vitality Committee

The Economic Vitality Committee will hear updates from its Arts/Business subcommittee, the Tourism Manager, and the Economic Vitality Manager, along with a Chamber update. A key discussion item is how to communicate with town center businesses regarding the MCI (Municipal Collaboration Initiative) and the Select Board. The committee will also review monitoring assignments and set goals.

• Update from Arts/Business subcommittee
• Tourism Manager report
• Economic Vitality Manager report
• Discussion on MCI communication with town center businesses
• Committee monitoring interest discussion and assignment

Board of Health

The Concord Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting, hear an appeal regarding 504 Old Marlboro Road, and receive reports from the Public Health Nurse and Public Health Director. No formal decisions are listed beyond minutes approval.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting
• 504 Old Marlboro Road Form C Appeal
• Public Health Nurse Report
• Public Health Director Report

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will review draft actions and a prioritization matrix for the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, based on public workshops and stakeholder interviews. They will also receive an update on the town's composting program and a report from the Deputy Town Manager.

• Review of draft actions for the Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Discussion of prioritization matrix for climate actions
• Update on town composting program

Hugh Cargill Trust Committee

The committee will approve June minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss new applicants for property tax relief. A silent fund update is also on the agenda. The meeting will then adjourn to executive session to discuss individuals or families seeking assistance.

• Approval of minutes from June 2026
• Treasurer's Report for June 2026
• Property Tax Relief Update – New Applicants
• Silent fund Update

Light Board

The Concord Municipal Light Board will hold a virtual meeting on July 14, 2026, at 7:30 AM. The sole substantive item is an executive session to discuss trade secrets and competitively sensitive information related to two power supply contracts. The Board will vote on whether to consider and potentially execute any or all of the contracts. The meeting will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Executive session under Massachusetts Open Meeting Law exemption #10 to discuss power supply contracts
• Two power supply contracts under consideration
• Board vote on whether to consider and potentially execute contracts