Select Board — March 12, 2026
The meeting was marked by legal complaints, internal admissions of disagreement on sensitive social/political definitions, and expressed frustration with administrative complexities.
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The Concord Select Board meeting on March 12 revealed significant internal divisions and procedural challenges regarding the January 27 proclamation.
Most notably, board members admitted during the meeting that they do not have a shared understanding of the intent behind including the IH definition of antisemitism in the proclamation. This admission comes amidst heavy public feedback and a formal complaint alleging Open Meeting Law violations related to how documents regarding the proclamation were circulated.
In response to these legal and procedural pressures, the Board has authorized a formal response to the complainant and the Attorney General's office. They also acknowledged the need for training on Open Meeting Law, which is scheduled to take place between May and June.
Looking forward, the Board has scheduled a public discussion for April 13 to address the controversy and the ambiguity of the proclamation's language. As residents, it is vital that we attend this meeting to ensure the Board moves toward a clear, evidence-based, and transparent policy rather than one driven by administrative confusion.
Topics discussed
The Select Board met to review and finalize a formal response to an alleged Open Meeting Law violation regarding the circulation of documents and communications related to a January 27th proclamation.
The board discussed the necessity of clarifying the intent behind a reference to the IH definition of antisemitism within a previous proclamation following significant public feedback.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
January 27th Proclamation and IH Definition of Antisemitism
Open Meeting Law Violation Complaint
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
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