MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2018
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Katie Green, Joan Gardner, Jon Benson, Peter J. Berry, Janet K. Adachi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Use Special Permit #09/05/2018-470
Ms. Gardner motions to approve Use Special Permit #09/05/2018-470, Ms. Adachi seconds,
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner motions to approve Use Special Permit #09/05/2018-470, Ms. Adachi seconds, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Gardner, second: Adachi)
Continue the hearing to December 17, 2018
Ms. Gardner moves to continue the hearing to December 17, 2018, Ms. Adachi seconds,
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moves to continue the hearing to December 17, 2018, Ms. Adachi seconds, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Gardner, second: Adachi)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Staff and Town Counsel to draft a response to MassHousing regarding the proposed project at 4 Piper Lane and to urge to deny the proposed project...
Ms. Adachi motions to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Staff and Town Counsel to draft a response to MassHousing regarding the proposed project at 4 Piper Lane and to urge to deny the proposed project application, Mr. Berry seconds,
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi motions to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Staff and Town Counsel to draft a response to MassHousing regarding the proposed project at 4 Piper Lane and to urge to deny the proposed project application, Mr. Berry seconds, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Berry)
Approve the proposed updates to the Traffic Rules and Orders with exception to the Maple Street parking ban, Mr. Berry stated some concerns that will be worked out at a later date
Ms. Adachi moves to approve the proposed updates to the Traffic Rules and Orders with exception to the Maple Street parking ban, Ms. Gardner seconds, Mr. Berry stated some concerns that will be worked out at a later date,
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to approve the proposed updates to the Traffic Rules and Orders with exception to the Maple Street parking ban, Ms. Gardner seconds, Mr. Berry stated some concerns that will be worked out at a later date, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Gardner)
Take no action
Ms. Adachi moves to take no action, Mr. Berry seconds
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to take no action, Mr. Berry seconds 3 ayes, 2 nays.” (Motion: Adachi, second: Berry)
Recommend
Mr. Berry moves to recommend, Ms. Gardner seconds,
From the minutes
“Mr. Berry moves to recommend, Ms. Gardner seconds, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Berry, second: Gardner)
Mr. Berry moves to recommend, Ms. Adachi seconds,
Yes: Adachi, Benson, Berry, GreenNo: Gardner
From the minutes
“Mr. Berry moves to recommend, Ms. Adachi seconds, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Ms. Gardner).” (Motion: Berry, second: Adachi)
Ms. Adachi moves to - recommend, Mr. Benson seconds,
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to - recommend, Mr. Benson seconds, all ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Benson)
Approve Jones Field Playground, Stabilization of the Asa Parlin House, 53 River Street Historic Park, Acton Arboretum China Trail and Plantings, Acton Arboretum ADA Compliant Entrance
Ms. Adachi moves to approve Jones Field Playground, Stabilization of the Asa Parlin House, 53 River Street Historic Park, Acton Arboretum China Trail and Plantings, Acton Arboretum ADA Compliant Entrance, Mr. Benson seconds.
Yes: Adachi, Benson, Berry, GreenNo: Gardner
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to approve Jones Field Playground, Stabilization of the Asa Parlin House, 53 River Street Historic Park, Acton Arboretum China Trail and Plantings, Acton Arboretum ADA Compliant Entrance, Mr. Benson seconds. 4 ayes, 1 nay (Ms. Gardner).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Benson)
Approve Adopt a Road Program
Ms. Adachi moves to approve Adopt a Road Program, Mr. Benson seconds.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to approve Adopt a Road Program, Mr. Benson seconds. All Ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Benson)
Authorize Chair to draft response with Town Manager and Town Counsel to the latest complaint for October 15, 2018 received on October 29, 2018
Ms. Adachi moves - to authorize Chair to draft response with Town Manager and Town Counsel to the latest complaint for October 15, 2018 received on October 29, 2018. Ms. Gardner seconds.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves - to authorize Chair to draft response with Town Manager and Town Counsel to the latest complaint for October 15, 2018 received on October 29, 2018. Ms. Gardner seconds. All Ayes.” (Motion: Adachi, second: Gardner)
Approve consent items 9-20
Ms. Adachi moves to approve consent items 9-20, Ms. Gardner seconds.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adachi moves to approve consent items 9-20, Ms. Gardner seconds. All Ayes (5-0).” (Motion: Adachi, second: Gardner)
Adjourn
Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Ms. Adachi seconds,
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Ms. Adachi seconds, all ayes.” (Motion: Benson, second: Adachi)
From the Acton Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Archive Center (Select Board Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Acton Exchange candidate profiles (Francesca Arsenault, April 2024, photo courtesy of Barrett Sotheby’s Realty; David D. Martin, April 2025; Alissa Nicol, April 2026; Pam Nourse, April 2026, photo by Maddie Freeman); Dean A. Charter from the Town of Acton’s Select Board group photo (May 11, 2026).
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