MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2020
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joan Gardner, Jon Benson, Dean A. Charter, Peter J. Berry, David D. Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Continue Discussion on COVID-19 and Updates
The Town Manager put in parking restrictions where necessary to support the BOH order to close NARA Park Mr. Charter concerned about the closure and the possibility of putting more people in a...
Mr. Martin moves the Town Manager put in parking restrictions where necessary to support the BOH order to close NARA Park, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter concerned about the closure and the possibility of putting more people in a smaller space with the possibility of other open spaces closing. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves the Town Manager put in parking restrictions where necessary to support the BOH order to close NARA Park, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter concerned about the closure and the possibility of putting more people in a smaller space with the possibility of other open spaces closing. Mr. Charter called roll Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry- aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Benson)
The town extend the due date for real estate taxes from May 1st to June 1st and waive any penalties or interest as long as tax bills are paid by June 30th Mr. Benson commented on seeking the input...
Mr Berry moved that the town extend the due date for real estate taxes from May 1st to June 1st and waive any penalties or interest as long as tax bills are paid by June 30th, Mr. Charter seconds. Mr. Benson commented on seeking the input from the Finance Committee. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr Berry moved that the town extend the due date for real estate taxes from May 1st to June 1st and waive any penalties or interest as long as tax bills are paid by June 30th, Mr. Charter seconds. Mr. Benson commented on seeking the input from the Finance Committee. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Berry, second: Charter)
2. Consider Request from Boards or Committees to Schedule Virtual Meetings
Authorize the VCC, HIT, AHA, ADPC, and COD through the office of the Town Manager
Mr. Benson moves to authorize the VCC, HIT, AHA, ADPC, and COD through the office of the Town Manager, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moves to authorize the VCC, HIT, AHA, ADPC, and COD through the office of the Town Manager, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called role: Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)
3. Discuss Zoning Bylaws Related to Drive Through Windows
Have the Planning Department bring the drive-through bylaw to the Planning Board
Mr. Benson moves to have the Planning Department bring the drive-through bylaw to the Planning Board, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moves to have the Planning Department bring the drive-through bylaw to the Planning Board, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called role: Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)
4. Discuss requested Fee Waiver, Craftsman Village, 184 Main Street
Grant the fee waiver
Mr. Berry moves to grant the fee waiver, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Berry moves to grant the fee waiver, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Berry, second: Benson)
Adjourn
Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moves to adjourn, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Charter - aye The motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)
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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