MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 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
4. Housing Production Plan Discussion and Vote
Formally adopt the Housing Production Plan dated May 19, 2020 together with the Appendix containing all comments received and disposition of those comments
Mr. Benson moves the Board of Selectmen formally adopt the Housing Production Plan dated May 19, 2020 together with the Appendix containing all comments received and disposition of those comments, MR. Martin seconds. MR. Charter
Yes: Benson, Berry, Gardner, MartinNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moves the Board of Selectmen formally adopt the Housing Production Plan dated May 19, 2020 together with the Appendix containing all comments received and disposition of those comments, MR. Martin seconds. MR. Charter called roll: Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr.. Charter - nay The Board voted 4-1, the motion carries.” (Motion: Benson, second: Martin)
5. Approval of the North Acton Fire Station Project
Generally approve the site plan presented to this Board on May 12, 2020, and direct the design team to continue to work with Town Planning Staff to obtain al necessary approvals required for...
Mr. Charter moves that the Board generally approve the site plan presented to this Board on May 12, 2020, and direct the design team to continue to work with Town Planning Staff to obtain al necessary approvals required for issuance of a building permit for that project, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moves that the Board generally approve the site plan presented to this Board on May 12, 2020, and direct the design team to continue to work with Town Planning Staff to obtain al necessary approvals required for issuance of a building permit for that project, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Charter, second: Benson)
8. Review Proposed Rental Assistance Program
Commit $50,000 from the CARES Fund to retain RHSO to run a rental assistant program that constitutes a public purpose
Mr. Berry moves to commit $50,000 from the CARES Fund to retain RHSO to run a rental assistant program that constitutes a public purpose, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Berry moves to commit $50,000 from the CARES Fund to retain RHSO to run a rental assistant program that constitutes a public purpose, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Berry - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Berry, second: Benson)
9. Discuss Local Business Relief
Approve the sum of $75,000 to start a business relief program which we feel is necessary and provides a public purpose to deal with the COVID-19 issue, Mr. Benson requests to amend total amount to...
Mr. Charter moves the Board of Selectmen approve the sum of $75,000 to start a business relief program which we feel is necessary and provides a public purpose to deal with the COVID-19 issue, Mr. Benson requests to amend total amount to $100,000, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moves the Board of Selectmen approve the sum of $75,000 to start a business relief program which we feel is necessary and provides a public purpose to deal with the COVID-19 issue, Mr. Benson requests to amend total amount to $100,000, Mr. Martin seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with Town staff to relax zoning requirement the use of outside space with existing businesses and requests to amend the motion to include "during the COVID-19...
Mr. Charter moves to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town staff to relax zoning requirement the use of outside space with existing businesses, Mr. Martin seconds and requests to amend the motion to include "during the COVID-19 emergency" . Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moves to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town staff to relax zoning requirement the use of outside space with existing businesses, Mr. Martin seconds and requests to amend the motion to include "during the COVID-19 emergency" . Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
10. Consider Recommended Revisions to the FY 2021 Budget
Change the FY21 Budget from what was approved in March to level fund revenue sources and reduce capital by $215,000
Mr. Martin moves to change the FY21 Budget from what was approved in March to level fund revenue sources and reduce capital by $215,000, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to change the FY21 Budget from what was approved in March to level fund revenue sources and reduce capital by $215,000, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Benson)
Adjourn
Mr. Martin moves to adjourn, Mr. Charter seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to adjourn, Mr. Charter seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Berry - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
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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