MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joan Gardner, Jon Benson, Dean A. Charter, David D. Martin
Absent: Peter J. Berry
Every vote, in order
I. Executive Session
Executive Session (Executive Session)
Mr. Martin moves, Mr. Charter second, Mr. Charter
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: David D. Martin yes, Jon Benson yes, Joan Gardner yes, Dean A. Charter yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves, Mr. Charter second, Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Martin - aye Mr. Benson - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
3. Board to Discuss the Property Located at 4 Piper Lane, 4 Piper Lane Rear, and 6 Piper
Discuss the Property Located at 4 Piper Lane, 4 Piper Lane Rear, and 6 Piper Lane, Acton, MA
Board to Discuss the Property Located at 4 Piper Lane, 4 Piper Lane Rear, and 6 Piper Lane, Acton, MA
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Board to Discuss the Property Located at 4 Piper Lane, 4 Piper Lane Rear, and 6 Piper Lane, Acton, MA The Board voted unanimously.”
Has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the...
Mr. Martin moves that the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property. Specifically, the Property contains attractive, scenic, high quality land that is adjacent to other Town-owned land, and is uniquely suited to be used by the Town for open space, conservation purposes, with possible affordable housing, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves that the Board has determined that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property. Specifically, the Property contains attractive, scenic, high quality land that is adjacent to other Town-owned land, and is uniquely suited to be used by the Town for open space, conservation purposes, with possible affordable housing, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson -aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 4-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Benson)
Approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the Property substantially in the form presented to the Board at its June 26, 2020 meeting, with final changes to...
Mr. Martin moves to approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the Property substantially in the form presented to the Board at its June 26, 2020 meeting, with final changes to be negotiated by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the Property substantially in the form presented to the Board at its June 26, 2020 meeting, with final changes to be negotiated by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll Mr. Benson -aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 4-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Benson)
Authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the Property in accordance with...
Mr. Martin moves to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the Property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, leases, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the Property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, leases, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson -aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 4-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, second: Benson)
The OSC to meet virtually to consider the votes
Mr. Martin moves the OSC to meet virtually to consider the votes, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves the OSC to meet virtually to consider the votes, Mr. Benson seconds. Mr. Charter called roll: Mr. Benson -aye Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 4-0, the motion carries.” (Motion: Martin, 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 Mr. Martin - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye The Board voted 4-0, 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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