MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jon Benson, Dean A. Charter, David D. Martin, Joan Gardner, Jim Snyder-Grant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. Dangerous Dog Hearing
Close the hearing
Ms. Gardner moved to close the hearing, Seconded by Mr. Snyder Grant. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to close the hearing, Seconded by Mr. Snyder Grant. Mr. Martin called the roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Snyder-Grant)
Declare "Yeagher" a dangerous dog
Mr. Charter moved to declare "Yeagher" a dangerous dog, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin
Yes: CharterNo: Benson, Gardner, Martin, Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to declare "Yeagher" a dangerous dog, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - nay Ms. Gardner - nay Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - nay Mr. Martin - nay The Board voted 1-4, the motion failed.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
5. Discussion of Pump Track at Quarry Road in NARA Park
Approve the concept of the Pump Track at the Quarry Road site
Ms. Gardner moved to approve the concept of the Pump Track at the Quarry Road site, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve the concept of the Pump Track at the Quarry Road site, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Charter)
7. Discuss Reopening of Town Hall in October
Approve the Town Manager move forward to prepare a re- opening plan for town buildings
Mr. Charter moved to approve the Town Manager move forward to prepare a re- opening plan for town buildings, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to approve the Town Manager move forward to prepare a re- opening plan for town buildings, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Charter, second: Gardner)
Discuss Reopening of Town Hall in October
Ms. Gardner moved, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
8. Discuss Proposed Remote Learning Center at the Recreation Division Building on
Appoint Sheryl Ball as MAA
Ms. Gardner moved to appoint Sheryl Ball as MAA, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to appoint Sheryl Ball as MAA, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
Approve the Recreation Center on Audubon Drive as a remote learning center subject to Sheryl Ball's approval
Ms. Gardner moved to approve the Recreation Center on Audubon Drive as a remote learning center subject to Sheryl Ball's approval, seconded by Mr. Benson. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve the Recreation Center on Audubon Drive as a remote learning center subject to Sheryl Ball's approval, seconded by Mr. Benson. Mr. Martin called the roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Benson)
9. Discuss and Vote on Appointments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Commission
Appoint the 8 members as full members and 2 associates
Mr. Martin moved to appoint the 8 members as full members and 2 associates, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to appoint the 8 members as full members and 2 associates, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin called the roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Reaffirm the approval of the charge for the commission as it relates to the membership and chairmanship
Mr. Charter moved to reaffirm the approval of the charge for the commission as it relates to the membership and chairmanship, seconded Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to reaffirm the approval of the charge for the commission as it relates to the membership and chairmanship, seconded Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin called the roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Charter)
10. Review Funding Proposal for New Sustainability Director
Review Funding Proposal for New Sustainability Director
Review Funding Proposal for New Sustainability Director
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
11. Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Regional
Approve (Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement for Regional)
Ms. Gardner moves to approve, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moves to approve, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin called roll" Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Charter)
13. Approve Revised Option Agreement with Acton Housing Authority Regarding the 348
Approve the revised option agreement
Ms. Gardner moved to approve the revised option agreement, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve the revised option agreement, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin called the roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Charter)
Approve consent items 14-17
Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 14-17, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 14-17, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
Approve consent item 18
Ms. Gardner moves to approve consent item 18, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moves to approve consent item 18, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Charter)
There will be a need for an Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property located at 25 Ledge Rock Way, specifically the acquisition or relocation of an...
Ms. Gardner moved that there will be a need for an Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property located at 25 Ledge Rock Way, specifically the acquisition or relocation of an easement, under Open Meeting Law Purpose 6, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved that there will be a need for an Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value or real property located at 25 Ledge Rock Way, specifically the acquisition or relocation of an easement, under Open Meeting Law Purpose 6, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board of Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin called role: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, 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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