MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 5, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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
4. Discuss Annual Town Meeting Timeline
Hold the Annual Town Meeting in May 2021, or a date to be determined before June 30, 2021
Mr. Martin moved to hold the Annual Town Meeting in May 2021, or a date to be determined before June 30, 2021, Ms. Gardner seconded. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to hold the Annual Town Meeting in May 2021, or a date to be determined before June 30, 2021, Ms. Gardner seconded. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gardner)
5. Board to Vote on Acquisition of 4 Piper Lane, 4R Piper Lane, 6 Piper Lane, and a Portion
Approve the deed to the Property substantially in the form presented at the October 5, 2020, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in consultation with town counsel
Ms. Gardner moved to approve the deed to the Property substantially in the form presented at the October 5, 2020, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in consultation with town counsel, Mr. Snyder-Grant seconded, Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve the deed to the Property substantially in the form presented at the October 5, 2020, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in consultation with town counsel, Mr. Snyder-Grant seconded, Mr. Martin called role: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Snyder-Grant)
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...
Ms. Gardner moved 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 dated as of August 7, 2020, by and between Piper Lane LLC as seller and the Town and buyer, and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deed acceptances, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements, Mr. Martin seconded. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved 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 dated as of August 7, 2020, by and between Piper Lane LLC as seller and the Town and buyer, and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deed acceptances, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements, Mr. Martin seconded. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
7. Board to Discuss Appointments to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission
Promote Diane Randolph and Leela Ramachandran from associate members to full members, and appoint Julie Onos and Simon Li as Associate Members
Mr. Martin moved to promote Diane Randolph and Leela Ramachandran from associate members to full members, and appoint Julie Onos and Simon Li as Associate Members, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to promote Diane Randolph and Leela Ramachandran from associate members to full members, and appoint Julie Onos and Simon Li as Associate Members, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gardner)
Amend the charge to "allow up to four associate members" from "up to two Associate Members"
Mr. Benson moved to amend the charge to "allow up to four associate members" from "up to two Associate Members", seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Benson moved to amend the charge to "allow up to four associate members" from "up to two Associate Members", seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Benson, second: Gardner)
9. Discuss Statement from MAPC Regarding Systemic Racism
Ask DEIC to produce a statement of systemic racism for the Board's consideration
Mr. Martin moved to ask DEIC to produce a statement of systemic racism for the Board's consideration, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to ask DEIC to produce a statement of systemic racism for the Board's consideration, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gardner)
12. Discuss Next Steps for Cross Town Connect Transportation Programs
Approve the extension of the IMA to June 30, 2020 and amended the motion to include authorizing the Town Manager to engage in the agreement to extend to the end of the fiscal year
Ms. Gardner moved to approve the extension of the IMA to June 30, 2020, Mr. Martin seconded and amended the motion to include authorizing the Town Manager to engage in the agreement to extend to the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve the extension of the IMA to June 30, 2020, Mr. Martin seconded and amended the motion to include authorizing the Town Manager to engage in the agreement to extend to the end of the fiscal year. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
14. Discuss the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Mascot
Express their opinion to the school committee to be in support of the continuation of the mascot of the Acton-Boxborough Colonials
Mr. Charter moved that the Board of Selectmen express their opinion to the school committee to be in support of the continuation of the mascot of the Acton-Boxborough Colonials, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
Yes: Benson, Charter, GardnerNo: Martin, Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved that the Board of Selectmen express their opinion to the school committee to be in support of the continuation of the mascot of the Acton-Boxborough Colonials, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - nay Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Martin - nay The Board voted 3-2, the motion carried.” (Motion: Charter, second: Gardner)
Approve consent items 15-27
Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 15-27, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 15-27, seconded by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin called role: Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Mr. Martin - aye The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, second: Martin)
Adjourn
Ms. Gardner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Charter.
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Charter. The Board voted 5-0, the motion carried.” (Motion: Gardner, 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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