MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 19, 2020
4 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
3. Reconsideration of Board's Directive for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission
Rescind it's October 5th statements and for the DEIC to draft a statement on racial disparity for the Board's consideration
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved that the Board rescind it's October 5th statements and for the DEIC to draft a statement on racial disparity for the Board's consideration, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin
Yes: Benson, Charter, Gardner, Snyder-GrantNo: MartinThe roll call lists “Mr. Mr. Benson - aye” (a typing slip); the five votes match the count (4-1).
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved that the Board rescind it's October 5th statements and for the DEIC to draft a statement on racial disparity for the Board's consideration, seconded by Ms. Gardner. Mr. Martin called roll: Mr. Snyder-Grant - aye Ms. Gardner - aye Mr. Mr. Benson - aye Mr. Charter - aye Mr. Martin - nay The Board voted 4-1, the motion carried.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Gardner)
4. COVID-19 Response Updates
Give the WRAC the ability to meet virtually
Ms. Gardner moved to give the WRAC the ability to meet virtually, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to give the WRAC the ability to meet virtually, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. 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: Snyder-Grant)
7. Acton Dog Park Committee Presentation and Recommendation for Dog Park Location
Approve consent items 8-9
Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 8-9, seconded by Mr. Charter. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to approve consent items 8-9, 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)
Adjourn
Ms. Gardner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Gardner moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. 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: Snyder-Grant)
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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