MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 13, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David D. Martin, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, Dean A. Charter, Himaja Nagireddy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Dean A. Charter took part remotely.
- Himaja Nagireddy took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
2. Chair Update/Town Manager Update/Members Minutes
Close the hearing
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the hearing and voted unanimously by roll.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Approve the all alcohol liquor license transfer from Red Raven, Inc to Frolic & Detour, LLC
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the all alcohol liquor license transfer from Red Raven, Inc to Frolic & Detour, LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the all alcohol liquor license transfer from Red Raven, Inc to Frolic & Detour, LLC and voted unanimously by roll.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Close the hearing
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the hearing and voted unanimously by roll.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Approve the common victualler license
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved , seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the common victualler license
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved , seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the common victualler license and voted unanimously by roll.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Add stop signs at Faulkner Hill Road at High Street, no parking signs on Beverly Road and Strawberry Hill Road from Great Road to Esterbrook Road
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to add stop signs at Faulkner Hill Road at High Street, no parking signs on Beverly Road and Strawberry Hill Road from Great Road to Esterbrook Road,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to add stop signs at Faulkner Hill Road at High Street, no parking signs on Beverly Road and Strawberry Hill Road from Great Road to Esterbrook Road, and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
8. Discuss Draft Statement and Other Next Steps to Join the ICLEI150 in Race for Zero
Approve the statement as read by Ms. Becerra and join ICLEI150 Race to Zero
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the statement as read by Ms. Becerra and join ICLEI150 Race to Zero
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the statement as read by Ms. Becerra and join ICLEI150 Race to Zero and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
9. Approve Intermunicipal Agreement for Regional Transportation Pilot Program Called
The Town of Acton, according to Chapter 40, Section 4A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, enter into an inter- municipal agreement with the Town of Sudbury for the purposes...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Town of Acton, according to Chapter 40, Section 4A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, enter into an inter- municipal agreement with the Town of Sudbury for the purposes of providing additional transportation services through the Making the Connections pilot program, and appoint a representative to serve on the program Steering Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Town of Acton, according to Chapter 40, Section 4A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, enter into an inter- municipal agreement with the Town of Sudbury for the purposes of providing additional transportation services through the Making the Connections pilot program, and appoint a representative to serve on the program Steering Committee and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
10. Approve Letter of Support for DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program Grant
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support focusing on street trees
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support focusing on street trees
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support focusing on street trees and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
11. Approve North Acton Fire Station Solar Contracts and Payment In Lieu of Taxes
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreement, Lease Agreement, and Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreement, Lease Agreement, and Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreement, Lease Agreement, and Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
12. Discuss and Vote on Date of 2022 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election
Set Annual Town Meeting to May 16, 2022
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to set Annual Town Meeting to May 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to set Annual Town Meeting to May 16, 2022 and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Direct Town Counsel and the Town Manager to draft language for bylaw changes for town elections to be held the second Tuesday in May and Town Meeting to be the third Monday in May
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to direct Town Counsel and the Town Manager to draft language for bylaw changes for town elections to be held the second Tuesday in May and Town Meeting to be the third Monday in May
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to direct Town Counsel and the Town Manager to draft language for bylaw changes for town elections to be held the second Tuesday in May and Town Meeting to be the third Monday in May and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
13. American Rescue Plan Act Presentation
Accept on behalf of the Town of Acton the seven million seventy-two thousand seven hundred thirty-three dollars in funding allocated to our community from the American Rescue Plan Act
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board accept on behalf of the Town of Acton the seven million seventy-two thousand seven hundred thirty-three dollars in funding allocated to our community from the American Rescue Plan Act
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board accept on behalf of the Town of Acton the seven million seventy-two thousand seven hundred thirty-three dollars in funding allocated to our community from the American Rescue Plan Act and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Approve the process for allocating ARPA funds as presented on September 13, 2021
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board approve the process for allocating ARPA funds as presented on September 13, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board approve the process for allocating ARPA funds as presented on September 13, 2021 and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
14. Proposed Resolution for Indigenous Peoples Day
Declares it is in favor of making the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day and that they launch a process of consultation with indigenous communities and Acton residents with the...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board declares it is in favor of making the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day and that they launch a process of consultation with indigenous communities and Acton residents with the intent of preparing a formal declaration during the upcoming year
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Select Board declares it is in favor of making the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day and that they launch a process of consultation with indigenous communities and Acton residents with the intent of preparing a formal declaration during the upcoming year and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Approve consent items 15-25
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 15-25
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 15-25 and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
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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