MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 6, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David D. Martin, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, Himaja Nagireddy, Dean A. Charter
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Dean A. Charter 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. Nagireddy to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to close the hearing and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Adopt a residential rate of 1.0
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adopt a residential rate of 1.0
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adopt a residential rate of 1.0 and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Not adopt an open space exemption
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not adopt an open space exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not adopt an open space exemption and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Adopt a residential exemption
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adopt a residential exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adopt a residential exemption and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Not adopt a small business exemption
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not adopt a small business exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not adopt a small business exemption and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
5. Approve District Reprecincting and New Precinct Map
Approve the updated precinct map
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to approve the updated precinct map
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to approve the updated precinct map and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Nagireddy)
7. Approve Municipal Support of Universal School Meal Legislation Sign On Letter
Approve municipal support of universal school meal legislation sign on letter
Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve municipal support of universal school meal legislation sign on letter
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve municipal support of universal school meal legislation sign on letter and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Snyder-Grant)
8. Discuss Designation of Select Board Liaison to the Acton-Boxborough Community
Discuss Designation of Select Board Liaison to the Acton-Boxborough Community
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault and voted unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
9. Designate Town Manager to Sign Refinance Documents Related to Affordable
Designate Town Manager to Sign Refinance Documents Related to Affordable
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant and voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
10. Discuss Change to Water Resource Advisory Committee Charge
Discuss Change to Water Resource Advisory Committee Charge
Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Arsenault)
Approve consent items 11-16 inclusive
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 11-16 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 11-16 inclusive and voted unanimously by roll.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to adjourn and voted unanimously by roll call vote (5-0).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
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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