MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David D. Martin, Dean A. Charter, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, Himaja Nagireddy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Chair Update/Town Manager Update/Members Minutes
Close the hearing
Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Mr. Snyder- Grant to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Mr. Snyder- Grant to close the hearing and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve the transfer of the club license from Concord Acton Squash Club, Inc to Concord Squash, LLC
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the transfer of the club license from Concord Acton Squash Club, Inc to Concord Squash, LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the transfer of the club license from Concord Acton Squash Club, Inc to Concord Squash, LLC and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to close the public hearing and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Approve the all alcoholic beverages license as a common victualler for Not Your Average Joe's change in manager from Bryan Garden to Nathan Forringer
Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the all alcoholic beverages license as a common victualler for Not Your Average Joe's change in manager from Bryan Garden to Nathan Forringer
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the all alcoholic beverages license as a common victualler for Not Your Average Joe's change in manager from Bryan Garden to Nathan Forringer and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Continue the hearing to February 7, 2022 at 7:35pm
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Mr. Charter to continue the hearing to February 7, 2022 at 7:35pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Mr. Charter to continue the hearing to February 7, 2022 at 7:35pm and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
6. Discuss Suspending In-Person Meetings and any Other COVID-19 Actions
Encourage Town Committees to meet virtually through February and if they meet in person there is an inside mask mandate
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to encourage Town Committees to meet virtually through February and if they meet in person there is an inside mask mandate
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to encourage Town Committees to meet virtually through February and if they meet in person there is an inside mask mandate and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Nagireddy)
9. Discuss Acton Housing Authority Capital Needs and Potential Funding from
Allocate $35,000 in FY 22 and $60,000 in FY23 for AHA capital needs, amended by Ms. Nagireddy January 10, 2022 Select Board and Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes to allocate $40,000 in FY22 and...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded by Mr. Charter to allocate $35,000 in FY 22 and $60,000 in FY23 for AHA capital needs, amended by Ms. Nagireddy January 10, 2022 Select Board and Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes to allocate $40,000 in FY22 and $60,000 in FY23
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded by Mr. Charter to allocate $35,000 in FY 22 and $60,000 in FY23 for AHA capital needs, amended by Ms. Nagireddy January 10, 2022 Select Board and Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes to allocate $40,000 in FY22 and $60,000 in FY23 and voted unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
10. Discuss Appliance Replacement Program Utilizing Energy Efficiency Funds
Approve $20,760 of Energy Efficiency Funds to pay for updated appliances for AHA units
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve $20,760 of Energy Efficiency Funds to pay for updated appliances for AHA units
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve $20,760 of Energy Efficiency Funds to pay for updated appliances for AHA units and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
12. Discuss Policy Encouraging Building With Clean Energy Technology
Approve the draft policy on building with clean energy technology with two edits as discussed
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the draft policy on building with clean energy technology with two edits as discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the draft policy on building with clean energy technology with two edits as discussed and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
13. Approve Acton Community Housing Corporation Funding for 26 Carlisle Road
Approve Acton Community Housing Corporation Funding for 26 Carlisle Road
Ms. Arsenault moved, and seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, and seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
14. Review and Approve Charge for Proposed Department of Public Works Facility
Approve the Department of Public Works Facility Study Committee Charge
Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the Department of Public Works Facility Study Committee Charge
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the Department of Public Works Facility Study Committee Charge and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
15. Discuss the Annual Town Meeting and Consider Date to Close the Warrant
Open the Town Meeting warrant on January 11, 2022 and close on March 23, 2022 at close of business
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to open the Town Meeting warrant on January 11, 2022 and close on March 23, 2022 at close of business
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to open the Town Meeting warrant on January 11, 2022 and close on March 23, 2022 at close of business and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve consent items 16-20
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve consent items 16-20
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve consent items 16-20 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Adjourn
Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn and approved unanimously by roll call vote 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, 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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