MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2022
35 recorded votes, 4 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
During the meeting:
- Himaja Nagireddy took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
3. Use Special Permit #3/16/22-483, 19 Keefe Road
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.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Approve Use Special Permit #03/16/22-483
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve Use Special Permit #03/16/22-483
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve Use Special Permit #03/16/22-483 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
4. All Alcoholic Beverage License and Common Victualler, Santa Fe Burrito Grill
Close the public hearing
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to close the public hearing and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Approve an all alcoholic beverage license and Common Victualer license for Santa Fe Burrito Acton, LLC located at 297 Main Street, Acton, MA
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by MS. Arsenault to approve an all alcoholic beverage license and Common Victualer license for Santa Fe Burrito Acton, LLC located at 297 Main Street, Acton, MA
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by MS. Arsenault to approve an all alcoholic beverage license and Common Victualer license for Santa Fe Burrito Acton, LLC located at 297 Main Street, Acton, MA and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
5. Discus and Vote to Recommend Acton Power Choice Rate Structure
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Acton Power Choice contract for one to two years with the goal of Class 1 RECs at the Basic level for a total of 20%, the Standard level at 60%, and...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Acton Power Choice contract for one to two years with the goal of Class 1 RECs at the Basic level for a total of 20%, the Standard level at 60%, and Green at 100% Class 1 RECs,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Acton Power Choice contract for one to two years with the goal of Class 1 RECs at the Basic level for a total of 20%, the Standard level at 60%, and Green at 100% Class 1 RECs, and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
7. Review and Consider Voting on Recommendations for Warrant Articles
Recommend article 15
Mr Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 15
From the minutes
“Mr Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 15 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Remove article 37 from the warrant
Mr. Martin moved, seconded Ms. Arsenault to remove article 37 from the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded Ms. Arsenault to remove article 37 from the warrant and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Martin)
Recommend article 4
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend article 4
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend article 4 and approved unanimously by rollcall vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Recommend article 5
Mr. Charter moved,seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 5
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved,seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 5 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Recommend article 6
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 6
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 6 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Recommend article 8
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 8
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 8 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Recommend article 9
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 9
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend article 9 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Recommend article 10
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 10
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 10 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
Recommend article 11
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 11
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend article 11 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Not recommend this article
Mr Charter moved, and Mr. Martin seconded, to not recommend this article. Motion
The minutes give the count as 2-3 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr Charter moved, and Mr. Martin seconded, to not recommend this article. Motion was defeated 2-3.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
Make no recommendation on citizen petition article 41
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to make no recommendation on citizen petition article 41
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to make no recommendation on citizen petition article 41 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Recommend citizen petition article 44
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend citizen petition article 44,
The minutes give the count as 3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend citizen petition article 44, and approved 3-1 by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Recommend Article 45
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend Article 45
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend Article 45 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Recommend Article 46
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend Article 46,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend Article 46, and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Recommend Article 47
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend Article 47,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend Article 47, and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Recommend Article 48
Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend Article 48,
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend Article 48, and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Snyder-Grant)
Recommend Article 49
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend Article 49,
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend Article 49, and approved 4-1 by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Make no recommendation on citizen petition article 50
Mr. Snyder- Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to make no recommendation on citizen petition article 50
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder- Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to make no recommendation on citizen petition article 50 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Recommend citizen petition article 51
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend citizen petition article 51
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Charter, to recommend citizen petition article 51 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Charter)
Recommend citizen petition article 52
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend citizen petition article 52
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to recommend citizen petition article 52 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Not recommend citizen petition article 53
Mr. Charter moved seconded by Mr. Charter, to not recommend citizen petition article 53,
The minutes give the count as 2-3 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes name Dean A. Charter as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved seconded by Mr. Charter, to not recommend citizen petition article 53, failed 2-3 by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter)
Make no recommendation
Mr. Snyder-Grant again moved to make no recommendation, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant again moved to make no recommendation, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy, and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Not recommend citizen petition article 55
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not recommend citizen petition article 55
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not recommend citizen petition article 55 and voted unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
Recommend citizen petition article 56
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend citizen petition article 56
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend citizen petition article 56 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
Recommend citizen petition article 57
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend citizen petition article 57
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant, to recommend citizen petition article 57 and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Snyder-Grant)
8. Discuss Annual Town Meeting
For the use of iClickers at Town Meeting
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault for the use of iClickers at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault for the use of iClickers at Town Meeting and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
9. Consider Approving an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Concord for
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the intermunicipal agreement with Concord for wayfinding signage
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to authorize the Town Manager to sign the intermunicipal agreement with Concord for wayfinding signage
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to authorize the Town Manager to sign the intermunicipal agreement with Concord for wayfinding signage and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
11. Authorize Chair to Sign Letter of Support for Vacant Storefront Application
Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the vacant storefront application
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the vacant storefront application
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for the vacant storefront application and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Approve consent items 12-22 inclusive
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve consent items 12-22 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve consent items 12-22 inclusive and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Adjourn
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to adjourn and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Arsenault, 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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