MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2022
15 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
Every vote, in order
Continue the public hearing until the next available time
Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to continue the public hearing until the next available time,
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to continue the public hearing until the next available time, and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Charter)
4. Change in Manager, Les Lyonnaise from Gerard Labrosse to Joan
Close the public hearing
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing,
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing, and approved unanimously by voice vote.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve the change in manager
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to approve the change in manager,
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault, to approve the change in manager, and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
5. Site Plan Special Permit, #3/18/2022-484, 42 Knox Trail (continued from
Continue the public hearing until June 6, 2022 at 8 pm
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy, to continue the public hearing until June 6, 2022 at 8 pm,
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy, to continue the public hearing until June 6, 2022 at 8 pm, and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
6. Board to Elect New Officers
Choose the Chair (Dean A. Charter chosen, 3-2)
Mr. Martin nominated Mr. Charter as Chair.
The board chose between two nominees for Chair. The minutes say: “Ms. Nagireddy and Ms. Arsenault nominated Mr. Snyder-Grant as Chair, Mr. Snyder-Grant, Mr. Charter, and Mr. Martin nominated Mr. Charter as Chair. The vote was 3 -2, Mr. Charter voted in as Chair.” Because this was a choice between people, we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant nominated Mr. Charter as Chair, seconded by Mr. Charter, Ms. Arsenault nominated Mr. Snyder-Grant as Chair and seconded by Ms. Nagireddy. Each nominee advocated for position of Chair, as well as Board members commenting on each nominee's capability in the leadership position. Ms. Nagireddy and Ms. Arsenault nominated Mr. Snyder-Grant as Chair, Mr. Snyder-Grant, Mr. Charter, and Mr. Martin nominated Mr. Charter as Chair. The vote was 3 -2, Mr. Charter voted in as Chair..”
Choose Jim Snyder-Grant as Vice Chair
Ms. Nagireddy nominated Mr. Martin as Vice-Chair, seconded by Mr. Martin. Each nominee advocated for the position of Vice-Chair, and the Board discussed the responsibilities of the Officers with respect to the Acton Leadership Group and relationships with other major committees.
Two members were nominated for Vice Chair (Jim Snyder-Grant by Dean A. Charter and David D. Martin by Himaja Nagireddy); the minutes say “The vote was 5-0 that Mr. Snyder Grant be Vice-Chair of the Select Board.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter nominated Mr. Snyder-Grant as Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant. Ms. Nagireddy nominated Mr. Martin as Vice-Chair, seconded by Mr. Martin. Each nominee advocated for the position of Vice-Chair, and the Board discussed the responsibilities of the Officers with respect to the Acton Leadership Group and relationships with other major committees. The vote was 5-0 that Mr. Snyder Grant be Vice-Chair of the Select Board..”
Nominate Ms. Nagireddy Clerk
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to nominate Ms. Nagireddy Clerk
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to nominate Ms. Nagireddy Clerk and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Nagireddy)
8. Consider Installing New 25 MPH Signs (MA-R2-9B Signs)
Approve the installation of the 25 mile-per-hour MA-R2-9B signs in appropriate locations as determined by the Public Works Director
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the installation of the 25 mile-per-hour MA-R2-9B signs in appropriate locations as determined by the Public Works Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the installation of the 25 mile-per-hour MA-R2-9B signs in appropriate locations as determined by the Public Works Director and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
9. Review Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Wayfinding Design
Review Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Wayfinding Design
Review Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Wayfinding Design
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Review Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Wayfinding Design Voted unanimously.”
Support the wayfinding signs
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to support the wayfinding signs
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to support the wayfinding signs and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
10. Approve Revised Building Permit Fees Related Energy Efficient Windows and
Approved the proposed Building fee schedule
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approved the proposed Building fee schedule
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approved the proposed Building fee schedule and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
11. Approve Intermunicipal Agreement for a Shared Electrical Inspector with the
Authorize the Town Man- ager to move forward with this intermunicipal agreement with Littleton, and leave it open to the Town Manager to choose a one to three year agreement
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the Town Man- ager to move forward with this intermunicipal agreement with Littleton, and leave it open to the Town Manager to choose a one to three year agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the Town Man- ager to move forward with this intermunicipal agreement with Littleton, and leave it open to the Town Manager to choose a one to three year agreement and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
13. Discuss Non-Resident Membership for Land Stewardship Committee
Approve consent items 14-15 and 17-21 inclusive
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 14-15 and 17-21 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 14-15 and 17-21 inclusive and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve consent item 16
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent item 16
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 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 approve consent item 16 and approved 4-0-1.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to adjourn and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arsenault, 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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