MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dean A. Charter, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, David D. Martin, Himaja Nagireddy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Himaja Nagireddy took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
3. SPSP #7/12/2022-487, 100 Discovery Way
Open the hearing and to continue to October 3, 2022 at 7:10 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall and by Zoom
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Mr. Martin to open the hearing and to continue to October 3, 2022 at 7:10 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall and by Zoom. Mr. Snyder-Grant questioned what would be most helpful to mitigate questions regarding the hearing, Mr. Mangiaratti noted questions can be sent to the Town Manager Office. Ms. Nagireddy called roll
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved and seconded by Mr. Martin to open the hearing and to continue to October 3, 2022 at 7:10 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall and by Zoom. Mr. Snyder-Grant questioned what would be most helpful to mitigate questions regarding the hearing, Mr. Mangiaratti noted questions can be sent to the Town Manager Office. Ms. Nagireddy called roll and was approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
4. Class II Auto Dealership License, the Fifth Element, LLC, 448 Great Road
Close the hearing
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the hearing and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve a Class II Auto Dealership License at 448 Great Road
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a Class II Auto Dealership License at 448 Great Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a Class II Auto Dealership License at 448 Great Road and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
9. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in MBTA Youth Pass
For the Chair to sign the memorandum of understanding for reduced MBTA fares
Mr. Snyder-Gran moved, seconded by Mr. Martin for the Chair to sign the memorandum of understanding for reduced MBTA fares
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Gran moved, seconded by Mr. Martin for the Chair to sign the memorandum of understanding for reduced MBTA fares and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
12. Approve FY23 Sewer Operations and Maintenance Rates
Approve a 5% sewer O+M rate increase
Mr. Martin moves to approve a 5% sewer O+M rate increase, seconded by Ms. Arsenault
The minutes write "4-1-0 (Mr. Snyder-Grant abstain)"; the names do not match the count. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to approve a 5% sewer O+M rate increase, seconded by Ms. Arsenault 4-1-0 (Mr. Snyder-Grant abstain).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
V. Consent Items
Approve consent item 20 as amended
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 20 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 20 as amended and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve consent items 13-19, and 21-22 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent items 13-19, and 21-22 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent items 13-19, and 21-22 inclusive and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Adjourn
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn and approved unanimously by roll call vote.” (Motion: Martin, 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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