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November 21, 2022
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance list. All five members are named in the minutes taking part in the meeting (making or seconding motions or speaking), so all five are shown as present.
Present: Dean A. Charter, David D. Martin, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, Himaja Nagireddy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487, 100 Discovery Way
Continue the public hearing to December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM in room 204
Mr. Martin moved to continue the public hearing to December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM in room 204, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to continue the public hearing to December 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM in room 204, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
4. Cable Television License Renewal Discussion, Comcast of Massachusetts, III,
In conjunction with its role as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To enter into the subject Institutional Network Fiber Use Agreement between the Town of Acton and...
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the Board, in conjunction with its role as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To enter into the subject Institutional Network Fiber Use Agreement between the Town of Acton and Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc, as presented by the Cable Television Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the Board, in conjunction with its role as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To enter into the subject Institutional Network Fiber Use Agreement between the Town of Acton and Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc, as presented by the Cable Television Advisory Committee and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Martin)
As cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of December 1, 2022 - November 31,2032, to...
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of December 1, 2022 - November 31,2032, to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. Cable ("Comcast"), as presented by the Cable Television Advisory Committee. All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License and; 2. To recognize and acknowledge the following two (2) side letters from Comcast, signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Catherine Maloney and Dated December 1, 2022: (i.) PEG Interactive Program Guide: and (ii.) Senior Citizen Discount Letter
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: 1. To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of December 1, 2022 - November 31,2032, to Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. Cable ("Comcast"), as presented by the Cable Television Advisory Committee. All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License and; 2. To recognize and acknowledge the following two (2) side letters from Comcast, signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Catherine Maloney and Dated December 1, 2022: (i.) PEG Interactive Program Guide: and (ii.) Senior Citizen Discount Letter Unanimously approved.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Martin)
a. McManus Manor at 362 Main Street
Approve the sewer connection for McManus Manor at 362 Main Street, amended by Mr. Martin to not charge a privilege fee
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the sewer connection for McManus Manor at 362 Main Street, amended by Mr. Martin to not charge a privilege fee, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault,
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, MartinAbstained: Nagireddy, Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the sewer connection for McManus Manor at 362 Main Street, amended by Mr. Martin to not charge a privilege fee, and seconded by Ms. Arsenault, and approved 3-0-2 (Snyder-Grant and Nagireddy abstain).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
b. Parker Street Apartments at 68 Parker Street
Approve the connection of the Parker Street Apartments at 68 Parker Street to the sewer system for privilege fee for around $262,000 depending on the amount of infrastructure donated to the town...
Mr. Martin moves to approve the connection of the Parker Street Apartments at 68 Parker Street to the sewer system for privilege fee for around $262,000 depending on the amount of infrastructure donated to the town as per the draft MOA, seconded by Ms. Select Board Minutes, November 21, 2022 Arsenault,
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, MartinNo: Snyder-GrantAbstained: Nagireddy
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moves to approve the connection of the Parker Street Apartments at 68 Parker Street to the sewer system for privilege fee for around $262,000 depending on the amount of infrastructure donated to the town as per the draft MOA, seconded by Ms. Select Board Minutes, November 21, 2022 Arsenault, and approved 3-1-1 (Snyder-Grant nay, Nagireddy abstain).” (Motion: Martin)
V. Consent Items
Approve consent items 11-17 inclusive
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 11-17 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 11-17 inclusive and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve consent item 10 as amended
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent item 10 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent item 10 as amended and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
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.” (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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