MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dean A. Charter, Jim Snyder-Grant, Himaja Nagireddy, Francesca Arsenault, David D. Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Chair Update/Town Manager Update/Members Minutes
Adopt a Residential Factor rate of 1
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adopt a Residential Factor rate of 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adopt a Residential Factor rate of 1 and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Not adopt an open space discount
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt an open space discount
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt an open space discount and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Not adopt a residential exemption
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt a residential exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt a residential exemption and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt a small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to not adopt a small commercial exemption and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Continue the hearing for Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487, 100 Discovery Way to December 19, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing for Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487, 100 Discovery Way to December 19, 2022 at 7:10 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing for Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487, 100 Discovery Way to December 19, 2022 at 7:10 PM and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
8. Approve Floor Amendment to the H.5013 Bill "An Act Authorizing the Town of
Approve the amendment to House Bill 5013, An Act authorizing the Town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings made by the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading,...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the amendment to House Bill 5013, An Act authorizing the Town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings made by the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, all as set forth in the attached document
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the amendment to House Bill 5013, An Act authorizing the Town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings made by the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, all as set forth in the attached document and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
This Select Board require that all Boards and Committees appointed by the Select Board accept remote public participation
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant that this Select Board require that all Boards and Committees appointed by the Select Board accept remote public participation
The minutes give the count as 1-4 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant that this Select Board require that all Boards and Committees appointed by the Select Board accept remote public participation and voted 1-4.” (Motion: Charter, second: Snyder-Grant)
Recommending the Chair keep virtual public participation open during the length of his chairmanship and amended by Ms. Nagireddy changing to "virtual public participation of Select Board meetings...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin recommending the Chair keep virtual public participation open during the length of his chairmanship and amended by Ms. Nagireddy changing to "virtual public participation of Select Board meetings until the end of their term on May 16, 2023"
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin recommending the Chair keep virtual public participation open during the length of his chairmanship and amended by Ms. Nagireddy changing to "virtual public participation of Select Board meetings until the end of their term on May 16, 2023" and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
11. Approve 2023 Licenses Issued by the Select Board
Approve the license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises as listed in the master renewal list (section 12)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises as listed in the master renewal list (section 12)
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises as listed in the master renewal list (section 12) and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve retail package goods store license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve retail package goods store license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve retail package goods store license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell all kinds of alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15) and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve the retail package store, license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malt beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the retail package store, license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malt beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the retail package store, license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malt beverages, not to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15) and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve the common victualler license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malts to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the common victualler license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malts to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15)
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the common victualler license to expose, keep for sale, and to sell wines and malts to be drunk on premise as listed in the master renewal list (section 15) and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Approve the class II used car licenses as listed in the master list
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the class II used car licenses as listed in the master list
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the class II used car licenses as listed in the master list and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve 2023 Licenses Issued by the Select Board
Mr. Snyder- Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder- Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Renew bowling alley and billiard table license as listed in the master list
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to renew bowling alley and billiard table license as listed in the master list
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to renew bowling alley and billiard table license as listed in the master list and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve a 24 hour permit as listed in the master list
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a 24 hour permit as listed in the master list
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a 24 hour permit as listed in the master list and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve automatic amusement devices as listed in the master renewal list
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve automatic amusement devices as listed in the master renewal list
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve automatic amusement devices as listed in the master renewal list and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve a common victualler licenses as listed in the master renewal list
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a common victualler licenses as listed in the master renewal list
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a common victualler licenses as listed in the master renewal list and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve consent items 12-14, 17, 19-22, and 24-27 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 12-14, 17, 19-22, and 24-27 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 12-14, 17, 19-22, and 24-27 inclusive and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Hold appointments until the next meeting
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to hold appointments until the next meeting
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. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to hold appointments until the next meeting and approved 4-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Move the appointment to December 19th
Mr. Charter moved , seconded by Ms. Arsenault to move the appointment to December 19th
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved , seconded by Ms. Arsenault to move the appointment to December 19th and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Martin)
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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