MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 19, 2022
11 recorded votes, 3 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
Continue the hearing for the Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487 for 100 Discovery Way to January 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM in Room 204
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing for the Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487 for 100 Discovery Way to January 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM in Room 204
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing for the Site Plan Special Permit #7/12/2022-487 for 100 Discovery Way to January 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM in Room 204 and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Close the public hearing for the cable license agreement for Verizon New England
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing for the cable license agreement for Verizon New England
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing for the cable license agreement for Verizon New England and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Remove Mr. Lunger from the 250 Committee as the speech is deemed hate speech
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to remove Mr. Lunger from the 250 Committee as the speech is deemed hate speech
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to remove Mr. Lunger from the 250 Committee as the speech is deemed hate speech and approved 3-2.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Martin)
7. Review Responses to the Request for Interest (RFI) for Reuse of 3 and 13 School
Ask the Town Manager to draft an RFP and bring back to the Board for review and approval
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to ask the Town Manager to draft an RFP and bring back to the Board for review and approval
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, NagireddyAbstained: Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to ask the Town Manager to draft an RFP and bring back to the Board for review and approval and voted 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant abstain).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Ask the Town Manager to move ahead with an RFP for a lease for 19-21 Maple Street property and amended by Mr. Martin to ask Town Manager to put together a lease accentuating non-profit
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded to ask the Town Manager to move ahead with an RFP for a lease for 19-21 Maple Street property and amended by Mr. Martin and seconded by Mr. Martin to ask Town Manager to put together a lease accentuating non-profit
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, and seconded to ask the Town Manager to move ahead with an RFP for a lease for 19-21 Maple Street property and amended by Mr. Martin and seconded by Mr. Martin to ask Town Manager to put together a lease accentuating non-profit and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Declare 13 School Street as surplus property and bring to Town Meeting for approval
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to declare 13 School Street as surplus property and bring to Town Meeting for approval
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, NagireddyAbstained: Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to declare 13 School Street as surplus property and bring to Town Meeting for approval and voted 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant abstain).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
8. Discuss the Annual Town Meeting and Date to Close the Warrant
Open the Town Meeting warrant on December 20, 2022 at 8:00 AM and set the closing date on February 15, 2023 at close of business
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to open the Town Meeting warrant on December 20, 2022 at 8:00 AM and set the closing date on February 15, 2023 at close of business
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to open the Town Meeting warrant on December 20, 2022 at 8:00 AM and set the closing date on February 15, 2023 at close of business and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
9. Consider Approving Licenses for The Holy Grail, Frolic & Detour, and
Approve an all alcoholic beverage licenses and common victualler license for Rapscallion Table to Tap
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve an all alcoholic beverage licenses and common victualler license for Rapscallion Table to Tap
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve an all alcoholic beverage licenses and common victualler license for Rapscallion Table to Tap and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve consent items 10-14, and 16-23 inclusive
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 10-14, and 16-23 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 10-14, and 16-23 inclusive and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
Appoint James Fuccione as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to appoint James Fuccione as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to appoint James Fuccione as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2027 and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
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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