MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 6, 2023
20 recorded votes, 16 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
I. Public Hearings
Approve a Class I Auto Dealer License to McGovern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 196 Great Road
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve a Class I Auto Dealer License to McGovern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 196 Great Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve a Class I Auto Dealer License to McGovern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 196 Great Road and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Continue the hearing for a livery service application for Rasheed Transport, Inc. at 57 Hosmer Street to March 20, 2023 at 7:05 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to continue the hearing for a livery service application for Rasheed Transport, Inc. at 57 Hosmer Street to March 20, 2023 at 7:05 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to continue the hearing for a livery service application for Rasheed Transport, Inc. at 57 Hosmer Street to March 20, 2023 at 7:05 PM in Room 204 at Acton Town Hall and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nagireddy)
7. Interview Candidates and Appoint Two West Acton Citizens' Library Trustees
Nominate to appoint Russ Lowe
Mr. Martin nominated to appoint Russ Lowe, seconded by Mr. Charter and was not
The minutes give the count as 3-0-3 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes record this motion as not passing even though more members voted yes than no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin nominated to appoint Russ Lowe, seconded by Mr. Charter and was not passed with a 3-0-3 vote.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
Nominate to appoint Annie Channon
Ms. Nagireddy nominated to appoint Annie Channon, seconded by Ms. Arsenault
The minutes give the count as 5-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy nominated to appoint Annie Channon, seconded by Ms. Arsenault and approved with a 5- 0-1 vote.” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Arsenault)
9. Discuss the Uniform Signage Proposal for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Accept the proposed set of eight rules as written
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to accept the proposed set of eight rules as written
The minutes name David D. Martin as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to accept the proposed set of eight rules as written and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Martin)
12. Approve Film Permit
Charge a flat fee for an entire production and charge larger production companies a larger fee the fees to the schedule shown here as usual go into the general fund, and amended to explore the...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to charge a flat fee for an entire production and charge larger production companies a larger fee the fees to the schedule shown here as usual go into the general fund, and amended to explore the ability of the town to put the fees into a fund specifically to support the economic development efforts
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to charge a flat fee for an entire production and charge larger production companies a larger fee the fees to the schedule shown here as usual go into the general fund, and amended to explore the ability of the town to put the fees into a fund specifically to support the economic development efforts and approved unanimously.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
13. Review and Approve Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Recommend Article 40 (Sewer Commission Analysis)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 40 (Sewer Commission Analysis)
Yes: Arsenault, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: CharterAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 40 (Sewer Commission Analysis) and approved with a 3-1-1 vote (Charter nay, Martin abstain).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Recommend Article 41 (Anti-Bias Training)
Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend Article 41 (Anti-Bias Training)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Ms. Nagireddy moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend Article 41 (Anti-Bias Training) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Nagireddy, second: Arsenault)
Recommend Article 42 (Code of Conduct)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 42 (Code of Conduct)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 42 (Code of Conduct) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Recommend Article 43 (Reduce Transfer Station Sticker Prices)
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 43 (Reduce Transfer Station Sticker Prices)
Yes: Arsenault, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: CharterAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 43 (Reduce Transfer Station Sticker Prices) and approved with a 3-1-1 vote (Charter nay, Martin abstain).” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Nagireddy)
Recommend Article 44 (Composting Facilities at Apartment Buildings)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 44 (Composting Facilities at Apartment Buildings)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 44 (Composting Facilities at Apartment Buildings) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Recommend Article 45 (Slow Increase of New Single Family Homes)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 45 (Slow Increase of New Single Family Homes)
Yes: Martin, Snyder-GrantNo: CharterAbstained: Arsenault, Nagireddy
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nagireddy to recommend Article 45 (Slow Increase of New Single Family Homes) and approved with a 2-1-2 vote (Charter nay, Arsenal and Nagireddy abstain).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nagireddy)
Recommend Article 46 (Reduce Size of New Single Family Homes)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 46 (Reduce Size of New Single Family Homes)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 46 (Reduce Size of New Single Family Homes) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Recommend article 47 (Stop Odd Sized Lots)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend article 47 (Stop Odd Sized Lots)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend article 47 (Stop Odd Sized Lots) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Recommend Article 48 (Renters' Access to Confidential Health Department Inspections)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend Article 48 (Renters' Access to Confidential Health Department Inspections)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend Article 48 (Renters' Access to Confidential Health Department Inspections) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Recommend Article 49 (Kelley's Corner Improvement Initiative Update)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 49 (Kelley's Corner Improvement Initiative Update)
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend Article 49 (Kelley's Corner Improvement Initiative Update) and approved with a 4-1 vote (Charter nay).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
14. Discuss Request for Reimbursement for a Building Permit Application from
Take no action and to reconsider at another time when a policy is in place
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved to take no action and to reconsider at another time when a policy is in place
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved to take no action and to reconsider at another time when a policy is in place and approved with a 4-0-1 vote (Mr. Charter abstains).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant)
Approve consent items 15, 17-32 and 34 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 15, 17-32 and 34 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 15, 17-32 and 34 inclusive and unanimously approved.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Take no action until the next Select Board meeting
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to take no action until the next Select Board meeting
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nagireddy, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Charter
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to take no action until the next Select Board meeting and approved 4-0-1 (Charter abstain).” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Accept the conflict of interest notification
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to accept the conflict of interest notification
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Nagireddy
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to accept the conflict of interest notification and approved 4-0-1 (Nagireddy abstain).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, 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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