MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 6, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault, Dean A. Charter, David D. Martin, Alissa Nicol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
Mr. Martin moved to close the public hearing seconded by Ms. Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved to close the public hearing seconded by Ms. Arsenault and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Allow Eversource Energy be allowed to install on Evergreen Road a stub pole at 189/2S and one anchor pole at 189/2S approximately 240 feet northeast of Newtown Road and one anchor at existing pole...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to allow Eversource Energy be allowed to install on Evergreen Road a stub pole at 189/2S and one anchor pole at 189/2S approximately 240 feet northeast of Newtown Road and one anchor at existing pole 189/2S easterly side approximately 100 feet northeast of Newtown Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to allow Eversource Energy be allowed to install on Evergreen Road a stub pole at 189/2S and one anchor pole at 189/2S approximately 240 feet northeast of Newtown Road and one anchor at existing pole 189/2S easterly side approximately 100 feet northeast of Newtown Road and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Ask Town Manager to work with staff to make sure the abutters are put in touch with Eversource and receive a full copy of the maps and materials in the Select Board packet
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to ask Town Manager to work with staff to make sure the abutters are put in touch with Eversource and receive a full copy of the maps and materials in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to ask Town Manager to work with staff to make sure the abutters are put in touch with Eversource and receive a full copy of the maps and materials in the Select Board packet and approved unanimously 5- 0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nicol)
9. Approve Creation of Health and Human Services Department
For the reorganization and creation of a Health and Human Services Department as proposed by the Town Manager
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol for the reorganization and creation of a Health and Human Services Department as proposed by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol for the reorganization and creation of a Health and Human Services Department as proposed by the Town Manager and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Nicol)
10. Affirm Creation of Treasurer Collector Position
Create a Treasurer Collector position
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to create a Treasurer Collector position
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to create a Treasurer Collector position and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
15. Select Board Goals Status Update
Authorize the Town Manager to proceed with an RFP for 19-21 Maple Street as listed in packet and edits as discussed tonight
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with an RFP for 19-21 Maple Street as listed in packet and edits as discussed tonight
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with an RFP for 19-21 Maple Street as listed in packet and edits as discussed tonight and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Nicol)
Approve consent items 18-25 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 18-25 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 18-25 inclusive and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, 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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