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February 5, 2024
11 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
2. Chair Update/Town Manager Update/Members Minute
Continue hearing to February 26th at 7:10 PM in Room 204
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Alissa Nicol to continue hearing to February 26th at 7:10 PM in Room 204
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Alissa Nicol to continue hearing to February 26th at 7:10 PM in Room 204 and unanimously approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve a class II auto dealer license for R. Santilli Automotive Group at 30 Main Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve a class II auto dealer license for R. Santilli Automotive Group at 30 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve a class II auto dealer license for R. Santilli Automotive Group at 30 Main Street and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
7. Approve Proposed Policy Regarding Payment of Retiree Health Insurance Costs
Approve payment of retiree health insurance costs from other post-employment benefits trust
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve payment of retiree health insurance costs from other post-employment benefits trust
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve payment of retiree health insurance costs from other post-employment benefits trust and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
8. Approve Proposed Permitting Authority for Draft MBTA Communities Overlay
Authorize the Select Board as the permitting authority for the MBTA Community Overlay District
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the Select Board as the permitting authority for the MBTA Community Overlay District
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the Select Board as the permitting authority for the MBTA Community Overlay District and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Martin)
9. Approve Proposed Concept for Reuse of 17 Woodbury Lane
Approve the proposed concept for reuse of 17 Woodbury Lane
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the proposed concept for reuse of 17 Woodbury Lane
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the proposed concept for reuse of 17 Woodbury Lane and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
13. Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Community Initiative Presentation
Support a cultural district in South Acton
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to support a cultural district in South Acton
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to support a cultural district in South Acton and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
15. Authorize the Town Manager to Sign the North Central Climate Change Coalition
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the North Central Climate Change Coalition Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to sign the North Central Climate Change Coalition Memorandum of Understanding
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize the Town Manager to sign the North Central Climate Change Coalition Memorandum of Understanding and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
16. Designate Board Member to Participate in the Hazard Mitigation Plan Working
Ms. Nicol nominated
Ms. Nicol nominated
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol nominated and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol)
Approve consent items 17 and 19-26
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 17 and 19-26
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 17 and 19-26 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve consent item 27 as amended
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent item 27 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent item 27 as amended and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
V. Meeting Evaluation
Adjourn
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adjourn and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
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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