MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 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
3. Dangerous Dog Hearing, Romeo, 71 School Street
Close the dog hearing
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to close the dog hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to close the dog hearing and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Deem Romeo a dangerous dog and accepted an amendment to the motion to include the dog known as "Romeo" or "Roma" is deemed dangerous
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to deem Romeo a dangerous dog and accepted an amendment to the motion to include the dog known as "Romeo" or "Roma" is deemed dangerous
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to deem Romeo a dangerous dog and accepted an amendment to the motion to include the dog known as "Romeo" or "Roma" is deemed dangerous and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
Impose all 9 conditions provided by the Animal Control Officer and amended section 4 to eliminate "and/where"
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to impose all 9 conditions provided by the Animal Control Officer and amended section 4 to eliminate "and/where"
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to impose all 9 conditions provided by the Animal Control Officer and amended section 4 to eliminate "and/where" and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
4. Use Special Permit #04/22/2024-501, Let's Roll, LLC, 930 Main Street
Close the public hearing
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to close the public hearing and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
The use special permit is consistent with the master plan
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is consistent with the master plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is consistent with the master plan and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
The use special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this bylaw
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this bylaw
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this bylaw and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
The use special permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
The use special permit is appropriate for the site in question
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is appropriate for the site in question
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit is appropriate for the site in question and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
The use special permit application complies with all applicable requirements of this bylaw
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit application complies with all applicable requirements of this bylaw
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin the use special permit application complies with all applicable requirements of this bylaw and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Have the Planning Department to draft a use special permit approval for Let's Roll, LLC at 930 Main Street and to add a condition that the owner agrees to consider neighboring businesses to adjust...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to have the Planning Department to draft a use special permit approval for Let's Roll, LLC at 930 Main Street and to add a condition that the owner agrees to consider neighboring businesses to adjust their operating hours
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to have the Planning Department to draft a use special permit approval for Let's Roll, LLC at 930 Main Street and to add a condition that the owner agrees to consider neighboring businesses to adjust their operating hours and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Direct the Planning Division to add two more special conditions (1) prior to opening or obtaining a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a copy of the insurance...
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to direct the Planning Division to add two more special conditions (1) prior to opening or obtaining a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a copy of the insurance policy as required under Bylaw Section 3.13.4.2c and (2) the Planning Board reiterate the other requirements of section 3.13 of the firearms zoning bylaw as conditions
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to direct the Planning Division to add two more special conditions (1) prior to opening or obtaining a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a copy of the insurance policy as required under Bylaw Section 3.13.4.2c and (2) the Planning Board reiterate the other requirements of section 3.13 of the firearms zoning bylaw as conditions and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Charter)
5. Discuss Appointment of Sam Bajwa to the Planning Board
Reappoint Sam Bajwa as a full member of the Planning Board for a 5-year term
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to reappoint Sam Bajwa as a full member of the Planning Board for a 5-year term
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, Snyder-GrantNo: Nicol
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to reappoint Sam Bajwa as a full member of the Planning Board for a 5-year term and approved 4- 1-0 (Nicol).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
6. Approve Request by Acton Housing Authority to Waive Construction Permitting
Agree to waive up to $100,000 of permit fees for the Main Street project
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to agree to waive up to $100,000 of permit fees for the Main Street project
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Nicol
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to agree to waive up to $100,000 of permit fees for the Main Street project and approved 4-0-1 (Nicol).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
9. Approve Letter of Authorization for Application to the Executive Office of
Authorize the chair to endorse a letter of support to the LAND Grant program to help support the acquisition of 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street in the amount of $500,000 and for the Land Stewardship...
Ms . Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the chair to endorse a letter of support to the LAND Grant program to help support the acquisition of 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street in the amount of $500,000 and for the Land Stewardship Coordinator to be the grant manager between the Town of Acton and the Executive Office of Environmental Energy Affairs
From the minutes
“Ms . Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the chair to endorse a letter of support to the LAND Grant program to help support the acquisition of 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street in the amount of $500,000 and for the Land Stewardship Coordinator to be the grant manager between the Town of Acton and the Executive Office of Environmental Energy Affairs and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
10. Adopt FY2025 Select Board Goals
Approve Select Board goals as edited
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve Select Board goals as edited
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve Select Board goals as edited and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve consent items 11-17 inclusive
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 11-17 inclusive
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent items 11-17 inclusive and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Adjourn
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adjourn and approved 5-0-0.” (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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