MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 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
Continue the hearing to October 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM in room 204
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to October 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM in room 204
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to October 7, 2024 at 7:10 PM in room 204 and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve the pole petition for Eversource Energy and relocate pole #45/38 and install one pole #45/38A at 2 Thomas Drive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the pole petition for Eversource Energy and relocate pole #45/38 and install one pole #45/38A at 2 Thomas Drive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the pole petition for Eversource Energy and relocate pole #45/38 and install one pole #45/38A at 2 Thomas Drive and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
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 unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve an all alcoholic beverage pouring license for Velvet Vine Cafe at 166 Great Road
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve an all alcoholic beverage pouring license for Velvet Vine Cafe at 166 Great Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve an all alcoholic beverage pouring license for Velvet Vine Cafe at 166 Great Road and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to close the public hearing and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
Approve the common victualler license for Velvet Vine Café
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the common victualler license for Velvet Vine Café
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the common victualler license for Velvet Vine Café and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
7. Approve Proposed Transfer Station Fees
Approve the proposed transfer station fees
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the proposed transfer station fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the proposed transfer station fees and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
8. Approve Special Events Shuttle Service Policy
Approve the special events shuttle service policy
Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the special events shuttle service policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the special events shuttle service policy and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
9. Approve American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reallocation Requests
Approve the reallocation of ARPA funding in the amount of $69,997 from the following: $12,500 from TOwn Hall HVAC and electrification upgrades (R7); $20,000 from Senior Center Cafe (R10); $17,497...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the reallocation of ARPA funding in the amount of $69,997 from the following: $12,500 from TOwn Hall HVAC and electrification upgrades (R7); $20,000 from Senior Center Cafe (R10); $17,497 from universal access Recreation Department Pilot Program (R14); and $20,000 from COVID mitigation measures (R28); to be spent on the 53 River Street project (R37)
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve the reallocation of ARPA funding in the amount of $69,997 from the following: $12,500 from TOwn Hall HVAC and electrification upgrades (R7); $20,000 from Senior Center Cafe (R10); $17,497 from universal access Recreation Department Pilot Program (R14); and $20,000 from COVID mitigation measures (R28); to be spent on the 53 River Street project (R37) and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
10. Authorize Chair to Sign Letter to Constellation Regarding Mailer Promoting
Authorize the chair to sign a letter to Constellation regarding the mailer promoting third-party supply rate with minor edit
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the chair to sign a letter to Constellation regarding the mailer promoting third-party supply rate with minor edit
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nicol, Snyder-GrantNo: Charter
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to authorize the chair to sign a letter to Constellation regarding the mailer promoting third-party supply rate with minor edit and approved 4-1-0 (Charter).” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
11. Approve Letters to Request Approval of House No. 2657 Through the Legislative
Approve the request send letter to Senator Eldridge to request approval of House No. 2657
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the request send letter to Senator Eldridge to request approval of House No. 2657
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve the request send letter to Senator Eldridge to request approval of House No. 2657 and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
13. Approve Posting of State Warrant for Upcoming State Primary on September 3,
Approve posting of the state warrant for upcoming state primary on September 3, 2024
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve posting of the state warrant for upcoming state primary on September 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve posting of the state warrant for upcoming state primary on September 3, 2024 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
15. Input from Board Members on Upcoming Acton Leadership Group Meeting
Approve consent items 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 28
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 28 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve item 20 for a one day alcoholic beverage license for Acton 250 at the Memorial Library, October 1, 2024
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve item 20 for a one day alcoholic beverage license for Acton 250 at the Memorial Library, October 1, 2024
Yes: Arsenault, Martin, Nicol, Snyder-GrantThe minutes say Dean A. Charter stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists Dean A. Charter, who stepped aside, as the third number.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve item 20 for a one day alcoholic beverage license for Acton 250 at the Memorial Library, October 1, 2024 and approved 4-0-1 (Charter).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve the request for use of town roads 2024 Ride to Defeat ALS Bike Ride on September 28, 2024 conditioned on submission of proof of insurance before the event date
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the request for use of town roads 2024 Ride to Defeat ALS Bike Ride on September 28, 2024 conditioned on submission of proof of insurance before the event date
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the request for use of town roads 2024 Ride to Defeat ALS Bike Ride on September 28, 2024 conditioned on submission of proof of insurance before the event date and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Approve the amended charge of the Human Services Committee
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the amended charge of the Human Services Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the amended charge of the Human Services Committee and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
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 5-0-0.” (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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