MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Francesca Arsenault, Alissa Nicol, Dean A. Charter, David D. Martin, Jim Snyder-Grant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Chair Update/Town Manager Update/Members Minute
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)
Approve a change in beneficial interest and corporate reorganization for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros Supermarket at 305 Main Street
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a change in beneficial interest and corporate reorganization for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros Supermarket at 305 Main Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve a change in beneficial interest and corporate reorganization for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros Supermarket at 305 Main Street and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to close the public hearing and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Approve a change of beneficial interest and transfer of stock for RBSBE, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros at 305 Main Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve a change of beneficial interest and transfer of stock for RBSBE, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros at 305 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve a change of beneficial interest and transfer of stock for RBSBE, Inc. d/b/a Roche Bros at 305 Main Street and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
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)
Approve the Use Special Permit at 278 Great Road for Country Canine Retreat, LLC
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the Use Special Permit at 278 Great Road for Country Canine Retreat, LLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the Use Special Permit at 278 Great Road for Country Canine Retreat, LLC and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Find this special permit is consistent with the master plan, is in harmony with the purposed intent of the zoning bylaw, will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it takes...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to find this special permit is consistent with the master plan, is in harmony with the purposed intent of the zoning bylaw, will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it takes place, is appropriate for the site in question, and complies with all applicable requirement of the bylaw
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to find this special permit is consistent with the master plan, is in harmony with the purposed intent of the zoning bylaw, will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it takes place, is appropriate for the site in question, and complies with all applicable requirement of the bylaw and approve unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
9. Consider Request from Acton Housing Authority to Waive Additional Building
Approve an additional $50,000 in inspection fee waiver for the McManus Manor project
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve an additional $50,000 in inspection fee waiver for the McManus Manor project
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, NicolAbstained: Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve an additional $50,000 in inspection fee waiver for the McManus Manor project and approved 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant).” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
10. Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement for 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 19 & 35 Wetherbee Street and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
11. Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement of 348-352 Main Street
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 348-352 Main Street pending final changes
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 348-352 Main Street pending final changes
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to authorize the Town Manager to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 348-352 Main Street pending final changes and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
12. Discuss Water Resource Advisory Committee and Feasibility Study
Support WRAC to conduct the feasibility study
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to support WRAC to conduct the feasibility study
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to support WRAC to conduct the feasibility study and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nicol)
15. Discuss Special Town Meeting Articles
Recommend Article 3
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to recommend Article 3 and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
16. Approve Reallocation of ARPA Funds
Allow the Town Manager to spend money for the Acton Dog Park, 17 Woodbury, and the 53 River Street Park at his discretion
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to allow the Town Manager to spend money for the Acton Dog Park, 17 Woodbury, and the 53 River Street Park at his discretion
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, MartinAbstained: Nicol, Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to allow the Town Manager to spend money for the Acton Dog Park, 17 Woodbury, and the 53 River Street Park at his discretion and approved 3-0-2 (Snyder- Grant and Nicol).” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
17. Review Progress on Select Board Goal to Implement Traffic Calming Policy
Approve consent items 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24-26
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent items 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24-26
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent items 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24-26 and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve consent item 20 as edited
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent item 20 as edited
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent item 20 as edited and approved unanimously 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Take no action on consent item 23
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to take no action on consent item 23
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to take no action on consent item 23 and approved unanimously 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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