MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 1, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dean A. Charter, Alissa Nicol, David D. Martin, Jim Snyder-Grant, Francesca Arsenault
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
5. Approve Decision for Site Plan Special Permit (SPSP) and two Use Special
Approve the decision in the packet for 45 Nagog Park with two additions mentioned by Kaila that there be a provision for the wastewater be available before occupancy and that any plantings have a...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the decision in the packet for 45 Nagog Park with two additions mentioned by Kaila that there be a provision for the wastewater be available before occupancy and that any plantings have a survivability of 2 years or more
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the decision in the packet for 45 Nagog Park with two additions mentioned by Kaila that there be a provision for the wastewater be available before occupancy and that any plantings have a survivability of 2 years or more and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
6. Public Hearings at (or after) the Time Advertised
Continue the public hearing to February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the public hearing to February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the public hearing to February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to close the public hearing and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Approve the change in manager for Roche Bros. and 387 Main Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the change in manager for Roche Bros. and 387 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the change in manager for Roche Bros. and 387 Main Street and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
10. Approve Disbandment of 53 River Street Committee
Disband the 53 River Street Master Plan Committee
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to disband the 53 River Street Master Plan Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to disband the 53 River Street Master Plan Committee and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
11. Discuss Acton Leadership Group Meeting Scheduled for December 11th
Approve consent items 13-21 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 13-21 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 13-21 inclusive and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve consent item 11 as amended
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 11 as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 11 as amended and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
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.” (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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