MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 15, 2025
14 recorded votes, 3 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
4. Approve Wayfinding Signage and Locations on Main Street and Quarry Road
Approve wayfinding signage as outlined in packet
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve wayfinding signage as outlined in packet
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, NicolAbstained: Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve wayfinding signage as outlined in packet and approved 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
5. Approve Grant of Pole Relocations on Powder Mill Road
Approve the relocation of 13 poles along Powder Mill Road, as identified in the petition from Eversource Energy and Verizon
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the relocation of 13 poles along Powder Mill Road, as identified in the petition from Eversource Energy and Verizon
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the relocation of 13 poles along Powder Mill Road, as identified in the petition from Eversource Energy and Verizon and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nicol)
6. Discuss Potential Change to July 4th Fireworks Celebrations
Not use appropriated funding to pay for fireworks and instead hold a concert and community festival on July 4 2026, and amended by Mr. Martin to include holding event on a Friday or Sunday
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not use appropriated funding to pay for fireworks and instead hold a concert and community festival on July 4 2026, and amended by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to include holding event on a Friday or Sunday
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to not use appropriated funding to pay for fireworks and instead hold a concert and community festival on July 4 2026, and amended by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to include holding event on a Friday or Sunday and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Arsenault)
7. Public Hearings at (or after) the Time Advertised
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.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve amendment to existing traffic rules and order to add stop sign at River Street and Chadwick Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve amendment to existing traffic rules and order to add stop sign at River Street and Chadwick Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve amendment to existing traffic rules and order to add stop sign at River Street and Chadwick Street and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
8. Authorize Town Manager to Sign Habitat for Humanity Local Initiative Petition
Authorize Town Manager to sign Habitat for Humanity Local Initiative Petition application for 416 Great Road
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize Town Manager to sign Habitat for Humanity Local Initiative Petition application for 416 Great Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to authorize Town Manager to sign Habitat for Humanity Local Initiative Petition application for 416 Great Road and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
9. Approve Updated Changes to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Policy
Approve updated changes to other postemployment benefits policy as outlined in packet
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve updated changes to other postemployment benefits policy as outlined in packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve updated changes to other postemployment benefits policy as outlined in packet and approved 5- 0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
11. Authorize Town Manager to Sign Utility Easement at 433 Massachusetts Ave for
Authorize Town Manager to sign utility easement at 433 Massachusetts Ave for proposed telecommunications facility at 9 Charter Road whenever the project schedule dictates
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize Town Manager to sign utility easement at 433 Massachusetts Ave for proposed telecommunications facility at 9 Charter Road whenever the project schedule dictates
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Nicol
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to authorize Town Manager to sign utility easement at 433 Massachusetts Ave for proposed telecommunications facility at 9 Charter Road whenever the project schedule dictates and approved 4-0-1 (Nicol).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
12. Approve 2026 License Renewals as Listed in the Packet
Approve all licenses as listed in the packet
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve all licenses as listed in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve all licenses as listed in the packet and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
13. Approve Letter of Support for Municipal Empowerment Act
Approve letter of support for Municipal Empowerment Act and authorize Mr. Charter to sign letter
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve letter of support for Municipal Empowerment Act and authorize Mr. Charter to sign letter
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve letter of support for Municipal Empowerment Act and authorize Mr. Charter to sign letter and approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Arsenault)
15. Discuss Acton Leadership Group
Approve consent items 16, 17, 20-22
Mr. Martin moved, seconded to approve consent items 16, 17, 20-22
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded to approve consent items 16, 17, 20-22 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin)
Approve consent item 18
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent item 18
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent item 18 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nicol)
Approve consent item 19
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 19
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 19 and approved 3-0-2.” (Motion: Arsenault, 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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