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February 2, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 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
Rescind previous vote on 12/15 and restore fireworks only for FY26
Mr. Charter moved to rescind previous vote on 12/15 and restore fireworks only for FY26 seconded by Mr. Martin and motion
The minutes give the count as 1-3-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to rescind previous vote on 12/15 and restore fireworks only for FY26 seconded by Mr. Martin and motion failed 1-3-1.” (Motion: Charter, second: Martin)
5. Public Hearing(s) at (or after) the Time Advertised
Continue hearing to March 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue hearing to March 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue hearing to March 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Approve a change in operating hours for Luna Mexican Cuisine at 20 Nagog Park to close at midnight instead of 10:00 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve a change in operating hours for Luna Mexican Cuisine at 20 Nagog Park to close at midnight instead of 10:00 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve a change in operating hours for Luna Mexican Cuisine at 20 Nagog Park to close at midnight instead of 10:00 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
4. Create 30-60 second videos on social media
Approve items 1, 2 and 4
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve items 1, 2 and 4
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve items 1, 2 and 4 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
9. Approve PFAS Free Policy and Support Letter
Adopt policy as shown in packet with changes containing PFAS in Acton items on the state contracts safer products list
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adopt policy as shown in packet with changes containing PFAS in Acton items on the state contracts safer products list
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to adopt policy as shown in packet with changes containing PFAS in Acton items on the state contracts safer products list and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
10. Board to Vote to Approve Bluewave Low Income Community Solar Agreement
Approve the Town's entry into one or more Low Income Community Shared Solar Agreements (the "Agreement") with one or more solar project developers, for a term of 20 years, upon such terms and...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the Town's entry into one or more Low Income Community Shared Solar Agreements (the "Agreement") with one or more solar project developers, for a term of 20 years, upon such terms and conditions as the Town Manager and Town Counsel have negotiated, and to take all other actions reasonably necessary or incidental thereto; provided, that such approval is contingent upon the passage at Annual Town Meeting of a warrant article authorizing the Town Manager to enter into such agreement, and provided further that the Agreement shall not become effective until all parties have signed the Agreement and such Town Meeting article is passed
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the Town's entry into one or more Low Income Community Shared Solar Agreements (the "Agreement") with one or more solar project developers, for a term of 20 years, upon such terms and conditions as the Town Manager and Town Counsel have negotiated, and to take all other actions reasonably necessary or incidental thereto; provided, that such approval is contingent upon the passage at Annual Town Meeting of a warrant article authorizing the Town Manager to enter into such agreement, and provided further that the Agreement shall not become effective until all parties have signed the Agreement and such Town Meeting article is passed and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
11. Announce the Opening and Closing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting warrant on February 9, 2026 and close the warrant on March 20, 2026
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to open the Town Meeting warrant on February 9, 2026 and close the warrant on March 20, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to open the Town Meeting warrant on February 9, 2026 and close the warrant on March 20, 2026 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
12. Discuss Memo on Resident Participation in the Planning Process
Approve consent items 13 and 14
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 13 and 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 13 and 14 and approved unanimously 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Adjourn
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
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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