MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2026
26 recorded votes, 12 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 Draft Support Letter for bill H.965/S.2721, and Act Restricting the Use
Approve the letter of support for Bil H965/S2721, and act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the letter of support for Bil H965/S2721, and act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the letter of support for Bil H965/S2721, and act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Arsenault)
5. Approve Proposed Arbor Day Proclamation for Friday, April 24th Event
Issue the proclamation
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to issue the proclamation
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to issue the proclamation and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
6. Public Hearing(s) at (or after) the Time Advertised
Continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to continue the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
Close public hearing
Mr. Martin moved seconded by Ms. Nicol to close public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved seconded by Ms. Nicol to close public hearing and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
The town, acting through this Board, exercise its right of first refusal for property owned by Mary M. McDonald consisting of 5.8 acres at 46 Taylor Road, Acton identified as Assessors Map F3,...
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the town, acting through this Board, exercise its right of first refusal for property owned by Mary M. McDonald consisting of 5.8 acres at 46 Taylor Road, Acton identified as Assessors Map F3, Parcel 78; and further that the Board delegate to the Town Manager the ability to negotiate a Purchase & Sales Agreement with the seller for such Property on such terms and conditions as the Board approved
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin that the town, acting through this Board, exercise its right of first refusal for property owned by Mary M. McDonald consisting of 5.8 acres at 46 Taylor Road, Acton identified as Assessors Map F3, Parcel 78; and further that the Board delegate to the Town Manager the ability to negotiate a Purchase & Sales Agreement with the seller for such Property on such terms and conditions as the Board approved and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
7. Discuss and Vote on Notification of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Approve the request for a KENO monitor at the Gulf Station on Main Street
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the request for a KENO monitor at the Gulf Station on Main Street
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Martin, NicolAbstained: Snyder-Grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the request for a KENO monitor at the Gulf Station on Main Street and approved 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
8. Discuss Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Agreement with Insulet Corp. for Project at
Put the TIF agreement on this year's town meeting warrant with Insulet Corp at 35 Nagog Drive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to put the TIF agreement on this year's town meeting warrant with Insulet Corp at 35 Nagog Drive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to put the TIF agreement on this year's town meeting warrant with Insulet Corp at 35 Nagog Drive and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
9. Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles
Recommend with amendment to the Transportation Advisory Committee report
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend with amendment to the Transportation Advisory Committee report
The minutes add "(Nicol)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend with amendment to the Transportation Advisory Committee report and approved 5-0 (Nicol).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
The minutes add "(Nicol)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend and approved 5-0 (Nicol).” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
The minutes add "(Charter)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend and approved 5-0 (Charter).” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend
The minutes add "(Charter)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend and approved 5- 0 (Charter).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend
The minutes write "4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant)". At this meeting the name in brackets after a Town Meeting article usually marks the member assigned to present it, so we cannot tell who voted against or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend and approved 4-0-1 (Snyder-Grant).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
The minutes add "(Arsenault)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend and approved 5-0 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend
The minutes add "(Arsenault)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend and approved 5-0 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend
The minutes add "(Snyder-Grant)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend and approved 5-0. (Snyder-Grant).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Take no action on article 20
Mr. Charter moved to take no action on article 20 seconded by Mr. Charter
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only. The minutes name Dean A. Charter as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to take no action on article 20 seconded by Mr. Charter and approved 4-1.” (Motion: Charter)
Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend
The minutes add "(Arsenault)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to recommend and approved 5-0 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Arsenault)
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
The minutes add "(Charter)" after the vote; at this meeting a name in brackets marks the member assigned to present the article at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend and approved 5-0 (Charter).” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
13. Approve Questionnaire to Send Out to Board and Committee Members Regarding
Approve (Approve Questionnaire to Send Out to Board and Committee Members Regarding)
Mr. Charter moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Charter moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Arsenault and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Charter, second: Arsenault)
14. Town Manager Annual Review
Approve consent items 15-19 and 23-27 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 15-19 and 23-27 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve consent items 15-19 and 23-27 inclusive and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Approve the charge with the edit suggested
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the charge with the edit suggested
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the charge with the edit suggested and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Martin)
Approve consent item 21 with changing from Board of Selectmen to Select Board member
Mr. MArtin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 21 with changing from Board of Selectmen to Select Board member
From the minutes
“Mr. MArtin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to approve consent item 21 with changing from Board of Selectmen to Select Board member and approved 5- 0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
0. Item 22
Accept disclosure of David Shoemaker on the Historical District Commission
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by MS. Arsenault to accept disclosure of David Shoemaker on the Historical District Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by MS. Arsenault to accept disclosure of David Shoemaker on the Historical District Commission and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Adjourn
Mr. MArtin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. MArtin moved, seconded by Mr. Snyder-Grant to adjourn and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Snyder-Grant)
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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