MassVoter.com← Acton Select BoardActon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2026
11 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. Public Hearing(s) at (or after) the Time Advertised
Continue the hearing to May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to continue the hearing to May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to continue the hearing to May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Room 204 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Close the hearing
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to close the hearing and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Snyder-Grant, second: Nicol)
Issue a waiver from Chapter X. section 3.4.6.4
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol that the Board issue a waiver from Chapter X. section 3.4.6.4
Yes: Charter, Martin, Nicol, Snyder-GrantAbstained: Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol that the Board issue a waiver from Chapter X. section 3.4.6.4 and approved 4-0-1 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Find following their findings based on this hearing that this plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Community Plan, second, that it protects the neighborhood and the town against seriously...
Mr. Martin moved seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Board find following their findings based on this hearing that this plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Community Plan, second, that it protects the neighborhood and the town against seriously detrimental or offensive uses on the site or against adverse effects on the natural environment. Third, that it provides for convenient and safe vehicular and pedestrian movement and that the location of the driveway openings are convenient and safe in relocation to vehicle and pedestrian traffic circulation, including emergency vehicles on the adjoining site. Four, that it provides an adequate arrangement of parking and loading spaces in relation to the proposed uses on the premises. Five, provides and adequate method of disposal of refuge or other wastes resulting from the uses permitted on the site. Sixth, it will not derogate from the intent of this bylaw to limit the adverse effects of the use and the development of the land on the surface and the groundwater resources of the Town of Acton and if a proposed use has obtained a special permit from the Planning Board under section 4.3 of this bylaw the requirement of this section shall be deemed to have been met. Seven, complies with all applicable requirements of this bylaw
Yes: Charter, Martin, Nicol, Snyder-GrantNo: Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Board find following their findings based on this hearing that this plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Community Plan, second, that it protects the neighborhood and the town against seriously detrimental or offensive uses on the site or against adverse effects on the natural environment. Third, that it provides for convenient and safe vehicular and pedestrian movement and that the location of the driveway openings are convenient and safe in relocation to vehicle and pedestrian traffic circulation, including emergency vehicles on the adjoining site. Four, that it provides an adequate arrangement of parking and loading spaces in relation to the proposed uses on the premises. Five, provides and adequate method of disposal of refuge or other wastes resulting from the uses permitted on the site. Sixth, it will not derogate from the intent of this bylaw to limit the adverse effects of the use and the development of the land on the surface and the groundwater resources of the Town of Acton and if a proposed use has obtained a special permit from the Planning Board under section 4.3 of this bylaw the requirement of this section shall be deemed to have been met. Seven, complies with all applicable requirements of this bylaw and approved 4-1 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Approve the site plan special permit at 465,469 and 471 Great Road with all the findings and conditions in the draft decision document in our packet, and amended by Mr. Martin to include the two...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the site plan special permit at 465,469 and 471 Great Road with all the findings and conditions in the draft decision document in our packet, and amended by Mr. Martin to include the two changes to remove the phrase or clause "however much is practicable from the landscaping condition and reduce the hours to 7 AM to 10 PM
Yes: Charter, Martin, Nicol, Snyder-GrantNo: Arsenault
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the site plan special permit at 465,469 and 471 Great Road with all the findings and conditions in the draft decision document in our packet, and amended by Mr. Martin to include the two changes to remove the phrase or clause "however much is practicable from the landscaping condition and reduce the hours to 7 AM to 10 PM and approved 4-1 (Arsenault).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
Continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to continue the hearing to May 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
5. Approve Resolution of Governing Body for Lease Agreement of New Ambulance
Adopt the following resolution: Whereas, the governing body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Lease- Purchase...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol that the Select Board adopt the following resolution: Whereas, the governing body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Lease- Purchase agreement by and between the lessee and Leasing 2, Inc; and has further determined that the equipment will be used solely for essential government functions and not for private business use. WHEREAS, Lessee has taken the necessary steps, including, without limitation to compliance with legal bidding requirements, under applicable by law to arrange for the acquisition of such equipment. BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of lessee that the terms of said Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement are in the best interest of Lessee for the acquisition of such equipment, and the governing body of Lessee designates and confirms the following person to execute and deliver, the Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement and any related documents necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol that the Select Board adopt the following resolution: Whereas, the governing body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Lease- Purchase agreement by and between the lessee and Leasing 2, Inc; and has further determined that the equipment will be used solely for essential government functions and not for private business use. WHEREAS, Lessee has taken the necessary steps, including, without limitation to compliance with legal bidding requirements, under applicable by law to arrange for the acquisition of such equipment. BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of lessee that the terms of said Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement are in the best interest of Lessee for the acquisition of such equipment, and the governing body of Lessee designates and confirms the following person to execute and deliver, the Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement and any related documents necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Lease-Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nicol)
6. Approve Amended Intermunicipal Agreement for Shared Plumbing and Gas
Approve the amended Intermunicipal Agreement for shared Plumbing and Gas Inspector with the Town of Carlisle
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the amended Intermunicipal Agreement for shared Plumbing and Gas Inspector with the Town of Carlisle
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the amended Intermunicipal Agreement for shared Plumbing and Gas Inspector with the Town of Carlisle and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
8. Approve Amended Acton Westford Intermunicipal Agreement for PrideFest 2026
Approve the amended Acton Westford intermunicipal agreement for PrideFest 2026
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the amended Acton Westford intermunicipal agreement for PrideFest 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the amended Acton Westford intermunicipal agreement for PrideFest 2026 and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
9. Discuss May 4 and May 5, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Approve consent items 10- 16 inclusive
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 10- 16 inclusive
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve consent items 10- 16 inclusive and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
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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