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June 15, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alissa Nicol, David D. Martin, Francesca Arsenault, Dean A. Charter, Pam Nourse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. Accept Deed to 46 Taylor Road and Authorize Town Manager to Sign
Note that at a duly called public meeting of the Select Board for the Town of Acton (the "Select Board") on June 15, 2026, the Select Board voted as follows with respect to the parcel of land in...
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to note that at a duly called public meeting of the Select Board for the Town of Acton (the "Select Board") on June 15, 2026, the Select Board voted as follows with respect to the parcel of land in Acton, Massachusetts known as and numbered 46 Taylor Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, containing 5.80 acres of land, more or less, and shown as "Lot B" on that certain Approval Not Required plan entitled "Plan of Land in Acton, MA" prepared by The Jillson Company Inc., dated December 5, 2001, and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1283 of 2001 (the "Property"): (a) To approve and accept the deed to the Property from Mary M. Donald to the Town of Acton, acting by and through its Select Board, substantially in the form presented to the Select Board at its June 15, 2026, meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel; and (b) To authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Select Board that are reasonably necessary, in the judgement of the Town Manager, to complete the Select Board's acquisition of the Property in accordance with that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement between Mary M. Donald and the Select Board dated May 13, 2026, including without limitation, executing and delivering closing documents, affidavits, closing forms, deed acceptances, and settlement statements
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to note that at a duly called public meeting of the Select Board for the Town of Acton (the "Select Board") on June 15, 2026, the Select Board voted as follows with respect to the parcel of land in Acton, Massachusetts known as and numbered 46 Taylor Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, containing 5.80 acres of land, more or less, and shown as "Lot B" on that certain Approval Not Required plan entitled "Plan of Land in Acton, MA" prepared by The Jillson Company Inc., dated December 5, 2001, and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1283 of 2001 (the "Property"): (a) To approve and accept the deed to the Property from Mary M. Donald to the Town of Acton, acting by and through its Select Board, substantially in the form presented to the Select Board at its June 15, 2026, meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation with Town Counsel; and (b) To authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Select Board that are reasonably necessary, in the judgement of the Town Manager, to complete the Select Board's acquisition of the Property in accordance with that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement between Mary M. Donald and the Select Board dated May 13, 2026, including without limitation, executing and delivering closing documents, affidavits, closing forms, deed acceptances, and settlement statements and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nourse)
(b) To authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Select
Approve 2026 short and long term goals with edits from the chair and numbering of goals
Mr. Martin moved, seconded Ms. Arsenault to approve 2026 short and long term goals with edits from the chair and numbering of goals
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded Ms. Arsenault to approve 2026 short and long term goals with edits from the chair and numbering of goals and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin)
6. Public Hearing(s) at (or after) the Time Advertised
Continue the public hearing to July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to continue the public hearing to July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to continue the public hearing to July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nourse)
7. Authorize an Amendment to the Purchase & Sales Agreement for 3 & 13 School
Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amended purchase and sales agreement for 3 and 13 School Street reflecting an extension of the closing date
Mr. Martin moved seconded by Mr. Charter to authorize the Town Manager to sign an amended purchase and sales agreement for 3 and 13 School Street reflecting an extension of the closing date
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved seconded by Mr. Charter to authorize the Town Manager to sign an amended purchase and sales agreement for 3 and 13 School Street reflecting an extension of the closing date and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
8. Approve FY2027 Sewer Rates
Approve the FY2027 sewer rates as presented
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the FY2027 sewer rates as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the FY2027 sewer rates as presented and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
9. Approve FY2027 Ambulance Rates
Approve FY 2027 ambulance rates as presented
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse moved to approve FY 2027 ambulance rates as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse moved to approve FY 2027 ambulance rates as presented and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Nourse)
11. Approve Decision for SPSP #12/22/2025-496 Primrose Franchising Company,
Approved the SPSP subject to the recommendations, modifications, conditions and waivers listed in the decision in the packet
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse the Board approved the SPSP subject to the recommendations, modifications, conditions and waivers listed in the decision in the packet. In addition move that we under bylaw section 6.7.6 we find that the proposed landscaping in sheet C10 is to be sufficient, under section 5.3 bylaw section 5.3.5 we find the extent in the proposed plan the Board finds that the floor to area ratio, net floor area and open space appropriate for the site use in the site in question; under bylaw section 6.7.1 we find that the single parking cell containing 46 spaces is reasonable and that separating the parking spaces into two cells would unduly limit the use of the site; and, under bylaw sections 6.7.9.1 we find that a parking proof plan is unnecessary, to our review, given that the applicant would not be able to meet the requirement of the parking proof plan without significantly scaling down the use of the site
Yes: Charter, Martin, NourseNo: Arsenault, Nicol
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse the Board approved the SPSP subject to the recommendations, modifications, conditions and waivers listed in the decision in the packet. In addition move that we under bylaw section 6.7.6 we find that the proposed landscaping in sheet C10 is to be sufficient, under section 5.3 bylaw section 5.3.5 we find the extent in the proposed plan the Board finds that the floor to area ratio, net floor area and open space appropriate for the site use in the site in question; under bylaw section 6.7.1 we find that the single parking cell containing 46 spaces is reasonable and that separating the parking spaces into two cells would unduly limit the use of the site; and, under bylaw sections 6.7.9.1 we find that a parking proof plan is unnecessary, to our review, given that the applicant would not be able to meet the requirement of the parking proof plan without significantly scaling down the use of the site and approved 3-2-0 (Nicol, Arsenault).” (Motion: Martin, second: Nourse)
14. Approve Temporary Installation of Boulder or Sign in Front of 526 Mass Ave
Approve the boulder
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the boulder
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to approve the boulder and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
16. Approve Reappointments to Boards and Committees as Listed on Memo Dated
Approve reappointments as edited
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve reappointments as edited
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Mr. Charter to approve reappointments as edited and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Charter)
Approve consent items 17-24 inclusive except item 22 second bullet
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms, Arsenault to approve consent items 17-24 inclusive except item 22 second bullet
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms, Arsenault to approve consent items 17-24 inclusive except item 22 second bullet and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
Approve consent item 22 second bullet as a full member
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent item 22 second bullet as a full member
From the minutes
“Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve consent item 22 second bullet as a full member and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Nicol, second: Martin)
Adjourn
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Arsenault to adjourn and approved 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Arsenault)
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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