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Acton Vice Chair
David D. Martin
At-large · 8 terms in this record
David Martin
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Martin as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 11 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (11)
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Jun 15Approved the SPSP subject to the recommendations, modifications, conditions…Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse the Board approved the…Passed 3–2 · Martin: Yes
June 15, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 1Approve consent item 13Motion: Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to approve consent item…Passed 4–0 · Martin: Abstained
June 1, 2026: Approve consent item 13
Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to approve consent item 13
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Arsenault, Charter, Nicol, NourseAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“Ms. Arsenault moved, seconded by Ms. Nourse to approve consent item 13 and approved 4- 0-1 (Martin).” (Motion: Arsenault, second: Nourse)
Votes with no disagreement (52)
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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