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Jim Snyder-Grant
At-large · 6 terms in this record
James Snyder-Grant
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Snyder-Grant 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.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 29 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Feb 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 23, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (31)
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jan 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 23, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Dec 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Oct 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2025 · Regular: Present (Jim Snyder-Grant arrived after the meeting began (at 6:28).)
- Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 27Issue a waiver from Chapter X. section 3.4.6.4Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol that the Board issue…Passed 4–0 · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 27, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 27Find following their findings based on this hearing that…Motion: Mr. Martin moved seconded by Ms. Arsenault that the Board find…Passed 4–1 · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 27, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 27Approve the site plan special permit at 465,469 and…Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the site…Passed 4–1 · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 27, 2026: 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.…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 6Approve the request for a KENO monitor at the…Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to approve the request…Passed 4–0 · Snyder-Grant: Abstained
April 6, 2026: 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
Voted: Abstained
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)
Apr 6Recommend with amendment to the Transportation Advisory Committee reportMotion: Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend with amendment…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 6, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 6Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting…Motion: Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommendPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 6, 2026: Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 6Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting…Motion: Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommendPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 6, 2026: Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Ms. Nicol moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 6Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting…Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommendPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 6, 2026: Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommend
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 6Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting…Motion: Mr. Martin moved, seconded by Ms. Nicol to recommendPassed 4–0 · Snyder-Grant: Not recorded
April 6, 2026: Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
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)
Apr 6Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting…Motion: Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommendPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Snyder-Grant: Yes
April 6, 2026: Recommend (Assign, Review and Take Positions on Town Meeting Articles)
Mr. Snyder-Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Martin to recommend
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (126)
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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