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January 8, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Curro, Kevin Greeley, Diane Mahon, Daniel Dunn, Clarissa Rowe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Norway Maple Tree Removal @ 8 Higgins Street
Approval to remove said tree
Mrs. Mahon moved approval to remove said tree.
Yes: Curro, Greeley, Mahon, RoweAbstained: Dunn
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval to remove said tree. SO VOTED (4-0-1) Mr. Dunn abstained from voting due to his late arrival..” (Motion: Mahon)
Minutes of Meetings: December 18, 2017
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: December 18, 2017
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Greeley, MahonThe minutes say: “Ms. Rowe was not on the Board at said meeting.”, so Clarissa Rowe is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0)* *Ms. Rowe was not on the Board at said meeting..” (Motion: Mahon)
Board of Library Trustees
Approve: Board of Library Trustees
Mr. Greeley moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Presentation: Community Food Scrap Drop Off Pilot Program
Receipt of report and approval of the three sites
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of report and approval of the three sites.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of report and approval of the three sites. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request for Approval - Letter of Non-Opposition for Medical Marijuana Dispensary at
Table the decision of whether to grant a letter of non-opposition and stated he supported Arlington on medical and recreational marijuana sales, but thought more input from other departments would...
Mr. Dunn moved to table the decision of whether to grant a letter of non-opposition and stated he supported Arlington on medical and recreational marijuana sales, but thought more input from other departments would help the Board come to an agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to table the decision of whether to grant a letter of non-opposition and stated he supported Arlington on medical and recreational marijuana sales, but thought more input from other departments would help the Board come to an agreement. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Discussion & Approval: Autonomous Vehicle Testing Memorandum of Understanding
Approve: Autonomous Vehicle Testing Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
For Approval: Board Designee Committee Appointments to Replace Steven Byrne
Endorse: Board Designee Committee Appointments to Replace Steven Byrne
Mr. Dunn moved endorsement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved endorsement. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 3: Bylaw Amendment/Residential Construction, Open Excavation, and Demolition
Approve: Article 3: Bylaw Amendment/Residential Construction, Open Excavation, and Demolition
Mr. Greeley moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Article 4: Bylaw Amendment/Parking Benefits District Expenditures
Approve: Article 4: Bylaw Amendment/Parking Benefits District Expenditures
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 7: Grant of Use Restriction and Access Easement/51 Grove Street
Remove said Article from Warrant because it is not longer necessary
Mrs. Mahon moved to remove said Article from Warrant because it is not longer necessary.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to remove said Article from Warrant because it is not longer necessary. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Refer Ms, Gorham's letter to the Town Manager for review
Mr. Greeley moved to refer Ms, Gorham's letter to the Town Manager for review.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved to refer Ms, Gorham's letter to the Town Manager for review. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Receipt of "Correspondence Received"
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of "Correspondence Received".
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of "Correspondence Received". SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
From the Arlington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s PrimeGov meeting portal (linked from the town’s Agendas and Minutes page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Arlington Community Media (ACMi) candidate profile and news videos (John Hurd, 2018; Stephen DeCourcey, 2019); Arlington Patch candidate profile (Eric Helmuth, 2021, courtesy of the candidate); YourArlington (Joseph Solomon, June 2026, photo by Marjorie Howard; Diane Mahon, March 2026 candidate profile, photo submitted by the candidate).
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