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October 22, 2018
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel Dunn, Diane Mahon, Kevin Greeley, Joseph Curro, John Hurd
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 13, 2018; Emergency Addendum August 13, 2018; October; Request: Permit for V
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 13, 2018; Emergency Addendum August 13, 2018; October; Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Sunday, November 11th; For Approval: Arlington Pub
Mr. Greeley moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
7:15 p.m. Janet Road
Approval subject to all conditions as set forth under the Town Bylaws, "Repairs to Private Ways"
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth under the Town Bylaws, "Repairs to Private Ways".
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth under the Town Bylaws, "Repairs to Private Ways". SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Introduction: Newly Appointed Clean Energy Future Committee Member
Approval of Mr. Levy's appointment at the Board meeting on October 10th
Mr. Curro moved approval of Mr. Levy's appointment at the Board meeting on October 10th. The Board asked that Mr. Levy appear at a future Select Board meeting to introduce himself to the Board members.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval of Mr. Levy's appointment at the Board meeting on October 10th. The Board asked that Mr. Levy appear at a future Select Board meeting to introduce himself to the Board members. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Introduction: Newly Appointed Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Relief Fund Committee
Approve: Introduction: Newly Appointed Elderly and Disabled Tax Aid Relief Fund Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission on Arts and Culture (formerly Arlington
Approve: Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission on Arts and Culture (formerly Arlington
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Commission for Arts and Culture (terms to expire 6/30/2021)
Approve: Commission for Arts and Culture (terms to expire 6/30/2021)
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Public Entertainment License
Approve: Public Entertainment License
Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Common Victualler and All Alcohol License
Approve: Common Victualler and All Alcohol License
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Greeley moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Donation Acceptance for Spy Pond Park
Present a Proclamation to the Board of Directors of the Judy Record Conservation Fund and Friends of Spy Pond Park
Mr. Greeley moved to present a Proclamation to the Board of Directors of the Judy Record Conservation Fund and Friends of Spy Pond Park. The Board also asked that they be invited to attend the presentation of the Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved to present a Proclamation to the Board of Directors of the Judy Record Conservation Fund and Friends of Spy Pond Park. The Board also asked that they be invited to attend the presentation of the Proclamation. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Discussion: Ballot Question 3: Referendum on an Existing Law
Support Ballot Question 3
Mrs. Mahon moved to support Ballot Question 3.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to support Ballot Question 3. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 3 Acceptance/Local Option: Recreational Marijuana Excise Tax
Favorable action: Article 3 Acceptance/Local Option: Recreational Marijuana Excise Tax
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 4 Bylaw Amendment/LGBTQ + Rainbow Commission Membership
Favorable action: Article 4 Bylaw Amendment/LGBTQ + Rainbow Commission Membership
Mr. Greeley moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Article 5 Bylaw Amendment/Certain Personnel
Favorable action: Article 5 Bylaw Amendment/Certain Personnel
Mr. Greeley moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Article 6 Endorsement/The John J. Bilafer Arlington Citizens' Scholarship Fund - Dollars for Scholars
Favorable action: Article 6 Endorsement/The John J. Bilafer Arlington Citizens' Scholarship Fund - Dollars for Scholars
Mr. Greeley moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Greeley)
Request for Traffic Calming on Thorndike Street at Entrance to Magnolia Park
Have Mr. Palmteer's letter sent to TAC
Mr. Greeley moved to have Mr. Palmteer's letter sent to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Greeley moved to have Mr. Palmteer's letter sent to TAC. 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 8:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:50 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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