MassVoter.com← Arlington Select BoardArlington Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2018
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Daniel Dunn, Diane Mahon, Joseph Curro, John Hurd
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Hurd stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Meetings: November 14, 2018
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: November 14, 2018
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum (term to expire 12/31/2021)
Approve: Cyrus Dallin Art Museum (term to expire 12/31/2021)
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Curro moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd recused himself from voting due to conflict of interest.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (3-0) Mr. Hurd recused himself from voting due to conflict of interest..” (Motion: Curro)
Request: Menotomy Grill & Tavern Late Night Event, 12/31/2018 - 1/1/2019
Approve: Menotomy Grill & Tavern Late Night Event, 12/31/2018 - 1/1/2019
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request: Tango Restaurant Late Night Event, 12/31/2018 - 1/1/2019
Approve: Tango Restaurant Late Night Event, 12/31/2018 - 1/1/2019
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: License Renewals
Approve: License Renewals
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Convene in Executive Session to discuss matters related to contract negotiations for non-union personnel pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C39
Mrs. Mahon moved to convene in Executive Session to discuss matters related to contract negotiations for non-union personnel pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C39.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to convene in Executive Session to discuss matters related to contract negotiations for non-union personnel pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C39. Mrs. Krepelka took the roll call on the motion: Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and go back into Public Session to make the announcement that the Minutes may be released
Mr. Curro moved to adjourn Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and go back into Public Session to make the announcement that the Minutes may be released.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and go back into Public Session to make the announcement that the Minutes may be released. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Release Executive Session Minutes
Mrs. Mahon moved to release Executive Session Minutes.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to release Executive Session Minutes. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 6:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 6:36 p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Appointment of Interim Select Board Member
Close nominations and appoint Clarissa Rowe interim Select Board member (term to April 6, 2019)
Mrs. Mahon nominated former Select Board Member Clarissa Rowe which was seconded by Mr. Curro. Mrs. Mahon asked for any other nominations and hearing none from other members, Town Moderator John Leone moved to close nominations. After a roll call vote, the vote was 5-0.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonThe Select Board and the Town Moderator vote together to fill a Select Board vacancy. The minutes say "After a roll call vote, the vote was 5-0": the four Select Board members present and Town Moderator John Leone, so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon nominated former Select Board Member Clarissa Rowe which was seconded by Mr. Curro. Mrs. Mahon asked for any other nominations and hearing none from other members, Town Moderator John Leone moved to close nominations. After a roll call vote, the vote was 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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