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February 11, 2019
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Daniel Dunn, Diane Mahon, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Clarissa Rowe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Meetings: January 7, 2019 (tabled from 1/23/19 meeting); January 28, 2019
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: January 7, 2019 (tabled from 1/23/19 meeting); January 28, 2019
Ms. Rowe moved approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sub-Committee
Approve: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sub-Committee
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0) *.” (Motion: Curro)
Board of Library Trustees
Approve: Board of Library Trustees
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
7:15 p.m. CDBG - Performance Update for Program Year 2018-2019
Receive: 7:15 p.m. CDBG - Performance Update for Program Year 2018-2019
Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
7:15 p.m. CDBG - Requests for FY2019-2020 Funding
Receive: 7:15 p.m. CDBG - Requests for FY2019-2020 Funding
Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
For Approval: 'Arlington Porchfest Headquarters' on Jefferson Cutter House Lawn, June 8, 2019,
Approve: 'Arlington Porchfest Headquarters' on Jefferson Cutter House Lawn, June 8, 2019,
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: Removal of Arlington Natural Gas Moratorium
Lift the moratorium once the workers meet the conditions of being trained and certified to return to work
Mr. Curro moved to lift the moratorium once the workers meet the conditions of being trained and certified to return to work.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to lift the moratorium once the workers meet the conditions of being trained and certified to return to work. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Vote: RFP for 2019 Beer Garden
Table until the Board meeting on February 25th
Mrs. Mahon moved to table until the Board meeting on February 25th.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table until the Board meeting on February 25th. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Establishment of Gift Account for Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
Approve: Establishment of Gift Account for Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 28 Bylaw Amendment/Recycling Committee
Favorable action: Article 28 Bylaw Amendment/Recycling Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 29 Bylaw Amendment/Regulation of Polystyrene Food Containers
Favorable action: Article 29 Bylaw Amendment/Regulation of Polystyrene Food Containers
Ms. Rowe moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 33 Bylaw Amendment/Notice of Demolition
Table to a future meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to table to a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table to a future meeting. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 34 Bylaw Amendment/Regulation of Outdoor Lighting - Dark Skies Bylaw
Favorable action: Article 34 Bylaw Amendment/Regulation of Outdoor Lighting - Dark Skies Bylaw
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Cost
Table for discussions with Library Board of Trustees
Ms. Rowe moved to table for discussions with Library Board of Trustees.
Yes: Curro, Hurd, Mahon, RoweNo: Dunn
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved to table for discussions with Library Board of Trustees. SO VOTED (4-1) Mr. Dunn voted in the negative..” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 44 Home Rule Legislation/CPA Surcharge Exemption for Senior Homeowners
No action: Article 44 Home Rule Legislation/CPA Surcharge Exemption for Senior Homeowners
Mrs. Mahon moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved no action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 50 Local Option/Short Term Rental Impact Fees
Favorable action: Article 50 Local Option/Short Term Rental Impact Fees
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 80 Resolution/Overnight Parking Exemption Program for Medical and Financial
Favorable action: Article 80 Resolution/Overnight Parking Exemption Program for Medical and Financial
Ms. Rowe moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
March for Meals Campaign with Meals on Wheels
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 10:53 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:53 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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