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February 25, 2019
21 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
Discussion: Pediatric Pan Mass Challenge
Approve: Pediatric Pan Mass Challenge
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Community Preservation Committee Presentation
Receive: Community Preservation Committee Presentation
Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved receipt of said report. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 11, 2019; Patriots' Day Committee Events, April 14, 2019; For Approval: Ch
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 11, 2019; Patriots' Day Committee Events, April 14, 2019; For Approval: Change of Manager - All Alcohol License; For Approval: Change of Stock In
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
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion & Approval: MBTA Bus Stop Signage Installation and Replacement Initiative
Approval. ` (MBTA Bus Stop Signage Installation and Replacement Initiative)
Mr. Curro moved approval. `
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. ` SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Approval: Bus Rapid Transit Pilot Results and Recommendation For Permanent
Approve: Bus Rapid Transit Pilot Results and Recommendation For Permanent
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion & Approval: RFP for 2019 Beer Garden
Approve: RFP for 2019 Beer Garden
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Special Town Meeting, April 29, 2019
Approve: Special Town Meeting, April 29, 2019
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approve: Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion: Future Select Board Meetings, April 2019
Approve: Future Select Board Meetings, April 2019
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 31 Bylaw Amendment/Rename Community Preservation Committee
Favorable action: Article 31 Bylaw Amendment/Rename Community Preservation Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 32 Bylaw Amendment/Tree Protection and Preservation
Favorable action: Article 32 Bylaw Amendment/Tree Protection and Preservation
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 33 Bylaw Amendment/Notice of Demolition
Favorable action: Article 33 Bylaw Amendment/Notice of Demolition
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 36 Vote/Election Modernization Study Group
Favorable action: Article 36 Vote/Election Modernization Study Group
Ms. Rowe moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 37 Vote/Remove Police Chief From Civil Service
Favorable action: Article 37 Vote/Remove Police Chief From Civil Service
Ms. Rowe moved favorable action.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, RoweNo: Hurd, Mahon
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved favorable action. SO VOTED (3-2) Ms. Mahon and Mr. Hurd voted in the negative..” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 42 Home Rule Legislation/Town Treasurer
Favorable action: Article 42 Home Rule Legislation/Town Treasurer
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 46 Acceptance of Legislation/Establishment of a Commission on Disabilities
Table: Article 46 Acceptance of Legislation/Establishment of a Commission on Disabilities
Ms. Rowe moved to table.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved to table. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 47 Acceptance of Legislation/PEG Access Fund
Favorable action: Article 47 Acceptance of Legislation/PEG Access Fund
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 50 Local Option/Short Term Rental Impact Fees
Approve Articles 28, 29, 44, and 45
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve Articles 28, 29, 44, and 45.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve Articles 28, 29, 44, and 45. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Concerns Regarding AHS Building Project
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 9:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:50 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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