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March 25, 2019
24 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel Dunn, Diane Mahon, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Clarissa Rowe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 23, 2019; March 11, 2019; Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana-Farber
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 23, 2019; March 11, 2019; Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Legal Ad Only - Change of Stock Interest - Al
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)
Request: One Space, Handicap and Overnight Parking @ 1277 Massachusetts Avenue
Approve: One Space, Handicap and Overnight Parking @ 1277 Massachusetts Avenue
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion & Vote: Grant Application to Eversource for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Approve: Grant Application to Eversource for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Ms. Rowe moved approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Discussion & Vote: Visibility Improvements for Safety at Crosswalk Near Trader Joe's and
Approve: Visibility Improvements for Safety at Crosswalk Near Trader Joe's and
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion & Vote: Support for Electric Bicycle Legislation
Approve: Support for Electric Bicycle Legislation
Ms. Rowe moved approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Discussion & Vote: Letter of Support for Safe Routes to Schools Grant
Approve: Letter of Support for Safe Routes to Schools Grant
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Review and Approval: Host Community Agreement Process and Criteria
Approve: Host Community Agreement Process and Criteria
Ms. Rowe moved approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Discussion & Vote: Registering as Entity to Vote for International Energy Conservation Code
Approve: Registering as Entity to Vote for International Energy Conservation Code
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Extenuating circumstances (temporary and permanent)
Commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents
The Select Board commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs
Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively...
Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively reforms the Zoning Bylaw's sign regulation.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively reforms the Zoning Bylaw's sign regulation. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit
Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the...
Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints
Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in...
Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in order to obtain permission from the Town to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the entirety of the "Robbins Art Print Collection".
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in order to obtain permission from the Town to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the entirety of the "Robbins Art Print Collection". SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs
Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article
Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief
Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article
Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 46 Acceptance of Legislation/Establishment of a Commission on Disabilities Fund
No action: Article 46 Acceptance of Legislation/Establishment of a Commission on Disabilities Fund
Ms. Rowe moved no action.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved no action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the Housing...
Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended.
The minutes say the Town Manager also voted on this item, so the count (6-0) includes the Town Manager. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended. SO VOTED (6-0).”
Article 52 Revolving Funds
Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented
Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Article 30 Bylaw Amendment/Waterline Replacement
Table Article 30 (Article 30 Bylaw Amendment/Waterline Replacement)
Mr. Hurd made a motion to table Article 30.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd made a motion to table Article 30. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 78 Resolution/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Approve: Article 78 Resolution/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Ms. Rowe moved approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rowe moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Rowe)
Town of Arlington Comments re Better Bus Project Proposals
Receipt of Mr. Chapdelaine's letter
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of Mr. Chapdelaine's letter.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of Mr. Chapdelaine's letter. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request for Traffic Calming on Herbert Road at the Entrance to Magnolia Park
Refer to TAC for review and recommendations
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to TAC for review and recommendations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to TAC for review and recommendations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request Changes to Parking and Traffic Direction on Bartlett Avenue
Refer to TAC for review and recommendation
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to TAC for review and recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to TAC for review and recommendation. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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 10:35 P.M.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:35 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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