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April 8, 2019
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Daniel Dunn, Diane Mahon, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and a Vice Chair
Nominate Mrs. Mahon (Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and a Vice Chair)
Mr. Hurd nominated Mrs. Mahon seconded by Mr. Curro.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd nominated Mrs. Mahon seconded by Mr. Curro. A roll call vote was taken and Mrs. Mahon was elected Chair. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd, second: Mahon)
Nominate Mr. Dunn (Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and a Vice Chair)
Mr. Curro nominated Mr. Dunn seconded by Mrs. Mahon.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro nominated Mr. Dunn seconded by Mrs. Mahon. A roll call was taken and Mr. Dunn was elected Vice Chair. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro, second: Dunn)
Presentation: Arlington High School Building Committee
Approval to support the building of Arlington High School
Mr. Dunn moved approval to support the building of Arlington High School.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval to support the building of Arlington High School. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Consent Agenda: Reappointment: LGBTQIA + Rainbow Commission; Request: Special (One Day) All Alcohol License, 5/4/19 @ th
Approve: Consent Agenda: Reappointment: LGBTQIA + Rainbow Commission; Request: Special (One Day) All Alcohol License, 5/4/19 @ the Robbins Library Reading; Request: Special (One Day) All Alcohol Licen
Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler 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)
The Department of Public Works should install playground warning signs on both approaches to the park entrance
Approve: The Department of Public Works should install playground warning signs on both approaches to the park entrance
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture Annual Report 2018
Receive: Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture Annual Report 2018
Mr. Curro moved receipt of said report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt of said report. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Chairful Where You Sit at Uncle Sam Plaza, June 8
Approve: Chairful Where You Sit at Uncle Sam Plaza, June 8
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Vote: Approval of Town Manager's Evaluation
Approval of said performance evaluation
Mr. Dunn moved approval of said performance evaluation.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonThe third number in the count (4-0-1) is Stephen DeCourcey, who did not vote. The minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board.”, so Stephen DeCourcey is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of said performance evaluation. SO VOTED (4-0-1)* *Mr. DeCourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board..” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 78 Resolution/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Approve: Article 78 Resolution/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mr. Curro moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonThe third number in the count (4-0-1) is Stephen DeCourcey, who did not vote. The minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board.”, so Stephen DeCourcey is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0-1)* *Mr. DeCourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board..” (Motion: Curro)
Article 79 Resolution/Overnight Parking Exemption Program for Medical and Financial
Approval except for Article 30 - Bylaw Amendment Waterline Replacement
Mr. Dunn moved approval except for Article 30 - Bylaw Amendment Waterline Replacement.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonThe third number in the count (4-0-1) is Stephen DeCourcey, who did not vote. The minutes say: “Mr. Decourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board.”, so Stephen DeCourcey is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval except for Article 30 - Bylaw Amendment Waterline Replacement. SO VOTED (4-0-1)* *Mr. Decourcey did not vote since he was not a member of the Select Board..” (Motion: Dunn)
Request for a Cross Walk on Grove Street
Receipt of "Correspondence Received"
Mr. Curro moved receipt of "Correspondence Received"
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt of "Correspondence Received" SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Adjourn
Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
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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