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September 9, 2019
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, Daniel Dunn, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Hurd stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 12, 2019; For Approval: HeatSmart Lawn Signs through 9/30/19; Request: Speci
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 12, 2019; For Approval: HeatSmart Lawn Signs through 9/30/19; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 9/20/19 @ Robbins Library Reading; Re
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Eversource Petitions
Approve: Eversource Petitions
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)
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)
Request: All Alcohol Package Store - BB Liquors
Table until the Board's next meeting on September 23, 2019
Mr. DeCourcey made a motion to table until the Board's next meeting on September 23, 2019. The Board requests the applicant submit architectural plans.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey made a motion to table until the Board's next meeting on September 23, 2019. The Board requests the applicant submit architectural plans. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Conservation Commission
Approve: Conservation Commission
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Conservation Commission, Associate Member
Approve: Conservation Commission, Associate Member
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee
Approve: Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Approve: LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License
Approve: Transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License
Mr. Curro moved approval.
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Dunn, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd recused himself due to his professional work with the current owner.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Presentation: Food Waste Diversion - Expansion of Pilot Program
Approval and thanked Ms. Milan and Mr. Rademacher for said presentation
Mr. Dunn moved approval and thanked Ms. Milan and Mr. Rademacher for said presentation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval and thanked Ms. Milan and Mr. Rademacher for said presentation. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Install nineteen (190 parking meters on both sides of Broadway between Franklin
Approve: Install nineteen (190 parking meters on both sides of Broadway between Franklin
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Approval: Recommendations to Address Pond Lane Safety Concerns
Approve: Recommendations to Address Pond Lane Safety Concerns
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Approval: Relocation of Bus Layover for 87 Bus
Approve: Relocation of Bus Layover for 87 Bus
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Presentation: Pathways Celebration, Art on the Bikepath, Sunday, September 15
Approve: Pathways Celebration, Art on the Bikepath, Sunday, September 15
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Vote: Support of the Town Manager's Open Letter to the Community
Endorse Mr. Chapdelaine's open letter to the Community
Mr. Dunn moved to endorse Mr. Chapdelaine's open letter to the Community. Mr. Curro spoke in length about the matter. Mr. Curro presented the Board with a recommended resolution as a proposed substitute motion. IT IS VOTED that the Arlington Select Board rejects writings of Lieutenant Richard Pedrini in The Sentinel that assault human dignity and contravene the policies and decisions of the Arlington Select Board, Arlington Police Department, Arlington Town Meeting, and other applicable municipal authorities; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board acknowledges the Town Manager's legal authority to make personnel decisions and fitness-for-duty determinations, in conjunction with responsible members of his management team and in conformance with applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements and governing statutes, policies, and regulations; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board supports efforts by the Town Manager and Arlington Police Department to communicate and engage with the public to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate, utilizing a variety of means, including, without limitation: written communications, third-party mediation, and outreach initiatives like the Citizens Police Academy; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington 'Select Board advocates for staff training in areas including bias identification and mitigation and de-escalation; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board urges maximal effor
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to endorse Mr. Chapdelaine's open letter to the Community. Mr. Curro spoke in length about the matter. Mr. Curro presented the Board with a recommended resolution as a proposed substitute motion. IT IS VOTED that the Arlington Select Board rejects writings of Lieutenant Richard Pedrini in The Sentinel that assault human dignity and contravene the policies and decisions of the Arlington Select Board, Arlington Police Department, Arlington Town Meeting, and other applicable municipal authorities; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board acknowledges the Town Manager's legal authority to make personnel decisions and fitness-for-duty determinations, in conjunction with responsible members of his management team and in conformance with applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements and governing statutes, policies, and regulations; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board supports efforts by the Town Manager and Arlington Police Department to communicate and engage with the public to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate, utilizing a variety of means, including, without limitation: written communications, third-party mediation, and outreach initiatives like the Citizens Police Academy; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington 'Select Board advocates for staff training in areas including bias identification and mitigation and de-escalation; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board urges maximal effort to extend communication and engagement initiatives to all protected classes enumerated in Title II, Article 9, Section 2.C. of the Town Bylaws and that training initiatives likewise address the discrete needs of said classes; and IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board encourages all residents to avail themselves of engagement opportunities with the Arlington Police Department and other Town authorities and to assist in making these known and available to marginalized populations. The following people appeared before the Board regarding Lieutenant Pedrini's employment status: Jordan Weinstein, 23 Lennon Road , Lynette Martin, 18 Eustis Street, Shaileen Pokress, 51 Crosby Street, Robin Bergman, 320 Park Avenue, Erik Pohl, 285 Massachusetts Avenue, Mona Mandal, 14 Water Street, Forrest Snyder, 15 Allen Street, Ellie Gerzon, 224 Massachusetts Avenue, John Sanbonmatsu, 100 Varnum Street. Clarissa Rodrigues, 287 Massachusetts Avenue, Elizabeth Dray, 130 Jason Street, Mary Fusoni, 94 Grandview Road, Kate Tranquada, 108 Park Avenue Extension, Kevin Heaton, 252 Massachusetts Avenue, Michael Jacoby-Brown, 10 Brattle Terrace, Ella Williams, 160 Mount Vernon Street, June Rutkowski, 128 Alpine Terrace, Rajeev Soneja, 13 Mary Street The above named residents spoke against Mr. Chapdelaine's decision to not terminate Lt. Pedrini. Mr. Hurd stated that this personnel issue is not within the charge of the Select Board. There is a separation of powers the Town Manager is charged with handling personnel issues, hiring, firing, disciplinary issues. It is not within the Select Board's purview to tell the Town Manager how he should handle this specific matter. Mr. DeCourcey at this time feels that he cannot endorse the Town Managers letter at this point as he feels that the process is still incomplete. However, he feels that he can support Mr. Curro's substitution resolution with the change of the word affirm to acknowledge. Mr. Dunn withdrew his motion to endorse the Town Managers open letter to the community. Mr. Dunn amended Mr. Curro's resolution by adding the following: IT IS FURTHER VOTED that the Arlington Select Board fully supports the Town Manager's actions and good faith efforts to steer the Town through the difficult issues of race and equality. On a motion made by Mr. Curro amended by Mr. DeCourcey and Mr. Dunn. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
The Good Neighbor Agreement Bylaw
Receipt of Correspondence Received
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of Correspondence Received.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of Correspondence Received. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 11:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 11:15 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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