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October 7, 2019
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, Daniel Dunn, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
National Chiropractic Health Month
Approve: National Chiropractic Health Month
Mr. Dunn moved approval of said Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of said Proclamation. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: September 23, 2019; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/13/19 @ Whit
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: September 23, 2019; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/13/19 @ Whittemore Robbins; Request: Special (One Day) All Alcohol License, 10/17/1
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)
Council on Aging
Approve: Council on Aging
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Human Rights Commission
Approve: Human Rights Commission
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: All Alcohol Package Store - BB Liquors
Table until the Select Board Meeting on October 28th
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table until the Select Board Meeting on October 28th.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table until the Select Board Meeting on October 28th. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Request to Sign Non-Binding Resolution in Support of 'An Act for Utility Transition to
Approve: Request to Sign Non-Binding Resolution in Support of 'An Act for Utility Transition to
Mr. Curro moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DeCourceyStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey reclused himself from the discussion because he does some work in his professional capacity for National Grid.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey abstained..” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Traffic Rules & Orders
Approve: Traffic Rules & Orders
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Request Crosswalk from Prospect Avenue
Referred Ms. Mastrogiovanni's request to the Town Manager for review and recommendation
The Board referred Ms. Mastrogiovanni's request to the Town Manager for review and recommendation.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board referred Ms. Mastrogiovanni's request to the Town Manager for review and recommendation. SO VOTED (5-0).”
NSTAR Petition for Approval of 2016-2018 Energy Efficiency Three-Year Term Report
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 9:35 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 9:35 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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