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February 10, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: Daniel Dunn
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Sale of $200,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water
Approve: Approval of Sale of $200,000 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Arlington Jazz Festival Banners
Approve: Arlington Jazz Festival Banners
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 27, 2020; Patriots' Day Committee Events, April 19, 2020; Reappointments; R
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 27, 2020; Patriots' Day Committee Events, April 19, 2020; Reappointments; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 3/7/20 @ Robbins Memoria
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Eversource Petition/Massachusetts Avenue
Approve: Eversource Petition/Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
National Grid Petition/Browning Road
Approve: National Grid Petition/Browning Road
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this discussion as he does work for National Grid.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Articles for Review
Favorable action with the amendment that structures be replaced with the word buildings in both instances
Mr. Curro moved favorable action with the amendment that structures be replaced with the word buildings in both instances.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action with the amendment that structures be replaced with the word buildings in both instances. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Change the relevant bylaw such that the jurisdiction over the hours of the Minuteman bikeway are given to the Town Manager
Mr. Curro moved to change the relevant bylaw such that the jurisdiction over the hours of the Minuteman bikeway are given to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to change the relevant bylaw such that the jurisdiction over the hours of the Minuteman bikeway are given to the Town Manager. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Express its support for the proposition of compensating School Committee Members under the provisions of MGL Chapter 71 Section 52 subject to annual appropriation as jointly determined by the...
Mr. Curro moved that the Select Board express its support for the proposition of compensating School Committee Members under the provisions of MGL Chapter 71 Section 52 subject to annual appropriation as jointly determined by the Finance Committee and the School Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved that the Select Board express its support for the proposition of compensating School Committee Members under the provisions of MGL Chapter 71 Section 52 subject to annual appropriation as jointly determined by the Finance Committee and the School Committee. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Adjourn
Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 8:18p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 8:18p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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