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February 24, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, Daniel Dunn, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
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Mr. Curro moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Minutes of Meetings: February 10, 2020
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: February 10, 2020
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Dunn
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Dunn abstained..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Consent Agenda: Reappointments:; Request: Common Victualler License DBA Name Change; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & W
Approve: Consent Agenda: Reappointments:; Request: Common Victualler License DBA Name Change; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 3/14/20 @ Robbins Memorial; Appointment of New Election Wo
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Commission for Arts and Culture
Approve: Commission for Arts and Culture
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
For Approval: Removal of One Yellowwood Tree and Two Norway Maple Trees
Approval of the three trees to be removed
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the three trees to be removed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the three trees to be removed. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
For Approval: Solicitation of Additional Host Community Agreement, Timeline, &
Approval of the two dates Friday, May 15th and Monday, June 22nd as well as HCA process revised by the Board
Mr. Curro moved approval of the two dates Friday, May 15th and Monday, June 22nd as well as HCA process revised by the Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval of the two dates Friday, May 15th and Monday, June 22nd as well as HCA process revised by the Board. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 66 Vote/Community Preservation Plan
Favorable action: Article 66 Vote/Community Preservation Plan
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Canine Control Fees and Fines
Favorable action: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Canine Control Fees and Fines
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Display of Notice Fines
Favorable action: Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Display of Notice Fines
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 11 Bylaw Amendment/Street Performance Definitions
Favorable action with the recommendation that street performers be changed to outdoor performances
Mr. Curro moved favorable action with the recommendation that street performers be changed to outdoor performances.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action with the recommendation that street performers be changed to outdoor performances. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Stormwater Management
Favorable action: Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Stormwater Management
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 15 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on Residential Development
No action: Article 15 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on Residential Development
Mr. Dunn moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved no action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 18 Vote/Bylaw Amendment/Envision Arlington Updated Language
Favorable action: Article 18 Vote/Bylaw Amendment/Envision Arlington Updated Language
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 22 Home Rule Legislation/Justin Brown
Favorable action with a sunset date to be included
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action with a sunset date to be included.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action with a sunset date to be included. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Minuteman Bikeway Hours
Approve with the condition to amend the existing votes to reflect a 5- 0 vote
Mr. Dunn moved to approve with the condition to amend the existing votes to reflect a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to approve with the condition to amend the existing votes to reflect a 5- 0 vote. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Response to Crosswalk Request - Wachusett and Oakland
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Mr. Curro moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Adjourn
Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 10:35p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adjourn at 10:35p.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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