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April 13, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and Vice Chair
For the Town Counsel to serve as chair pro tem in the absence of the Board Administrator
Mr. Curro made a motion for the Town Counsel to serve as chair pro tem in the absence of the Board Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro made a motion for the Town Counsel to serve as chair pro tem in the absence of the Board Administrator and a roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Heim.” (Motion: Curro)
Suspend the Select Board Policies for the purpose of deferring our organizational meeting until the first meeting following the Annual Town Election
Mr. Curro moved to suspend the Select Board Policies for the purpose of deferring our organizational meeting until the first meeting following the Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to suspend the Select Board Policies for the purpose of deferring our organizational meeting until the first meeting following the Annual Town Election. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Take an additional vote to close the organizational meeting and return to the regular meeting
Mr. Curro moved to take an additional vote to close the organizational meeting and return to the regular meeting. Mr. Heim noted that Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Dunn continue to serve as chair and vice-chair of the Select Board respectively.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to take an additional vote to close the organizational meeting and return to the regular meeting. Mr. Heim noted that Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Dunn continue to serve as chair and vice-chair of the Select Board respectively. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Minutes of Meetings: March 23, 2020; March 30, 2020
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: March 23, 2020; March 30, 2020
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
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Direct the Town Manager be the liaison between the Departments in regards to the Town Election
Mr. Curro moved to direct the Town Manager be the liaison between the Departments in regards to the Town Election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to direct the Town Manager be the liaison between the Departments in regards to the Town Election. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Vote: An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and
Extend the application filing deadline from April 1st to June 1st for the purpose of Chapter 59 Section 59
Mr. DeCourcey moved to extend the application filing deadline from April 1st to June 1st for the purpose of Chapter 59 Section 59.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to extend the application filing deadline from April 1st to June 1st for the purpose of Chapter 59 Section 59. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Waive the penalties and interest for the late payment of water and sewer charge through June 30th
Mr. DeCourcey moved to waive the penalties and interest for the late payment of water and sewer charge through June 30th.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to waive the penalties and interest for the late payment of water and sewer charge through June 30th. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Letter of Support for All-America Road Designation from the
Approve: Letter of Support for All-America Road Designation from the
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Adjourn
Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
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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