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May 4, 2020
9 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
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Mr. Curro moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt. 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)
Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Approve: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. 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)
Discussion and Approval: 2020 Local Election Plans and Polling Locations
Approval of the eight polling locations for the June 6, 2020 Election
Mr. Curro moved approval of the eight polling locations for the June 6, 2020 Election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval of the eight polling locations for the June 6, 2020 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)
CDBG-CV (CARES Act) Funding Plan - Discussion of and Vote to Support
Approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income.
This vote included Mr. Chapdelaine (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (6-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Chapdelaine: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020.
This vote included Mr. Chapdelaine (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (6-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Chapdelaine: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
For Approval: Creation of an Arlington Economic Development Recovery Task
Approval of the creation of Arlington's Economic Development Recovery Task Force and to appoint Mr. Hurd as the Select Board representative
Mr. Curro moved approval of the creation of Arlington's Economic Development Recovery Task Force and to appoint Mr. Hurd as the Select Board representative.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval of the creation of Arlington's Economic Development Recovery Task Force and to appoint Mr. Hurd as the Select Board representative. 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)
Article 51 Revolving Funds
Favorable action: Article 51 Revolving Funds
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action. 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)
Comments re CDBG HUD Funds, 1 Year Annual Action Plan
Receipt of Correspondence Received
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of Correspondence Received.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of Correspondence Received. 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: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn at 9:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn at 9:27 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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