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May 18, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, Daniel Dunn, Joseph Curro, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Curro stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Discussion & Approval: Shared Streets One Week Pilot
Approve: Shared Streets One Week Pilot
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn 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: Dunn)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: April 27, 2020; For Approval: AHS Class of 2020 Banners; For Approval: Keno to Go
Approval of agenda items 3, 4 and 5 subject to all conditions as set forth
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of agenda items 3, 4 and 5 subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of agenda items 3, 4 and 5 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: DeCourcey)
Appointment of New Election Worker: (1) Savannah Curro, 21 Millett Street, U,
Approve: Appointment of New Election Worker: (1) Savannah Curro, 21 Millett Street, U,
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonJoseph Curro stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Curro is recusing himself due to a conflict of interest”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Proposed Tree Removal: Massachusetts Ave Sidewalk Project
Approve: Proposed Tree Removal: Massachusetts Ave Sidewalk Project
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)
Proposed Tree Removal: Lake Street/Bikeway Intersection Project
Approve: Proposed Tree Removal: Lake Street/Bikeway Intersection Project
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)
Disability Commission (term to expire 1/31/2023)
Approve: Disability Commission (term to expire 1/31/2023)
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn 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: Dunn)
LGBTQIA & Rainbow Commission (terms to expire 1/31/2023)
Approve: LGBTQIA & Rainbow Commission (terms to expire 1/31/2023)
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)
Vote of Adoption: Arlington Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve: Vote of Adoption: Arlington Hazard Mitigation Plan
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Discussion: Massachusetts FY 21 Budget
Receive: Massachusetts FY 21 Budget
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)
Discussion: June 2020 Select Board Meetings
Approve: June 2020 Select Board Meetings
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn 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: Dunn)
Article 52 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Approve: Article 52 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Exclusionary Zoom Meeting Practices
Receive: Exclusionary Zoom Meeting Practices
Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:28 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: Hurd)
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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