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June 15, 2020
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hurd, Joseph Curro, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. Curro moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Vote: To Authorize the Use of New Voting Equipment and Discontinue Existing
Approval which is required by Mass General Law Chapter 54 Section 34 we hereby vote the use of the ImageCast Precinct Optical (ICP) Tabulator at the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020, and...
Mrs. Mahon moved approval which is required by Mass General Law Chapter 54 Section 34 we hereby vote the use of the ImageCast Precinct Optical (ICP) Tabulator at the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020, and thereafter, at all primaries, preliminary elections and elections held in the Town of Arlington, until otherwise ordered by vote of the Arlington Select Board, said electronic voting system shall be used in those polling places designated by the Select Board. Further, the Town will discontinue the use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scanner in any and all elections held in the Town of Arlington after September 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval which is required by Mass General Law Chapter 54 Section 34 we hereby vote the use of the ImageCast Precinct Optical (ICP) Tabulator at the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020, and thereafter, at all primaries, preliminary elections and elections held in the Town of Arlington, until otherwise ordered by vote of the Arlington Select Board, said electronic voting system shall be used in those polling places designated by the Select Board. Further, the Town will discontinue the use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scanner in any and all elections held in the Town of Arlington after September 1, 2020. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Discussion and Vote: Notice of Board of Registrars Vacancy
Approval to send a list to the Republican Town Committee requesting nominations
Mr. Curro moved approval to send a list to the Republican Town Committee requesting nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval to send a list to the Republican Town Committee requesting nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Request for Approval: Modification to Design Review Committee Membership and Scope
Modify the make-up and scope of the Design Review Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to modify the make-up and scope of the Design Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to modify the make-up and scope of the Design Review Committee. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SOVOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Suggestions for the Design Review Committee, Scope of Work and Membership
Receive: Suggestions for the Design Review Committee, Scope of Work and Membership
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SOVOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 5:21p.m. and to reconvene at Town Meeting at 6:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 5:21p.m. and to reconvene at Town Meeting at 6:30p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SOVOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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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