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June 29, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Joseph Curro, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: June 1, 2020; June 8, 2020; June 15, 2020; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: June 1, 2020; June 8, 2020; June 15, 2020; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2023); Reappointments: Board of Registrar of Voters; Request: Contract
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
7:15 p.m. Edmund Road (134' nely of Brand Street to Washington Street) a) Request: Repair to Private Way
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Edmund Road (134' nely of Brand Street to Washington Street) a) Request: Repair to Private Way
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Approve: Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
Minuteman School Committee Representative, Arlington
Approve: Minuteman School Committee Representative, Arlington
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
For Approval: Sidewalk Cafe License
Approve: Sidewalk Cafe License
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Update: Sustainable Transportation Plan
Approval of the progress to date
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the progress to date.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the progress to date. 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)
Update: Economic Recovery Taskforce - Consumer Survey Results
Receive: Economic Recovery Taskforce - Consumer Survey Results
Mr. Curro moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Discussion & Potential Approval: Modifications to Medford Street & Broadway
Approve: Discussion & Potential Approval: Modifications to Medford Street & Broadway
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
Request Endorsement: National Endowment for the Arts Grant Application
Endorse the grant application as well as empower the chair to sign letter of support on the Select Board's behalf and become a partner
Mr. Curro moved to endorse the grant application as well as empower the chair to sign letter of support on the Select Board's behalf and become a partner.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to endorse the grant application as well as empower the chair to sign letter of support on the Select Board's behalf and become a partner. 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)
For Approval: Arlington Preservation Fund Loan
Approve: Arlington Preservation Fund Loan
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Overview and Presentation: Proposed Redevelopment at 1165R Massachusetts
Receipt of presentation and authorizes Town Manager to hire a consultant to review the project
Mr. Curro moved receipt of presentation and authorizes Town Manager to hire a consultant to review the project.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt of presentation and authorizes Town Manager to hire a consultant to review the project. 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)
Discussion: Thorndike Place Comprehensive Permit
Designate the chair to draft a letter to be presented at the next Select Board hearing
Mr. Curro move to designate the chair to draft a letter to be presented at the next Select Board hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro move to designate the chair to draft a letter to be presented at the next Select Board hearing. 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)
Additional Traffic Calming Request for Magnolia Park Entrance on Thorndike
Refer to Town Managers Office
Mr. Curro moved to refer to Town Managers Office.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to refer to Town Managers Office. 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)
Property at 400-402 Massachusetts Avenue
Refer to the Redevelopment Board
Mr. Curro moved to refer to the Redevelopment Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to refer to the Redevelopment Board. 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)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 11:21 p.m
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 11:21 p.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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