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July 7, 2020
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hurd, Joseph Curro, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Len Diggins stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Diane Mahon stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Board of Registrar of Voters (to fill unexpired term)
Open nominations
Mr. DeCourcey moved to open nominations
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, HurdDiane Mahon stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Diggins recused themselves from the discussion and vote.”). Len Diggins stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Diggins recused themselves from the discussion and vote.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to open nominations A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Nominate Ms. Catano to Board of Registrars
Mr. DeCourcey would like to nominate Ms. Catano to Board of Registrars.
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, HurdDiane Mahon stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Diggins recused themselves from the discussion and vote”). Len Diggins stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon and Mr. Diggins recused themselves from the discussion and vote”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey would like to nominate Ms. Catano to Board of Registrars. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Extension of Local State of Emergency
Approval through Oct 1, 2020 unless earlier notice is given to the Select Board by the Town Manager or the Select Board votes to determine the State of Emergency no longer exists before such date
Mr. Curro moved approval through Oct 1, 2020 unless earlier notice is given to the Select Board by the Town Manager or the Select Board votes to determine the State of Emergency no longer exists before such date.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval through Oct 1, 2020 unless earlier notice is given to the Select Board by the Town Manager or the Select Board votes to determine the State of Emergency no longer exists before such 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: Curro)
Select Board Letter to ZBA Regarding Oaktree 40B Application
Approve: Select Board Letter to ZBA Regarding Oaktree 40B Application
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)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 6:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board at 6:25 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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