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July 20, 2020
10 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 29, 2020, July 7, 2020; For Approval: Arlington Community Card Lawn Signs thro
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: June 29, 2020, July 7, 2020; For Approval: Arlington Community Card Lawn Signs through 9/1/2020; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; 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)
Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Approve: Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
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)
Discussion and Vote: Black Lives Matter Banner
Endorse the Black Lives Matter Banner on Town Hall for the foreseeable future and that the Board considers a future plan for enshrining those values with a recommendation that with the Town...
Mr. Curro moved to endorse the Black Lives Matter Banner on Town Hall for the foreseeable future and that the Board considers a future plan for enshrining those values with a recommendation that with the Town Manager a policy be developed for how the space is allocated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to endorse the Black Lives Matter Banner on Town Hall for the foreseeable future and that the Board considers a future plan for enshrining those values with a recommendation that with the Town Manager a policy be developed for how the space is allocated. 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: Memorial for Daniel Rossetti
Refer to Public Memorials Committee
Mr. Curro moved to refer to Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to refer to Public Memorials 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Request: Memorial Bench for Stan Rezendes
Refer to Public Memorials Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to Public Memorials 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion and Potential Approval: Parklets in Arlington Heights
Approve: Discussion and Potential Approval: Parklets in Arlington Heights
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)
Discussion and Potential Approval: Shared Streets
Reopen Brooks Avenue Shared Streets until start of school with the amendment to start on Chandler Street
Mr. Curro moved to reopen Brooks Avenue Shared Streets until start of school with the amendment to start on Chandler Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to reopen Brooks Avenue Shared Streets until start of school with the amendment to start on Chandler Street. 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 Discussion, Endorsement and Approval: Bluebike Bike Share Agreement, and Bike Share License
Approve and endorse the Bluebike Share Agreement and its affiliated Bike Share License
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve and endorse the Bluebike Share Agreement and its affiliated Bike Share License.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve and endorse the Bluebike Share Agreement and its affiliated Bike Share License. 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)
Letter Regarding 339 Mass Avenue, LLC
Receive: Letter Regarding 339 Mass Avenue, LLC
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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn @ 10:01p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn @ 10:01p.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 SO VOTED (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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