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August 17, 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
Ruth C. Balboni
Approve: Ruth C. Balboni
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: July 20, 2020; Reappointment: Poet Laureate of Arlington; Request: Contractor/Drain
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: July 20, 2020; Reappointment: Poet Laureate of Arlington; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Approval of New Election Workers: (1) John Doyle, 26 Bel
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
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)
Park and Recreation Commission, Associate Member
Approve: Park and Recreation Commission, Associate Member
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)
Redevelopment Board
Approve: Redevelopment Board
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)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
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: Removal of 1 Elm Tree, 1 Sugar Maple, 1 Crabapple, 2 Norway
Approve: Removal of 1 Elm Tree, 1 Sugar Maple, 1 Crabapple, 2 Norway
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)
Discussion and Approval: Proposed Locations for Bluebikes Stations
Approval of the 4 Bluebike Station Locations
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the 4 Bluebike Station Locations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the 4 Bluebike Station Locations. 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 Approval: Final Shared Streets Proposal
Approve: Final Shared Streets Proposal
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)
For Approval: Letter to Mass Housing re: 1165R Massachusetts Avenue
Table until August 31st Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to table until August 31st Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table until August 31st Meeting. 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: Joint Goal Setting Meeting with Arlington Redevelopment Board
Have the Select Board Goal Setting Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30p.m. and offer the following two dates of 9/21 or 9/24 to the ARB
Mrs. Mahon moved to have the Select Board Goal Setting Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30p.m. and offer the following two dates of 9/21 or 9/24 to the ARB.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to have the Select Board Goal Setting Meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30p.m. and offer the following two dates of 9/21 or 9/24 to the ARB. 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 Approval: Placement of "Thank You to Our First Responders,
Approve: Placement of "Thank You to Our First Responders,
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)
For Discussion: Future Select Board Meetings
Approve meetings in September and October
Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve meetings in September and October.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve meetings in September and October. 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)
Liberty and Justice for All Travelers
Receipt of 20, and to refer 21, 22, 23 to TAC and 24 to Daniel Amstutz
Mr. Curro moved receipt of 20, and to refer 21, 22, 23 to TAC and 24 to Daniel Amstutz.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved receipt of 20, and to refer 21, 22, 23 to TAC and 24 to Daniel Amstutz. 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 @ 10:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn @ 10:15 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 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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