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August 31, 2020
9 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
Hunger Action Day
Adopt the proclamation (Hunger Action Day)
Mr. Curro moved to adopt the proclamation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to adopt the proclamation. 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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 17, 2020; Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Lisa Blankespoor, 11 Webc
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 17, 2020; Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Lisa Blankespoor, 11 Webcowet
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)
Transportation Advisory Committee (to fill unexpired terms)
Approval of Mr. Takahashi
Mr. Diggins moved approval of Mr. Takahashi.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of Mr. Takahashi. 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)
Approval of Mr. Jones in his absence
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of Mr. Jones in his absence.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of Mr. Jones in his absence. 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 Approval: Bluebikes Station Locations
Approve: Bluebikes Station Locations
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)
Presentation: Arlington Community Electricity Opt-Up Campaign
Receipt of presentation and approval of the proposed Arlington Community Electricity Opt-up Campaign
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of presentation and approval of the proposed Arlington Community Electricity Opt-up Campaign.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of presentation and approval of the proposed Arlington Community Electricity Opt-up Campaign. 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: Letter of Support to Mass Housing re: 1165R Massachusetts
Approve: Letter of Support to Mass Housing re: 1165R Massachusetts
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: Future Select Board Meetings
Approve: Future Select Board Meetings
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 @ 9:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn @ 9:14 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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