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October 5, 2020
14 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: September 14, 2020; Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Caitlin Santacroce, 39
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: September 14, 2020; Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Caitlin Santacroce, 39 Sunnyside
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)
Conservation Commission
Approve: Conservation Commission
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)
Cyrus E. Dallin Museum Board of Trustees
Approve: Cyrus E. Dallin Museum Board of Trustees
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)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
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: Amendments to the Temporary Outdoor Dining License
Approve: Amendments to the Temporary Outdoor Dining 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)
Discussion: Plan to Implement & Outreach for Mary Street Shared Streets Pilot
The Mary Street Pilot be between Margret Street and Little John Street
Mr. DeCourcey moved that the Mary Street Pilot be between Margret Street and Little John Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved that the Mary Street Pilot be between Margret Street and Little John 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: DeCourcey)
Discussion: Racial Equity Work in the Coming Year
Endorse the Racial Equity Action Plan
Mr. Curro moved to endorse the Racial Equity Action Plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to endorse the Racial Equity Action Plan. 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 & Approval: Town Manager Evaluation Process
Accept the Town Manager's proposed timeline with the provision that review would be for the 18 month period and request the Chair to reach out to Mr. Dunn to provide any feedback that he may be...
Mr. Curro moved to accept the Town Manager's proposed timeline with the provision that review would be for the 18 month period and request the Chair to reach out to Mr. Dunn to provide any feedback that he may be willing to provide to the review.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to accept the Town Manager's proposed timeline with the provision that review would be for the 18 month period and request the Chair to reach out to Mr. Dunn to provide any feedback that he may be willing to provide to the review. 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)
Presentations: Marijuana Establishment Host Community Agreement License
Suspend 11:00p.m. timeline and move to 12:00a.m
Mr. Curro moved to suspend 11:00p.m. timeline and move to 12:00a.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to suspend 11:00p.m. timeline and move to 12:00a.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: Curro)
The 12:00a.m. timeline to 12:15a.m
Mr. Curro moved the 12:00a.m. timeline to 12:15a.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved the 12:00a.m. timeline to 12:15a.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: Curro)
The 12:15a.m. timeline to 12:30a.m
Mr. Curro moved the 12:15a.m. timeline to 12:30a.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved the 12:15a.m. timeline to 12:30a.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: Curro)
Postpone further deliberations and action on the presentations to our next regularly scheduled meeting
Mr. Curro moved to postpone further deliberations and action on the presentations to our next regularly scheduled meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to postpone further deliberations and action on the presentations to our next regularly scheduled 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: Curro)
Letter Regarding Black Lives Matter Banner
Receive: Letter Regarding Black Lives Matter Banner
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 @ 12:20 a.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn @ 12:20 a.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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