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October 19, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Joseph Curro, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Approve: Contractor/Drainlayer 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)
Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Margaret Eskridge, 121 Appleton
Approve: Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Margaret Eskridge, 121 Appleton
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Diane Mahon yes, Stephen DeCourcey yes, Len Diggins yes, Joseph Curro yes, John Hurd yes. Showing the count only.
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 (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Kennel License Petition @ 59 Thesda Street
Refer to Arlington Police Department and the Animal Control Officer for further investigation with a preliminary report at 3 months and a final report at 6 months. With the condition that the...
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to Arlington Police Department and the Animal Control Officer for further investigation with a preliminary report at 3 months and a final report at 6 months. With the condition that the Animal Control Officer work with Mr. Graziano on further steps training or other humane measures for barking.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to Arlington Police Department and the Animal Control Officer for further investigation with a preliminary report at 3 months and a final report at 6 months. With the condition that the Animal Control Officer work with Mr. Graziano on further steps training or other humane measures for barking. 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)
Request: One Space, On Street Overnight Parking @ 43 Thorndike Street
No action but recommends the petitioner utilize the nearby parking lots
Mrs. Mahon moved no action but recommends the petitioner utilize the nearby parking lots.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved no action but recommends the petitioner utilize the nearby parking lots. 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: CDBG-CV3 Program Activities Recommended by
Approval the CDBG-CV3 Program Activities Recommended by the CDBG Subcommittee
Mrs. Mahon moved approval the CDBG-CV3 Program Activities Recommended by the CDBG Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval the CDBG-CV3 Program Activities Recommended by the CDBG Subcommittee. 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 and Update: Shared Streets @ Brooks Avenue
Receive: For Approval and Update: Shared Streets @ Brooks Avenue
Mr. Curro moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro 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: Curro)
Discussion and Approval: Reinstatement of Parking Meters on November 1st
Approve: Reinstatement of Parking Meters on November 1st
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 Vote: Extension of Local State of Emergency
Approval to extend the local state of emergency concurrent with the states declaration or any action set to
Mrs. Mahon moved approval to extend the local state of emergency concurrent with the states declaration or any action set to.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval to extend the local state of emergency concurrent with the states declaration or any action set to. 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 Vote: Marijuana Establishment Host Community Agreement
Approval of the Host Community Agreement for Calyx Peak
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the Host Community Agreement for Calyx Peak.
Yes: DeCourcey, HurdNo: Curro, Diggins, Mahon
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the Host Community Agreement for Calyx Peak. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: no Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Curro: no Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (2-3) The motion does not carry.” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Article 15 - Mr. Curro would like to thank Mr. Heim for adding the good standing and
Favorable action on all final votes and comments with all conditions as set forth
Mr. Curro moved favorable action on all final votes and comments with all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action on all final votes and comments with all conditions as set forth. 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)
Table Article 8 and Article 25 to the next scheduled Select Board Meeting
Mr. Curro moved to table Article 8 and Article 25 to the next scheduled Select Board Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved to table Article 8 and Article 25 to the next scheduled Select Board 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)
Article 5 Home Rule Legislation/Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Favorable action: Article 5 Home Rule Legislation/Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
Yes: Curro, Diggins, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: recused Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Article 6 Vote/Establishment of Police Civilian Advisory Board Study Committee
The 11:00p.m. to 11:45p.m
Mr. Curro moved the 11:00p.m. to 11:45p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved the 11:00p.m. to 11:45p.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)
Favorable action: Article 6 Vote/Establishment of Police Civilian Advisory Board Study Committee
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. 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 11:45p.m. meeting rule to 12:00a.m
Mr. Curro moved the 11:45p.m. meeting rule to 12:00a.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved the 11:45p.m. meeting rule 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)
Article 10 Acceptance of Legislation/Gold Star Family Tax Exemption
Favorable action: Article 10 Acceptance of Legislation/Gold Star Family Tax Exemption
Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action. 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)
Lower Washington Street Safety Concerns
Receive: Lower Washington Street Safety Concerns
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. Mr. Chapdelaine stated that he would ask Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santili to work with them for problem solving.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. Mr. Chapdelaine stated that he would ask Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santili to work with them for problem solving. 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 at 11:50p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 11:50p.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)
Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Sierra Curro, 21 Millett Street, U, Pct
Approve: Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Sierra Curro, 21 Millett Street, U, Pct
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Diane Mahon yes, Stephen DeCourcey yes, Len Diggins yes, Joseph Curro yes, John Hurd yes. Showing the count only. This vote is recorded in the separate Emergency Addendum minutes for this meeting (https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=11252&compileOutputType=1).
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 (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
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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