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November 9, 2020
8 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
Quarterly Budget Update, First Quarter FY2021
Receipt of the budget report
Mr. Diggins moved receipt of the budget report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt of the budget report. 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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 5, 2020; Vote: Chapter 268A, Section 20(b)(3) Certification
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 5, 2020; Vote: Chapter 268A, Section 20(b)(3) Certification
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)
7:30 p.m. Verizon Petition/ 961 - 967 Massachusetts Avenue
Approval subject to the conditions recommend by the Engineering Department
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to the conditions recommend by the Engineering Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to the conditions recommend by the Engineering Department. 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)
Article 25 Resolution/Black Lives Matter Banner at Town Hall
Approval of Article 8 and Article 25
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Article 8 and Article 25.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Article 8 and Article 25. 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)
Vote: Date for 2021 Annual Town Election
The election to be held on the second Saturday in April on April 10, 2021
Mrs. Mahon moved the election to be held on the second Saturday in April on April 10, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved the election to be held on the second Saturday in April on April 10, 2021. 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: Opening of Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2021
Approval to open the warrant on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and close on Friday, January 23, 2021
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval to open the warrant on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and close on Friday, January 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval to open the warrant on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and close on Friday, January 23, 2021. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion & Approval: Economic Recovery Taskforce Requests
Approve: Economic Recovery Taskforce Requests
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. 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 9:05p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:05p.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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