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February 8, 2021
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: Joseph Curro
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Reappointments (term to expire 1/31/2024); For Approval: Arlington Reads Together Banners
Approve: Consent Agenda: Reappointments (term to expire 1/31/2024); For Approval: Arlington Reads Together Banners
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. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
7:30 p.m. RCN Cable Television License Transfer to Stonepeak Associates IV,
Approval of the resolution for the consolidated application for consented transfer control of Section 214
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the resolution for the consolidated application for consented transfer control of Section 214.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the resolution for the consolidated application for consented transfer control of Section 214. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
Approve: Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
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. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Chief Information Officer Search Process
Receipt of memorandum (Chief Information Officer Search Process)
Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt of memorandum.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt of memorandum. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Town Manager's Contract Renewal
Intend to renew the manager and have discussions with him following the evaluations
Mr. DeCourcey moved to intend to renew the manager and have discussions with him following the evaluations.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to intend to renew the manager and have discussions with him following the evaluations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Approval: Second Supplemental Comment Letter to ZBA re
Approval of the letter subject to final edits
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the letter subject to final edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the letter subject to final edits. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:55p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:55p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: 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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