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February 22, 2021
26 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Daniel Dunn was appointed interim member at this meeting (item 2) and took part after he was sworn in.
Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins, Daniel Dunn
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Daniel Dunn was appointed interim Select Board member at this meeting, left to be sworn in by the Town Clerk, and returned for the rest of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Vote: Appointment of Interim Select Board Member (term to expire April 10,
Open nominations
Mr. Hurd moved to open nominations.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonThis vote included Mr. Leone (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (5-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Daniel Dunn had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to open nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd yes Mr. Leone: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Close nominations
Mrs. Mahon moved to close nominations.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonThis vote included Mr. Leone (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (5-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Daniel Dunn had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to close nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd yes Mr. Leone: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
To Review and Approve Bond Issue, Bond Anticipation Note and Related
Approval as contained in the report
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval as contained in the report.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval as contained in the report. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Presentation: Community Preservation Act Committee
Approval of CPAC Application
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of CPAC Application.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of CPAC Application. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Minutes of Meetings: January 25, 2021; January 25, 2021 Emergency Addendum
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: January 25, 2021; January 25, 2021 Emergency Addendum
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DunnThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the record shows Daniel Dunn abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn abstain SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Reappointment: Arlington Tree Committee
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Reappointment: Arlington Tree Committee
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Eversource Petition/Everett Street
Approval subject to the additional conditions contained in the engineering division memorandum
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to the additional conditions contained in the engineering division memorandum. Mr. DeCourcey also wanted to add a further condition beyond that, that if the work requires the installation of a second pole that the first pole will be removed, or the original poll will be removed within 90 days pursuant to chapter 164 section 34 B.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to the additional conditions contained in the engineering division memorandum. Mr. DeCourcey also wanted to add a further condition beyond that, that if the work requires the installation of a second pole that the first pole will be removed, or the original poll will be removed within 90 days pursuant to chapter 164 section 34 B. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Arlington Redevelopment Board
Approve: Arlington Redevelopment Board
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Election Modernization Committee
Approve: Election Modernization Committee
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Board Designee Appointment to Election Modernization Committee to Replace Joseph A. Curro, Jr
Nominate Mr. Diggins to serve on the Election Modernization Committee
Mrs. Mahon nominated Mr. Diggins to serve on the Election Modernization Committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon nominated Mr. Diggins to serve on the Election Modernization Committee. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
Favorable action of Article 12
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 12. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Adding Juneteenth Independence Day to Holidays
Favorable action of Article 13
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 13. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 85 Resolution/Acknowledging Native Lands
Favorable action of Article 85
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 85.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 85. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 86 Resolution/Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
Favorable action of 86 (Article 86 Resolution/Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day)
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of 86.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of 86. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 78 Resolution/Tree Canopy As A Public Health Resource
No action: Article 78 Resolution/Tree Canopy As A Public Health Resource
Mr. Dunn moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 89 Resolution/Prince Hall Day
Favorable action: Article 89 Resolution/Prince Hall Day
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 79 Resolution/Encouragement of Energy Efficient and/or Sustainable Energy
Favorable action: Article 79 Resolution/Encouragement of Energy Efficient and/or Sustainable Energy
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn 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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 81 Resolution/Broadway Corridor Design Competition
Table and to allow Ms. Thornton to have conversations with Ms. Raitt and Mr. Chapdelaine
Mrs. Mahon moved to table and to allow Ms. Thornton to have conversations with Ms. Raitt and Mr. Chapdelaine.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table and to allow Ms. Thornton to have conversations with Ms. Raitt and Mr. Chapdelaine. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 82 Resolution/Advanced Registration and Organization of Town Meeting
No action: Article 82 Resolution/Advanced Registration and Organization of Town Meeting
Mr. Dunn moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 83 Resolution/Protocols for Deliberative Collaboration in Town Government
No action: Article 83 Resolution/Protocols for Deliberative Collaboration in Town Government
Mr. Dunn moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 84 Resolution/Formally Invite Arlington Housing Authority Representatives to
No action: Article 84 Resolution/Formally Invite Arlington Housing Authority Representatives to
Mrs. Mahon moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Mr. Dunn voted to table Warrant Articles 80,87,88,90,91
Mr. Dunn voted to table Warrant Articles 80,87,88,90,91.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn voted to table Warrant Articles 80,87,88,90,91. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).”
Blossom Street Dedication for Alan Hovhaness
Receive: Blossom Street Dedication for Alan Hovhaness
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 12:16a.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 12:16a.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 Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Appointment of Interim Select Board Member (term to expire April 10, 2021)
Choose an interim Select Board member (Daniel Dunn chosen over Mr. Jamieson)
A roll call vote was taken to determine who of the two nominees each voting member selects for the position. Mrs. Mahon: Mr. Dunn Mr. DeCourcey: Mr. Dunn Mr. Diggins: Mr. Jamieson Mr. Hurd Mr. Dunn Mr. Leone: Mr. Dunn 4 votes in favor of Mr. Dunn and 1 vote in favor of Mr. Jamieson.
This was a choice between candidates, so we show the result only. The roll call: Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, John Hurd and Town Moderator John Leone chose Daniel Dunn; Len Diggins chose Mr. Jamieson.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken to determine who of the two nominees each voting member selects for the position. Mrs. Mahon: Mr. Dunn Mr. DeCourcey: Mr. Dunn Mr. Diggins: Mr. Jamieson Mr. Hurd Mr. Dunn Mr. Leone: Mr. Dunn 4 votes in favor of Mr. Dunn and 1 vote in favor of Mr. Jamieson..”
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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