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March 1, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins, Daniel Dunn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Meetings: February 8, 2021
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: February 8, 2021
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Dunn
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 Mr. Dunn abstain SO VOTED (4-0-1) Mr. Dunn abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion: Mugar Property
Direct Mr. Hurd to work with Attorney Heim to write a letter consistent with the updated language
Mr. DeCourcey moved to direct Mr. Hurd to work with Attorney Heim to write a letter consistent with the updated language.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to direct Mr. Hurd to work with Attorney Heim to write a letter consistent with the updated language. 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)
Article 80 Resolution/Facilities Department Report/Clarify Responsibilities Track
No action: Article 80 Resolution/Facilities Department Report/Clarify Responsibilities Track
Mr. Dunn moved no action.
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: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 87 and Article 88 were discussed together then voted on separately
No action: Article 87 and Article 88 were discussed together then voted on separately
Mr. DeCourcey moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Article 88 Resolution/Resident Parking Program for Precinct 4 (tabled from
No action: Article 88 Resolution/Resident Parking Program for Precinct 4 (tabled from
Mr. DeCourcey moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Article 90 Resolution/Program to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Favorable action: Article 90 Resolution/Program to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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 91 Resolution/Declare Climate Emergency in the Town of Arlington
Favorable action: Article 91 Resolution/Declare Climate Emergency in the Town of Arlington
Mr. Diggins moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
Article 6 Bylaw Amendment/CPAC Member Term Limits
Favorable action: Article 6 Bylaw Amendment/CPAC Member Term Limits
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 15 Bylaw Amendment/Domestic Partnerships
Favorable action: Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/Domestic Partnerships
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 18 Vote/Appropriation/School Committee Member Stipends
Favorable action: Article 18 Vote/Appropriation/School Committee Member Stipends
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. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:20p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:20p.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: 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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