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March 8, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins, Daniel Dunn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2022 Water/Sewer Rates
Approval of the rates (Fiscal Year 2022 Water/Sewer Rates)
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the rates.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the rates. 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)
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: ACAC Utility Box Painting Project
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: ACAC Utility Box Painting Project
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 Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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 Discussion and Approval: Metrofire Mutual Aid Agreement
Approve: Metrofire Mutual Aid Agreement
Mr. Dunn moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn 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: Dunn)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Canine Control Fees & Fines
Favorable action with the amendment regarding the articulation of deadlines
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action with the amendment regarding the articulation of deadlines.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action with the amendment regarding the articulation of deadlines. 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 9 Bylaw Amendment/Display of Notice Fines
Favorable action: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Display of Notice Fines
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 10 Bylaw Amendment/Street Performance Definitions
No action: Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Street Performance Definitions
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 17 Vote/Establishment of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board,
Favorable action: Article 17 Vote/Establishment of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board,
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 19 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on Residential Development
No action: Article 19 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on Residential Development
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 23 Vote/Provision of Town Email Addresses for Town Meeting Members
No action: Article 23 Vote/Provision of Town Email Addresses for Town Meeting Members
Mrs. Mahon moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
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: no Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 24 Vote/Town Clerk Study
Favorable action: Article 24 Vote/Town Clerk Study
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Dunn, HurdNo: Mahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: no Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 26 Home Rule Legislation/Ranked Choice Voting
Table: Article 26 Home Rule Legislation/Ranked Choice Voting
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table. 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 91 Resolution/Declare Climate Emergency in the Town of Arlington
Approve articles 12,13,78,80,82,83,84,85,87,88 and table 86 and 91
Mr. Dunn moved to approve articles 12,13,78,80,82,83,84,85,87,88 and table 86 and 91
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to approve articles 12,13,78,80,82,83,84,85,87,88 and table 86 and 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).” (Motion: Dunn)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:30p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:30p.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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