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March 22, 2021
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins, Daniel Dunn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
For Approval: Blue Jean Ball Lawn Signs through 4/10/2021
Approve: Blue Jean Ball Lawn Signs through 4/10/2021
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)
Review and Approve Outdoor Performance Regulations
Receipt of the draft regulations
Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt of the draft regulations.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt of the draft regulations. 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)
It ensures compatibility with EPA. It added language that made it clear that this was
Favorable action: It ensures compatibility with EPA. It added language that made it clear that this was
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 14 Bylaw Amendment/Gutters in Historic Districts
Favorable action: Article 14 Bylaw Amendment/Gutters in Historic Districts
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)
Article 19 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on
No action: Article 19 Vote/Establishment of Town Committee on
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 20 Vote/Public Remote Participation
No action: Article 20 Vote/Public Remote Participation
Mrs. Mahon moved no action.
Yes: MahonNo: DeCourcey, Diggins, Dunn, Hurd
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: no Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Hurd: no Mr. Dunn no SO VOTED (1-4) This motion was denied.” (Motion: Mahon)
Recommend the creation of a remote participation committee. The committee should have nine members; a nominee of the Select Board, a nominee of the School Committee, a nominee of the Arlington...
Mr. Dunn moved that the Board recommend the creation of a remote participation committee. The committee should have nine members; a nominee of the Select Board, a nominee of the School Committee, a nominee of the Arlington Redevelopment Board, a nominee of the Town Manager, a nominee of the Disability Commission, and four Town Meeting members to be nominated by the Moderator. The charge of the committee is to respond by, at least, October 1 with a preliminary report and the report for the Spring of 2022, and for the Spring of 2023 that during the course of their activities that they should evaluate what meetings should have remote participation, what portion of those meetings should have remote participation and evaluate the cost thereof.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved that the Board recommend the creation of a remote participation committee. The committee should have nine members; a nominee of the Select Board, a nominee of the School Committee, a nominee of the Arlington Redevelopment Board, a nominee of the Town Manager, a nominee of the Disability Commission, and four Town Meeting members to be nominated by the Moderator. The charge of the committee is to respond by, at least, October 1 with a preliminary report and the report for the Spring of 2022, and for the Spring of 2023 that during the course of their activities that they should evaluate what meetings should have remote participation, what portion of those meetings should have remote participation and evaluate the cost thereof. 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 24 Home Rule Legislation/Ranked Choice Voting
Favorable action on the proposal specifically the majoritarian version
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action on the proposal specifically the majoritarian version.
Yes: Diggins, Dunn, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourcey
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action on the proposal specifically the majoritarian version. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: no Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Dunn)
Article 26 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Approval of the first category in the CDBG Application "Rehabilitation and Housing"
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the first category in the CDBG Application "Rehabilitation and Housing".
Yes: Diggins, Dunn, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DeCourceyThe minutes write the count as 5-1; the record shows Stephen DeCourcey abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote. This vote included Mr. Chapdelaine (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (5-1) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the first category in the CDBG Application "Rehabilitation and Housing". A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: abstained Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes Mr. Chapdelaine yes SO VOTED (5-1) Mr. DeCourcey abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval on the remaining CDBG Application
Mrs. Mahon moved approval on the remaining CDBG Application.
This vote included Mr. Chapdelaine (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (6-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval on the remaining CDBG 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 Mr. Chapdelaine yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 91 Resolution/Declare Climate Emergency in the Town of Arlington
Approve: Article 91 Resolution/Declare Climate Emergency in the Town of Arlington
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. 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)
Court Street Parking Meter Enforcement
Receipt and referred to Town Managers Office
Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt and referred to Town Managers Office.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt and referred to Town Managers Office. 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)
Discussion: Future Select Board Meetings
Move to Executive Session to adjourn from Executive Session
Mrs. Mahon moved to move to Executive Session to adjourn from Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to move to Executive Session to adjourn from Executive Session. 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)
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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