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March 29, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins, Daniel Dunn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 22, 2021; March 1, 2021; March 8, 2021; March; Request: Contractor/Drainla
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 22, 2021; March 1, 2021; March 8, 2021; March; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission Banners
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the consent agenda. 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)
Select Board Handbook
Any person running for election receives a copy of the Select Board Handbook which includes a code of conduct signature page that they must sign that they have received it
Mrs. Mahon moved that any person running for election receives a copy of the Select Board Handbook which includes a code of conduct signature page that they must sign that they have received it.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved that any person running for election receives a copy of the Select Board Handbook which includes a code of conduct signature page that they must sign that they have received it. 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 21 Vote/Reserve Affordable Housing for People Earning At or Under 60% AMI
No action: Article 21 Vote/Reserve Affordable Housing for People Earning At or Under 60% AMI
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)
Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Rock Removal Requirements
Favorable action: Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Rock Removal Requirements
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 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pre-Construction Rodent Survey and Pest Management
No action: Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pre-Construction Rodent Survey and Pest Management
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)
Article 23 Vote/Affordable Overlay Study
No action: Article 23 Vote/Affordable Overlay Study
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 81 Resolution/Broadway Corridor Design Competition
Favorable action to support the resolution regarding the Broadway corridor design competition under the auspices of our Planning and Community Development Department via the housing production...
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action to support the resolution regarding the Broadway corridor design competition under the auspices of our Planning and Community Development Department via the housing production plan process.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action to support the resolution regarding the Broadway corridor design competition under the auspices of our Planning and Community Development Department via the housing production plan process. 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 26 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Approve final voted and comments for warrant articles 6, 11, 14, 15, 19 and 26
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve final voted and comments for warrant articles 6, 11, 14, 15, 19 and 26.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve final voted and comments for warrant articles 6, 11, 14, 15, 19 and 26. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval to table warrant articles 20 and 24
Mr. Dunn moved approval to table warrant articles 20 and 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval to table warrant articles 20 and 24. 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)
Concerns Re: Dangerous Crosswalk on Summer Street
Receipt of the Correspondence and to refer to Mr. Amstutz in Planning Department
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of the Correspondence and to refer to Mr. Amstutz in Planning Department.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of the Correspondence and to refer to Mr. Amstutz in Planning Department. 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
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:18p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:18p.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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