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April 5, 2021
13 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
Proclamation to Declare April 5th-9th Community Development Week in Arlington
Approve: Proclamation to Declare April 5th-9th Community Development Week in Arlington
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)
Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Agnes Bayer-Kiss, 3 Wheeler Lane,
Approve: Appointment of New Election Workers: (1) Agnes Bayer-Kiss, 3 Wheeler Lane,
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)
Arlington Historic District Commission
Approve: Arlington Historic District Commission
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)
LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Approve: LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
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: Common Victualler and Wine and Malt License
Approve: Common Victualler and Wine and Malt License
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)
For Approval: No Parking Sign @ 87 Pleasant Street
Approve: No Parking Sign @ 87 Pleasant Street
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 Vote: Authorization for Remote Annual Town Meeting, April
Approval of the following motion, That the Town of Arlington Select Board moves as follows: First, pursuant to c. 92 of the Acts of 2020, and having received a written request of the Town...
Mr. Diggins moved approval of the following motion, That the Town of Arlington Select Board moves as follows: First, pursuant to c. 92 of the Acts of 2020, and having received a written request of the Town Moderator John D. Leone, Esq. dated March 25, 2021, that the April 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting (and any special town meeting conducted within such meeting) be conducted remotely via the "Zoom" telephone and video conferencing platform combined with the "ZPato Research" technology as recommended by the Moderator; and Second, that a Notice consistent with the foregoing for a remote Annual Town Meeting on April 26, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. be issued in compliance with Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 and c. 39 sec. 10A.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of the following motion, That the Town of Arlington Select Board moves as follows: First, pursuant to c. 92 of the Acts of 2020, and having received a written request of the Town Moderator John D. Leone, Esq. dated March 25, 2021, that the April 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting (and any special town meeting conducted within such meeting) be conducted remotely via the "Zoom" telephone and video conferencing platform combined with the "ZPato Research" technology as recommended by the Moderator; and Second, that a Notice consistent with the foregoing for a remote Annual Town Meeting on April 26, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. be issued in compliance with Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 and c. 39 sec. 10A. 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)
Discussion: Mugar Property
Receive: Mugar Property
Mr. Diggins moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
Article 25 Home Rule Legislation/ Real Estate Transfer
Favorable action: Article 25 Home Rule Legislation/ Real Estate Transfer
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 27 Revolving Funds
Favorable action: Article 27 Revolving Funds
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 52 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable action: Article 52 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
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 90 Resolution/Program to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Approval of the final votes and comments
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the final votes and comments.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of the final votes and comments. 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. Dunn moved to adjourn at 9:32p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved to adjourn at 9:32p.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: Dunn)
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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