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Clarissa Rowe
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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On split votes, Rowe voted the same way as…
- Joseph Curro83% (5 of 6)
- Daniel Dunn67% (4 of 6)
- Diane Mahon50% (3 of 6)
- John Hurd17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Rowe as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 7 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (7)
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Mar 25Commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns…Motion: The Select Board commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents
The Select Board commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board commends the petitioners and interested persons for raising concerns regarding the impact of the overnight parking ban on disabled and low-income residents. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board…Motion: Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively...
Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively reforms the Zoning Bylaw's sign regulation.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 26 Bylaw Amendment/Billboards and Signs The Select Board requests Town Meeting's support for this article contingent upon the successful passage of Article 17, which comprehensively reforms the Zoning Bylaw's sign regulation. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board…Motion: Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of…
Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 38 Vote/Set Senior Tax Deferral Limit The Board voted the maximum qualifying gross receipts amount for property tax deferrals under Clause 41A of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints…Motion: Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in...
Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in order to obtain permission from the Town to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the entirety of the "Robbins Art Print Collection".
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 39 Vote/Authorization to Deaccession Town Property-Library Art Prints The Select Board seeks Town Meeting's positive action on this article requested of the Library Board of Trustees in order to obtain permission from the Town to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the entirety of the "Robbins Art Print Collection". SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19…Motion: Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article
Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 40 Vote/Robbins Library Parking Costs (tabled from 2/11/19 meeting) The Board voted no action be taken under this article. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The…Motion: Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article
Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 43 Home Rule Legislation/Means-Tested Senior Tax Relief `The Select Board endorses this article. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 25Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board…Motion: Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the…
Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say the Town Manager also voted on this item, so the count (6-0) includes the Town Manager. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 51 Endorsement of CDBG Application The Select Board endorses the application for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 prepared and approved by the Town Manager and the Select Board under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) as amended. SO VOTED (6-0).”
Mar 25Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to…Motion: Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Rowe: Yes
March 25, 2019: Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented
Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Article 52 Revolving Funds The Select Board voted to reauthorize the Revolving Funds for FY 2020 as presented. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Mar 11Favorable action: Article 27 Bylaw Amendment/Time Limit for Town…Motion: Mr. Curro moved favorable action.Passed 4–1 · Rowe: Yes
March 11, 2019: Favorable action: Article 27 Bylaw Amendment/Time Limit for Town Meeting Speakers
Mr. Curro moved favorable action.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Mahon, RoweNo: Hurd
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-1) Mr. Hurd voted in the negative..” (Motion: Curro)
Mar 11Favorable action: Article 30 Bylaw Amendment/Waterline ReplacementMotion: Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.Passed 3–2 · Rowe: Yes
March 11, 2019: Favorable action: Article 30 Bylaw Amendment/Waterline Replacement
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, Mahon, RoweNo: Dunn, Hurd
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (3-2) Mr. Dunn and Mr. Hurd voted in the negative..” (Motion: Mahon)
Votes with no disagreement (73)
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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