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Stephen DeCourcey
At-large · 9 terms in this record
Stephen W. DeCourcey; Steve DeCourcey
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DeCourcey 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.
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- 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 31 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (31)
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present (Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present (Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2019 · Regular: Present (Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
May 18Approve: Appointment of New Election Worker: (1) Savannah Curro,…Motion: Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Yes
May 18, 2020: Approve: Appointment of New Election Worker: (1) Savannah Curro, 21 Millett Street, U,
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DeCourcey, Dunn, Hurd, MahonJoseph Curro stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Curro is recusing himself due to a conflict of interest”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
May 4Approval of the amendment as written in all regards…Motion: Mr. Dunn moved approval of the amendment as written in all…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · DeCourcey: Yes
May 4, 2020: Approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income.
Voted: Yes
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
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the amendment as written in all regards with the exception of adjusting it to the rental program to be aimed at low income as opposed to low/moderate income. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Chapdelaine: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
May 4Approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on…Motion: Mr. Dunn moved approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · DeCourcey: Yes
May 4, 2020: Approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020.
Voted: Yes
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
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the Citizen Participation Plan as amended on May 4, 2020. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Chapdelaine: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Apr 27Approval subject to all conditions from departmentsMotion: Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions from departments.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Yes
April 27, 2020: Approval subject to all conditions from departments
Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions from departments.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Dunn, MahonJohn Hurd had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions from departments. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Apr 27Approval of the recommendations for the CDBG fundingMotion: Mr. Dunn moved approval of the recommendations for the CDBG funding.Passed Unanimous, 5 present · DeCourcey: Yes
April 27, 2020: Approval of the recommendations for the CDBG funding
Mr. Dunn moved approval of the recommendations for the CDBG funding.
Voted: Yes
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
“Mr. Dunn moved approval of the recommendations for the CDBG funding. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Curro: yes Mr. Dunn: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Chapdelaine: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Mar 9Favorable action: Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel InfrastructureMotion: Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Not recorded
March 9, 2020: Favorable action: Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Mr. Dunn moved favorable action.
Yes: Curro, Dunn, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this warrant article.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Feb 24Approve: Minutes of Meetings: February 10, 2020Motion: Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Yes
February 24, 2020: Approve: Minutes of Meetings: February 10, 2020
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Dunn
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Dunn abstained..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Feb 10Approve: National Grid Petition/Browning RoadMotion: Mr. Hurd moved approval.Passed 3–0 · DeCourcey: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Approve: National Grid Petition/Browning Road
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: Curro, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this discussion as he does work for National Grid.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Jan 6Approve: Food Vendor LicenseMotion: Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Yes
January 6, 2020: Approve: Food Vendor License
Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Dunn, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd reclused himself because of his relationship with the current owner.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dunn moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Dunn)
Dec 16Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 28, 2019;…Motion: Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.Passed 4–0 · DeCourcey: Yes
December 16, 2019: Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 28, 2019; December 2, 2019; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Curro, DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonThe minutes say Daniel Dunn arrived late or left early (“Mr. Dunn arrived at 6:10 p.m”); the count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Daniel Dunn is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curro moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Curro)
Votes with no disagreement (229)
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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