Town of Arlington
Select Board

Meeting Agenda

October 25, 2021
7:15 PM
Conducted by Remote Participation

1.Executive Order on Remote Participation
2.Honoring Joseph A. Curro, Jr.
3.Year End Financial Report

Sandy Pooler, Deputy Town Manager / Finance Director

Ida Cody, Comptroller

4.ARPA Funding Presentation
Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager
PROCLAMATIONS
5.Junior High West/Ottoson Middle School Centennial Anniversary
BOARD DISCUSSION
6.Discussion: Removal of Double Poles
Stephen W. DeCourcey, Chair
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.8:15p.m. Eversource Petition/Mass Ave and Lockeland Ave
Jacqueline Duffy, Supervisor, Rights and Permits
(all abutters notified)
CONSENT AGENDA
8.Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Thursday, November 11th
Jeffrey A. Chunglo, Director of Veterans' Services
9.Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License

Large View Plumbing & Heating

Levi Pereira

7 Winter Street

Peabody, MA 01960

OPEN FORUM
Except in unusual circumstances, any matter presented for consideration of the Board shall neither be acted upon, nor a decision made the night of the presentation in accordance with the policy under which the Open Forum was established. It should be noted that there is a three minute time limit to present a concern or request.
TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS / OTHER BUSINESS
10.Presentation and Receipt: Police Advisory Board Study Committee Interim Report
Susan Ryan-Vollmar, Co-chair Civilian Police Advisory Board Study Committee
Laura Gitelson, Co-chair Civilian Police Advisory Board Study Committee
Carlos Morales, Member, Civilian Police Advisory Board Study Committee
11.Discussion: Scope of Work for Organizational Economic Development Plan

1.  Streamline Economic Development-Related Committees for Organizational Efficiency

2.  Create new Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application Process

3.  Revise Policies, Rules, and Regulations of Alcohol Licenses for Restaurants

Ali Carter, Economic Development Coordinator 

12.Discussion and Vote: A Letter in Support of Bill S.868/H.1377 (An Act Empowering Cities and Towns to Impose a Fee on Certain Real Estate Transactions to Support Affordable Housing)
Lenard T. Diggins, Select Board Member
13.Discussion & Approval: BlueBike Station Relocation - Railroad Lot
Daniel Amstutz, Senior Transportation Planner
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
14.Change of Pick Up / Drop Off Location at Stratton School

Sandra Cannon & Steve Angelo

Arlington Public Schools Transportation Department

15.Safety Issues on Elmhurst Road
Pam Wolfson and Alan LaRue, Newcomb Street
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Town Manager, and/or conduct contract negotiations with same.
Next Scheduled Meeting of Select Board November 8, 2021
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When: Oct 25, 2021 07:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Topic: Select Board Meeting
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