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June 9, 2021
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Letter of Appreciation for Howard Muise, Chair of Transportation Advisory
Table this item to another meeting
Mr. Diggins moved to table this item to another meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to table this item to another meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Request for Pride Event at Uncle Sam Plaza on June 13, 2021
Approve: Request for Pride Event at Uncle Sam Plaza on June 13, 2021
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Consent Agenda: Acceptance of Donations, Gifts, and Grants:; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Approve: Consent Agenda: Acceptance of Donations, Gifts, and Grants:; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Disability Commission
Approve: Disability Commission
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request: On Street Overnight Parking Permit/Waiver
No action: On Street Overnight Parking Permit/Waiver
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: 3 Designated Rideshare Parking Spots @ 23 Broadway
Approve: 3 Designated Rideshare Parking Spots @ 23 Broadway
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Discussion and Approval: Relocation of Bus Stops on Pleasant Street
Approve: Relocation of Bus Stops on Pleasant Street
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Approval: Constable Appointment Process
Approve: Constable Appointment Process
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Short-Term Rental Application for Board Office Use
Approve: Short-Term Rental Application for Board Office Use
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Report: Website & Communications Survey
Receive: Report: Website & Communications Survey
Mr. Helmuth moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Move to executive session and adjourn executive session and open session at the same time
Mrs. Mahon made a motion to move to executive session and adjourn executive session and open session at the same time.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon made a motion to move to executive session and adjourn executive session and open session at the same time. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval of Executive Session Minutes
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Executive Session Minutes.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Diggins, Helmuth
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Executive Session Minutes. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: abstain Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (3-0-2).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approve release of the minutes
Mr. Diggins moved to Approve release of the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to Approve release of the minutes A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn from executive session and open session at 9:55 p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn from executive session and open session at 9:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn from executive session and open session at 9:55 p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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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