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June 21, 2021
12 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
Prince Hall Day Resolution
Approve: Prince Hall Day Resolution
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 26, 2021; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2024); For Approval: Arlingto
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 26, 2021; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2024); For Approval: Arlington International Film Festival Banners; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer L
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
7:15 p.m. Ortona Street
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Ortona Street
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: All Alcohol License
Approve: All Alcohol License
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: Festival of Love, Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ Uncle Sam Plaza,
Approval subject to the applicant complying with any guidance they receive from other departments
Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to the applicant complying with any guidance they receive from other departments.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdNo: Mahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to the applicant complying with any guidance they receive from other departments. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: no Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Request: Handicap Parking Space on Allen Street
Table: Handicap Parking Space on Allen Street
Mr. Hurd moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table. 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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Restripe Chestnut Street to include the following
Approval subject to appropriate reconciliation with the Federal Aid Project of 1987
Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to appropriate reconciliation with the Federal Aid Project of 1987.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to appropriate reconciliation with the Federal Aid Project of 1987. 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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Expansion of Outdoor Seating
Approve: Expansion of Outdoor Seating
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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion: Mugar Property
Approval of Mr. Heim's motion as stated above
Mr. Hurd moved approval of Mr. Heim's motion as stated above.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of Mr. Heim's motion as stated above. 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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Nuisance Dog Hearing Requested
Receive: Nuisance Dog Hearing Requested
Mr. Diggins moved to receive.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to receive. 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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 11:04p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 11:04p.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. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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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