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July 19, 2021
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Hurd stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Update: Housing Production Plan
Receipt and to accept report
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and to accept report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and to accept report. 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)
Town Clerk Presentation Re: RePrecincting Requirements and Proposed
Receive: Town Clerk Presentation Re: RePrecincting Requirements and Proposed
Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Go Out Doors Art Request
Approval for display July 23 to October 31
Mr. Helmuth moved approval for display July 23 to October 31.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval for display July 23 to October 31. 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)
Request: Hawker/Peddler Selling Richie's Slush
Approval to operate between the hours of 12pm and 6pm
Mr. Hurd moved approval to operate between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval to operate between the hours of 12pm and 6pm. 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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: June 9, 2021; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2024); Request: Contractor/D
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: June 9, 2021; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2024); Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; 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)
7:15 p.m. Elmhurst Road
Approval and a referral to the Town Manager to look into the traffic issues
Mr. Diggins moved approval and a referral to the Town Manager to look into the traffic issues.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval and a referral to the Town Manager to look into the traffic issues. 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)
7:15 p.m. Mount Gilboa Neighborhood Association
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Mount Gilboa Neighborhood Association
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)
Constables for the Town of Arlington (all terms to expire 6/30/2024)
Approval of Stephen Kelly and Wayne Parseghian to be appointed as Constables
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Stephen Kelly and Wayne Parseghian to be appointed as Constables.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Stephen Kelly and Wayne Parseghian to be appointed as Constables. 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) Mr. Hurd recused himself from Sean Galvin's appointment discussion and left the meeting from 9:00pm, returning at 9:01pm..” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval of Sean Galvin to be appointed as a Constable
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of Sean Galvin to be appointed as a Constable.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe third number in the count (4-0-1) is John Hurd, who did not vote. John Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd recused himself from Sean Galvin's appointment discussion and left the meeting from 9:0”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of Sean Galvin to be appointed as a Constable. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0-1).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
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)
Request: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver
Request: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver Paul Palei, 64 Mount Vernon Street Mr. Hurd advised Mr. Palei to submit exemption criteria to the Select Board Office and this can be handled...
Request: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver Paul Palei, 64 Mount Vernon Street Mr. Hurd advised Mr. Palei to submit exemption criteria to the Select Board Office and this can be handled administratively.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Request: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver Paul Palei, 64 Mount Vernon Street Mr. Hurd advised Mr. Palei to submit exemption criteria to the Select Board Office and this can be handled administratively. 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).”
Request: Handicap Parking Space on Allen Street
Authorize the Town Manager to confer with Arlington Police Department for Handicap Parking designation
Mr. Hurd moved to authorize the Town Manager to confer with Arlington Police Department for Handicap Parking designation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to authorize the Town Manager to confer with Arlington Police Department for Handicap Parking designation. 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: Connect Arlington Sustainable Transportation Plan
Endorse this plan (Connect Arlington Sustainable Transportation Plan)
Mr. Diggins moved to endorse this plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to endorse this plan. 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)
Discussion: Arlington Housing Authority Tenant Member Appointment
Have the Chair, Mr. DeCourcey, oversee this process
Mrs. Mahon moved to have the Chair, Mr. DeCourcey, oversee this process.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to have the Chair, Mr. DeCourcey, oversee this process. 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)
Discussion: Proposed Timeline for Requesting Expressions of Interest Marijuana
Mr. Hurd approved the timeline for both processes as outlined in Mr. Heim's memo
Mr. Hurd approved the timeline for both processes as outlined in Mr. Heim's memo.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd approved the timeline for both processes as outlined in Mr. Heim's memo. 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).”
Town Manager Evaluation
Have the Chair start the process for renewing the Town Manager's contract and to begin negotiations
Mr. Hurd moved to have the Chair start the process for renewing the Town Manager's contract and to begin negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to have the Chair start the process for renewing the Town Manager's contract and to begin negotiations. 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)
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Concerns on Eastern Avenue
Receipt and to refer this to the Transportation Advisory Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved receipt and to refer this to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt and to refer this to the Transportation Advisory Committee. 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)
Lack of Cleanliness on the Streets in Business Districts
Receipt and to refer this to the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and to refer this to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and to refer this to the Town Manager. 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:57p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:57p.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: 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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