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August 9, 2021
22 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
Arlington Housing Authority Tenant Member Appointment
Open nominations
Mrs. Mahon moved to open nominations.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to open nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: recuse Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Nominate Ms. Fiorella Badilla and close nominations
Mrs. Mahon moved to nominate Ms. Fiorella Badilla and close nominations.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to nominate Ms. Fiorella Badilla and close nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: recuse Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Nominate Fiorella Badilla
Mrs. Mahon moved to nominate Fiorella Badilla.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to nominate Fiorella Badilla. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: recuse Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval of Sale of $162,225 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water
Approve: Approval of Sale of $162,225 Sewer Bond to the Massachusetts Water
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)
Presentation: Bus Network Redesign
Receive: Bus Network Redesign
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. 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)
Net Zero Action Plan
Endorse the Net Zero Action Plan
Mrs. Mahon moved to endorse the Net Zero Action Plan.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to endorse the Net Zero Action Plan. 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)
Annual Dock Permit Review
Approval of changes and to appoint Emily Sullivan as the Board's Designee
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of changes and to appoint Emily Sullivan as the Board's Designee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of changes and to appoint Emily Sullivan as the Board's Designee. 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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: June 21, 2021; For Approval: Boston Women's Market @ Uncle Sam Plaza, Saturday,; Rea
Approval of items 7 - 11 and asked that item 12 be removed from the consent agenda
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of items 7 - 11 and asked that item 12 be removed from the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of items 7 - 11 and asked that item 12 be removed from the consent agenda. 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)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 9/18/21 @ Ed Burns Arena for Town Day Run
Approval of the Special One Day License at the Ed Burns Arena for Town Day Run
Mr. Hurd moved approval of the Special One Day License at the Ed Burns Arena for Town Day Run.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of the Special One Day License at the Ed Burns Arena for Town Day Run. 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)
Community Preservation Act Committee
Approve: Community Preservation Act Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth 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: Helmuth)
Symmes Memorial Fund Board of Directors - Update from Board of Directors
The Town of Arlington acting by and through its Select Board and Town Manager authorizes and encourages the Symmes Memorial Fund Board of Directors to do all things necessary and appropriate...
Mrs. Mahon moved that the Town of Arlington acting by and through its Select Board and Town Manager authorizes and encourages the Symmes Memorial Fund Board of Directors to do all things necessary and appropriate including without limitation filing all necessary motions with the Supreme Judicial Court or other court of competent jurisdiction in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General to effect a distribution of funds remaining from the dissolution of Symmes Hospital Inc. or any of its related entities to the Symmes Memorial Fund to further its corporate purpose of aiding medical use or related organizations be they public or private in the Town of Arlington.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved that the Town of Arlington acting by and through its Select Board and Town Manager authorizes and encourages the Symmes Memorial Fund Board of Directors to do all things necessary and appropriate including without limitation filing all necessary motions with the Supreme Judicial Court or other court of competent jurisdiction in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General to effect a distribution of funds remaining from the dissolution of Symmes Hospital Inc. or any of its related entities to the Symmes Memorial Fund to further its corporate purpose of aiding medical use or related organizations be they public or private in the Town of Arlington. 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)
Approve: Symmes Memorial Fund Board of Directors - Update from Board of Directors
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
For Approval: Beer Garden @ Jason Russell House, Saturdays in September
Approve: Beer Garden @ Jason Russell House, Saturdays in September
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Request: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver
Approve: On Street Overnight Parking Waiver
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)
AHS Building Project Presentation
Extension of the 11:00p.m. rule
Mr. Hurd moved extension of the 11:00p.m. rule.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved extension of the 11:00p.m. rule. 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)
Discussion & Vote: Select Board Designee to Remote Participation Study
Nomine Mr. Helmuth (Select Board Designee to Remote Participation Study)
Mr. Hurd moved to nomine Mr. Helmuth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to nomine Mr. Helmuth. 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)
ARPA Funding Presentation
Approval of Mr. Chapdelaine's requests
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of Mr. Chapdelaine's requests.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of Mr. Chapdelaine's requests. 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)
Concerns Re: Arlington Housing Authority Appointment Process
Receipt of the Correspondence Received
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of the Correspondence Received.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt of the Correspondence Received. 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)
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. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approval second by Mr. Hurd
Mrs. Mahon moved approval second by Mr. Hurd
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval second by Mr. Hurd 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)
Approve and release the minutes stated above
Mr. Hurd moved to approve and release the minutes stated above seconded by Mr. Diggins.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve and release the minutes stated above seconded by Mr. Diggins. 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, second: Diggins)
Adjourn from executive session and open session at 11:23 p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn from executive session and open session at 11:23 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn from executive session and open session at 11:23 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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