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October 25, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Mr. Diggins moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
ARPA Funding Presentation
Approval of the proposed vote
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the proposed vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the proposed vote. 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)
Junior High West/Ottoson Middle School Centennial Anniversary
Approve: Junior High West/Ottoson Middle School Centennial Anniversary
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)
8:15p.m. Eversource Petition/Mass Ave and Lockeland Ave
Approval subject to the conditions as set forth by the Engineering Department
Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to the conditions as set forth by the Engineering Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to the conditions as set forth by the Engineering Department. 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: Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Thursday, November 11th; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer Licens
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Thursday, November 11th; 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)
Presentation and Receipt: Police Advisory Board Study Committee Interim
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Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
Revise Policies, Rules, and Regulations of Alcohol Licenses for Restaurants
Receipt of 1 and 3 and move approval of 2
Mr. Hurd move receipt of 1 and 3 and move approval of 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd move receipt of 1 and 3 and move approval of 2. 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 and Vote: A Letter in Support of Bill S.868/H.1377 (An Act
Approval of letter and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the Board
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of letter and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of letter and to authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the Board. 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)
Discussion & Approval: BlueBike Station Relocation - Railroad Lot
Approve: BlueBike Station Relocation - Railroad Lot
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)
Safety Issues on Elmhurst Road
Receipt and referral to Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referral to Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referral to 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: Diggins)
Move to Executive Session and adjourn executive session and open session at the same time
Mr. Diggins made a motion to move to Executive Session and adjourn executive session and open session at the same time.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
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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