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November 8, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY2022 Quarterly Budget Update
Approve: FY2022 Quarterly Budget Update
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)
Acceptance of Grants From the Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation
Approve: Acceptance of Grants From the Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation
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)
Presentation and Vote: Veteran Memorial Park Designation
Approve: Veteran Memorial Park Designation
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)
PJ Library Chanukah Lantern Walk
Table to 11/22 Select Board Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to table to 11/22 Select Board Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table to 11/22 Select Board 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: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 13, 2021; October 25, 2021; October 28, 2021; Reappointments: Zoning Board
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 13, 2021; October 25, 2021; October 28, 2021; Reappointments: Zoning Board of Appeals; Request: Free Parking for Local Holiday Shopping; For Appro
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)
Open Space Committee (terms to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Open Space Committee (terms to expire 6/30/2024)
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)
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. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Presentation and Discussion: 21 Precinct Map
Receive: 21 Precinct Map
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)
Vote: Date for 2022 Annual Town Election
Set the date for the 2022 Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 2, 2022
Mrs. Mahon moved to set the date for the 2022 Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to set the date for the 2022 Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 2, 2022. 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)
For Approval: Opening of Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2022
Open the Town Meeting Warrant on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and close the last Friday in January 28, 2022
Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and close the last Friday in January 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Town Meeting Warrant on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and close the last Friday in January 28, 2022. 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)
No Parking Here to Corner Sign on Amsden Street
Approve: No Parking Here to Corner Sign on Amsden Street
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)
Comments Re: Affordable Housing Funding
Receipt and referred 17 and 19 to Town Manager and TAC and 18 to Public Memorials Committee
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred 17 and 19 to Town Manager and TAC and 18 to Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred 17 and 19 to Town Manager and TAC and 18 to Public Memorials 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: Diggins)
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)
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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