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November 22, 2021
10 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
Acceptance of Funds Received From Various Entities
Approve: Acceptance of Funds Received From Various Entities
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)
Holiday Stroll in Arlington Heights on December 11, 2021
Approve: Holiday Stroll in Arlington Heights on December 11, 2021
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
Approve: PJ Library Chanukah Lantern Walk
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)
Minutes of Meeting: November 8, 2021
Approve: Minutes of Meeting: November 8, 2021
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
Approval of the MWRA Debt Shift of $1,845,727
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the MWRA Debt Shift of $1,845,727.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the MWRA Debt Shift of $1,845,727. 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)
Approval of the Property Tax Rate of $11.42 with a residential factor of 1
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the Property Tax Rate of $11.42 with a residential factor of 1.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the Property Tax Rate of $11.42 with a residential factor of 1. 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)
Human Resource Board (term to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Human Resource Board (term 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)
Discussion and Vote: 21 Precinct Map
Accept the recommended map
Mr. Helmuth moved to accept the recommended map.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to accept the recommended map.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)
Traffic Concerns on Recently Changed Appleton Street
Receipt and referred 11 to the Design Review Committee
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred 11 to the Design Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred 11 to the Design Review 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:58 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:58 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: 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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