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December 6, 2021
5 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
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: November 22, 2021; November 29, 2021; Vote: Chapter 268A, Section 20(b)(3) Certifica
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: November 22, 2021; November 29, 2021; Vote: Chapter 268A, Section 20(b)(3) Certification
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)
Discussion & Endorsement: ARPA Investment in Parks & Open Spaces Proposed
Approve: Discussion & Endorsement: ARPA Investment in Parks & Open Spaces Proposed
Mr. Hurd moved to approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to 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: Declaration of Trust for the Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Approve: Declaration of Trust for the Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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)
Blue Bikes Rack and Pedestrian Safety at Railroad Parking Lot
Receipt and referred to Town Manager for report back at a future meeting
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager for report back at a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager for report back at a future 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: Diggins)
Enter executive session and to adjourn at 8:26 p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 8:26 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 8:26 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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