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December 20, 2021
15 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
Executive Order on Remote Participation
Go into executive session at 6:48p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to go into executive session at 6:48p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to go into executive session at 6:48p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. DeCourcey. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes.” (Motion: Mahon)
Vigil to Observe January 6th Anniversary @ Whittemore Park From 6:00p.m
Approval and to speak with the Chief of Police
Mrs. Mahon moved approval and to speak with the Chief of Police.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval and to speak with the Chief of Police. 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.” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Ratify Town Manager Contract, if appropriate
Approval of the Town Manager's contract as laid out
Mr. Hurd moved approval of the Town Manager's contract as laid out.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of the Town Manager's contract as laid out. 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.” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: December 6, 2021; Reappointment: Transportation Advisory Committee
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: December 6, 2021; Reappointment: Transportation Advisory Committee
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.” (Motion: Diggins)
Conservation Commission, Associate Commissioner (term to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Conservation Commission, Associate Commissioner (term to expire 6/30/2024)
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.” (Motion: Helmuth)
Disability Commission (term to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Disability Commission (term to expire 6/30/2024)
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.” (Motion: Mahon)
Envision Arlington Committee (term to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Envision Arlington Committee (term to expire 6/30/2024)
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.” (Motion: Helmuth)
Park and Recreation Commission, Associate Member (term to expire 6/30/2024)
Approve: Park and Recreation Commission, Associate Member (term to expire 6/30/2024)
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.” (Motion: Mahon)
Zoning Board of Appeals, Full Member
Approve: Zoning Board of Appeals, Full Member
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.” (Motion: Hurd)
Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member
Approve: Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member
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.” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: License Renewals
Approval of the licenses subject to any outstanding problems be corrected and accepted by the Town Manager of a written plan to address and prevent recurrence of issues located at 19 Park Avenue...
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the licenses subject to any outstanding problems be corrected and accepted by the Town Manager of a written plan to address and prevent recurrence of issues located at 19 Park Avenue by February 25, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the licenses subject to any outstanding problems be corrected and accepted by the Town Manager of a written plan to address and prevent recurrence of issues located at 19 Park Avenue by February 25, 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.” (Motion: Helmuth)
Creation of Semiquincentennial Committee
Approve: Creation of Semiquincentennial Committee
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.” (Motion: Diggins)
Discussion: CSO Outfall
Receipt of the presentation
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the presentation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the presentation. 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.” (Motion: Hurd)
Notice: Town Manager Vacation Buyback
Approval and referred agenda item number 15 to the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved approval and referred agenda item number 15 to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval and referred agenda item number 15 to the 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.” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:28p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:28p.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.” (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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