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January 10, 2022
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Meeting: December 20, 2021
Approve: Minutes of Meeting: December 20, 2021
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)
Establishment of Veterans Memorial Park Gift Account
Approve: Establishment of Veterans Memorial Park Gift Account
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)
Removal of Double Poles
Request a meeting with representatives from Verizon, Eversource, RCN and Comcast as well as publish the list to the Town's website and ask for resident feedback
Mr. Diggins moved to request a meeting with representatives from Verizon, Eversource, RCN and Comcast as well as publish the list to the Town's website and ask for resident feedback.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to request a meeting with representatives from Verizon, Eversource, RCN and Comcast as well as publish the list to the Town's website and ask for resident feedback. 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)
Eversource Petition/Massachusetts Avenue
Approval subject to conditions except for waiving number 9
Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to conditions except for waiving number 9.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to conditions except for waiving number 9. 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) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from the following public hearings and turned over the meeting to Mrs. Mahon as chair..” (Motion: Helmuth)
National Grid Petition/Oakland Avenue
Approve: National Grid Petition/Oakland Avenue
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from the following public hearings and turned over the meeting to Mrs.”).
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
National Grid Petition/Massachusetts Avenue
Approval subject to conditions laid out in Engineering Memo within the public right of way
Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to conditions laid out in Engineering Memo within the public right of way.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from the following public hearings and turned over the meeting to Mrs.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval subject to conditions laid out in Engineering Memo within the public right of way. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
ARPA Investment in Equity & Outreach Proposed Expenditure Plan and ARPA
Approval of the expenditures
Mr. Diggins moved approval of the expenditures.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of the expenditures. 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)
Approval to endorse the expenditure for the water meter replacements
Mr. Helmuth moved approval to endorse the expenditure for the water meter replacements.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval to endorse the expenditure for the water meter replacements. 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)
For Discussion and Approval: All Alcohol License Regulations Changes
Approve: All Alcohol License Regulations Changes
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)
Presentation, Discussion and Vote: Marijuana Establishment Host Community
Grant a Host Community Agreement to Calyx Peak contingent upon successful negotiations with Town Manager and Town Council
Mr. Diggins moved to grant a Host Community Agreement to Calyx Peak contingent upon successful negotiations with Town Manager and Town Council.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to grant a Host Community Agreement to Calyx Peak contingent upon successful negotiations with Town Manager and Town Council. 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)
Make changes to the handbook to bring up to date
Authorize the Town Clerk to issue the Select Board Handbook to any persons pulling papers to run for office
Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Town Clerk to issue the Select Board Handbook to any persons pulling papers to run for office.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Town Clerk to issue the Select Board Handbook to any persons pulling papers to run for office. 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)
Request for Discussion of BLM Banner
Receipt with referral to the Chair
Mr. Helmuth moved receipt with referral to the Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt with referral to the Chair. 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)
Enter executive session and to adjourn at 10:40 p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 10:40 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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