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February 7, 2022
12 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
To Review and Approve Bond Issue, Bond Anticipation Note and Related
Approve: To Review and Approve Bond Issue, Bond Anticipation Note and Related
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)
FY2022 Second Quarter Financial Report
Approve: FY2022 Second Quarter Financial Report
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)
FY2023 Town Manager's Budget Presentation
Receive: FY2023 Town Manager's Budget Presentation
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)
Discussion and Vote: Polling Locations
Approve: Polling Locations
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 10, 2022; January 24, 2022; For Approval: Arlington Reads Together Banners;
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: January 10, 2022; January 24, 2022; For Approval: Arlington Reads Together Banners; Acceptance of Funds Received From Various Entities
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)
Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 15, 2022
Approve: Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 15, 2022
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)
For Approval: Arlington Public Art Youth Banner Initiative on
Approve: Arlington Public Art Youth Banner Initiative on
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)
Presentation: Remote Participation Study Committee Interim Report
Receipt and referred to Town Manager for a review of budget implications of a pilot program
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager for a review of budget implications of a pilot program.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager for a review of budget implications of a pilot program. 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)
ARPA Investment in Affordable Housing - Request from Housing
Approve: ARPA Investment in Affordable Housing - Request from Housing
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)
Review and Approve: Select Board Goals
Approve: Review and Approve: Select Board Goals
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)
Comments Re: Overnight Parking Pilot Program
Receipt of all and referral of Item 15 to the Town Manager for review and Item 17 to the Chair
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of all and referral of Item 15 to the Town Manager for review and Item 17 to the Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of all and referral of Item 15 to the Town Manager for review and Item 17 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: Hurd)
Enter executive session and to adjourn at 11:00 p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and to adjourn at 11:00 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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