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February 23, 2022
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Sale of $196,000 Sewer Bond dated February 28, 2022 to
Approve: Approval of Sale of $196,000 Sewer Bond dated February 28, 2022 to
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonThe roll call does not list Stephen DeCourcey, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
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.” (Motion: Helmuth)
Final Vote to Designate Polling Locations
Approval of the polling locations
Mr. Diggins moved approval of the polling locations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of the polling locations. 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)
Council on Aging (terms to expire 1/31/2025)
Approve: Council on Aging (terms to expire 1/31/2025)
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)
Envision Arlington Committee (term to expire 1/31/2025)
Approve: Envision Arlington Committee (term to expire 1/31/2025)
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)
Human Rights Commission (term to expire 1/31/2025)
Approve: Human Rights Commission (term to expire 1/31/2025)
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)
Parking Advisory Committee Recommendation to Modify Parking Benefits
Approve: Parking Advisory Committee Recommendation to Modify Parking Benefits
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)
Transportation Advisory Committee Update
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Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Updating provisions regarding the Commissions' purpose, powers, roles, and resources to better reflect the realities of
Favorable action: Updating provisions regarding the Commissions' purpose, powers, roles, and resources to better reflect the realities of its experience and modernized
Mr. Diggins moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved favorable action. 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)
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. 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)
Amend the motion by adding "exclude any current members of a police department or any former members of the Arlington Police Department."
Mr. Hurd moved to amend the motion by adding "exclude any current members of a police department or any former members of the Arlington Police Department."
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to amend the motion by adding "exclude any current members of a police department or any former members of the Arlington Police Department." A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: no Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-1).” (Motion: Hurd)
Favorable action: Updating provisions regarding the Commissions' purpose, powers, roles, and resources to better reflect the realities of its experience and modernized
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. 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)
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. 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)
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. 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 Removal of Double Pole
Receipt and referral of item 11 to TAC and item 12 to the Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referral of item 11 to TAC and item 12 to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referral of item 11 to TAC and item 12 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:47p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:47p.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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