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March 7, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request for Increase of Funds to Private Way Repair Revolving Fund
Approve: Request for Increase of Funds to Private Way Repair Revolving Fund
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: February 7, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: School Bus M
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: February 7, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: School Bus Monitors - Special Municipal Employees
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)
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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Verizon Petition/Massachusetts Avenue and Willow Court
Approve: Verizon Petition/Massachusetts Avenue and Willow Court
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)
Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Applications
Approval subject to conditions set forth in memos
Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to conditions set forth in memos.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to conditions set forth in memos. 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)
Articles for Review
Favorable action: Articles for Review
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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)
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. 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)
Table to the next meeting of 3/21
Mr. Hurd moved to table to the next meeting of 3/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table to the next meeting of 3/21. 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)
No action: Articles for Review
Mrs. Mahon moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved no 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)
Favorable action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, HurdNo: DeCourcey, Mahon
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: no Mr. DeCourcey: no SO VOTED (3-2).” (Motion: Hurd)
No action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no 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)
Table Article Bylaw Amendment/Civilian Police Advisory Commission until the Board's next meeting
Mr. Helmuth moved to table Article Bylaw Amendment/Civilian Police Advisory Commission until the Board's next meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to table Article Bylaw Amendment/Civilian Police Advisory Commission until the Board's next 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: Helmuth)
Approve the remaining warrant articles
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the remaining warrant articles.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the remaining warrant articles. 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)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 11:03p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 11:03p.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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