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March 21, 2022
17 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
Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
Endorse the CPAC Projects
Mrs. Helmuth moved to endorse the CPAC Projects.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Helmuth moved to endorse the CPAC Projects. 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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: February 23, 2022; No Left Turn at Mass Avenue and Appleton Street
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: February 23, 2022; No Left Turn at Mass Avenue and Appleton Street
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)
National Grid Petition/Ravine Street
Approve: National Grid Petition/Ravine Street
Mr. Helmuth 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 regarding National Grid and turned o”).
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
National Grid Petition/Herbert Road
Approve: National Grid Petition/Herbert Road
Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to the conditions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to the conditions. 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/Mystic Street
Approve: Eversource Petition/Mystic Street
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to the conditions.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to the conditions. 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)
Eversource Petition/Mill Street
Approve: Eversource Petition/Mill Street
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)
Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application
Approve: Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application
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)
Vote: Special Town Meeting, May 11, 2022
Approval to call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting to take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Mrs. Mahon moved approval to call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting to take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval to call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting to take place on Wednesday, May 11, 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approval to open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Monday, March 28, 2022, to be open at 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved approval to open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Monday, March 28, 2022, to be open at 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval to open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Monday, March 28, 2022, to be open at 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.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)
Article 26 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Favorable action: Article 26 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
This vote included Mr. Chapdelaine (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (6-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
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 Mr. Chapdelaine yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Noise Regulations for Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
Favorable action: Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Noise Regulations for Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
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)
To set out limitations of liability so that nothing in the bylaw should be construed to impose liability upon a domestic
Favorable action: To set out limitations of liability so that nothing in the bylaw should be construed to impose liability upon a domestic partner for the health or medical expenses of
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)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Regulation
Favorable action: Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Regulation
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)
Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Prohibit the Use of Face Surveillance
Table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 2022
Mr. Hurd moved to table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 21 Vote/Extension of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board, Commission, or
Table Articles 14, 15 and 21 to the Boards next meeting of March 28, 2022
Mrs. Mahon moved to table Articles 14, 15 and 21 to the Boards next meeting of March 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table Articles 14, 15 and 21 to the Boards next meeting of March 28, 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 73 Resolution/True Net Zero Opt-In Code for Cities and Towns
Table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 2022
Mrs. Mahon moved to table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table to the Board's next meeting of March 28, 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 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 11:12p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 11:12p.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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