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March 28, 2022
13 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
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 4/9/22 @ Robbins
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 4/9/22 @ Robbins Memorial
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)
Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Review Committee (terms to expire 1/31/2025)
Approve: Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Review Committee (terms to expire 1/31/2025)
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey yes (SO VOTED 5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
Approve: Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture (formerly
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)
Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board
Favorable action: Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board
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)
Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Prohibit the Use of Face Surveillance
Favorable action for a resolution with final wording to be worked out with Town Counsel
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action for a resolution with final wording to be worked out with Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action for a resolution with final wording to be worked out with Town Counsel. 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 14 Vote/Establish a Committee on Insurance Costs and Issues
No action: Article 14 Vote/Establish a Committee on Insurance Costs and Issues
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)
Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/ Noise Abatement
Favorable action: Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/ Noise Abatement
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)
Adopt a Resolution encouraging Integrated Pest Management, discouraging
Favorable action: Adopt a Resolution encouraging Integrated Pest Management, discouraging
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 27 Revolving Funds
Favorable action: Article 27 Revolving Funds
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)
Article 47 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Table to Wednesday, March 30th
Mr. Hurd moved to table to Wednesday, March 30th.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table to Wednesday, March 30th. 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 75 Resolution/Commitment to Increase Diversity in Town Appointments
Favorable action: Article 75 Resolution/Commitment to Increase Diversity in Town Appointments
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)
Article 73 Resolution/True Net Zero Opt-In Code for Cities and Towns
Approval of the Final Votes and Comments with a hold on Articles 8, 12 and 19 to be discussed on March 30th
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the Final Votes and Comments with a hold on Articles 8, 12 and 19 to be discussed on March 30th.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the Final Votes and Comments with a hold on Articles 8, 12 and 19 to be discussed on March 30th. 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:08p.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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