MassVoter.com← Arlington Select BoardArlington Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2022
14 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
Discussion and Approval: Arlington Community Electricity Program - Default
Authorize the Town Manager to set the ACE Default Rate of no less than 25%
Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Town Manager to set the ACE Default Rate of no less than 25%.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Town Manager to set the ACE Default Rate of no less than 25%. 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)
Reappointment: Arlington Redevelopment Board
Approve: Reappointment: Arlington Redevelopment Board
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)
Presentation and Requested Adoption: Arlington Housing Plan
Table this discussion to a future Select Board Meeting
Mr. Hurd moved to table this discussion to a future Select Board Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table this discussion to a future Select Board 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: Hurd)
Review and Discussion: MA DHCD Draft Guidelines for MBTA Communities
Receive: MA DHCD Draft Guidelines for MBTA Communities
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)
Article 21 Vote/Extension of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board, Commission, or
No action: Article 21 Vote/Extension of Youth and Young Adult Advisory Board, Commission, or
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 24 Home Rule Legislation/Financial Estimates & Budget Documents
Have a 'will report' inserted in the Select Board report to Town Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to have a 'will report' inserted in the Select Board report to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to have a 'will report' inserted in the Select Board report to Town 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: Mahon)
Article 23 Vote/Board of Youth Services Updates
No action: Article 23 Vote/Board of Youth Services Updates
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 47 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable action: Article 47 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
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 8 Bylaw Amendment/Civilian Police Advisory Commission
Approve: Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Civilian Police Advisory Commission
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)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Regulation
Approve: Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Regulation
Mrs. Helmuth moved approval
From the minutes
“Mrs. 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 19 Vote/Street Name - "Magliozzi Boulevard"
Reconsider the vote for warrant article 19
Mr. Diggins moved to reconsider the vote for warrant article 19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to reconsider the vote for warrant article 19. 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)
No action for warrant article 19
Mr. Diggins moved no action for warrant article 19.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, MahonNo: Helmuth, Hurd
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved no action for warrant article 19. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: no Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: no Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes (SO VOTED 3-2).” (Motion: Diggins)
Request for Memorial for Julia Miller
Receipt and referred to the Parks and Recreation Department
Mr. Helmuth moved receipt and referred to the Parks and Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt and referred to the Parks and Recreation Department. 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
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:18p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:18p.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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