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April 4, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and Vice Chair
Close the nominations (Len Diggins nominated as Chair)
Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Nominate Mr. Diggins as Chair of the Select Board
A roll call vote was then taken by Mr. Heim to nominate Mr. Diggins as Chair of the Select Board.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was then taken by Mr. Heim to nominate Mr. Diggins as Chair of the Select Board. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).”
Open nominations for Vice Chair
Mr. Diggins moved to open nominations for Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to open nominations for Vice Chair. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Close the nominations (Diane Mahon nominated as Vice Chair)
Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Elect Mrs. Mahon as Vice Chair of the Select Board
A roll call vote was taken by Mr. Heim for the nomination of Mrs. Mahon as Vice Chair of the Select Board
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken by Mr. Heim for the nomination of Mrs. Mahon as Vice Chair of the Select Board A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth yes SO VOTED (5-0).”
Run to Remember Julia Miller
Approve: Run to Remember Julia Miller
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: March 7, 2022; Farmers' Market 2022; Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana-Farb
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: March 7, 2022; Farmers' Market 2022; Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI); Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Req
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)
Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application
Approve: Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application
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)
Discussion: Potential 40B Application Located at 1021-1027 Massachusetts
Receive: Potential 40B Application Located at 1021-1027 Massachusetts
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
Article 77 Resolution/Establishing an Integrated Pest Management Policy for Town
Approval of the final votes and comments as amended by the Board's comments
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the final votes and comments as amended by the Board's comments.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the final votes and comments as amended by the Board's comments. 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)
Letter Concerning Utility Poles
Receipt and referred to the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred 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: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:19p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:19p.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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