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May 2, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Vote: Article 24 Home Rule Legislation/Financial Estimates &
Favorable action of Article 24
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action of Article 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action of Article 24. 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)
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Approval except the use of the bike lane
Mr. Helmuth moved approval except the use of the bike lane.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval except the use of the bike lane. 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 Meetings: April 11, 2022; April 25, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approva
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: April 11, 2022; April 25, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremony, May 30, 2022; Charlie Proctor Memorial Ride;
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)
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Approval town moving forward with Community Paradigm Associates
Mr. Hurd moved approval town moving forward with Community Paradigm Associates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval town moving forward with Community Paradigm Associates. 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)
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Mr. Hurd moved to receive.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to receive. 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 8:00p.m; and stated that the Board will reconvene with the commencement of Annual Town Meeting and will remain in session from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:00p.m; and stated that the Board will reconvene with the commencement of Annual Town Meeting and will remain in session from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.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)
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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