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May 16, 2022
8 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
Request for Temporary Parking Exemption for AHS Senior Prom Buses
Approve: Request for Temporary Parking Exemption for AHS Senior Prom Buses
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 2, 2022; Request: Annual Greek Festival, June 10, 11, 12, 2022; For Approval: Be
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 2, 2022; Request: Annual Greek Festival, June 10, 11, 12, 2022; For Approval: Beer Garden @ Jason Russell House, Saturdays from June
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)
For Approval: Szechuan's Dumpling, 1360 Massachusetts Avenue, Lin Chen a) Common Victualler License
Approve: Szechuan's Dumpling, 1360 Massachusetts Avenue, Lin Chen a) Common Victualler License
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)
For Approval: 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)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
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)
Discussion & Vote: Appointment of Interim Town Manager
Authorize the chair to enter negotiations with Sandy Pooler to serve as Town Manager pursuant to Section 12B of the Town Manager Act
Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the chair to enter negotiations with Sandy Pooler to serve as Town Manager pursuant to Section 12B of the Town Manager Act.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the chair to enter negotiations with Sandy Pooler to serve as Town Manager pursuant to Section 12B of the Town Manager Act. 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: DeCourcey)
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2023 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve: Fiscal Year 2023 Water/Sewer Rates
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)
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 7:34p.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 7:34p.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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