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July 18, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: Diane Mahon
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
The Summer Soul Celebration on Thursday, August 4, 2022 @ Regent Theatre
Approve: The Summer Soul Celebration on Thursday, August 4, 2022 @ Regent Theatre
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 Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: June 13, 2022; June 27, 2022; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2025); Reques
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: June 13, 2022; June 27, 2022; Reappointments (all terms to expire 6/30/2025); Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
7:15 p.m. Reed Street Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Reed Street Betterment
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 Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
7:15 p.m. Thesda Street Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Thesda Street Betterment
Mr. Helmuth moved to approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
7:15 p.m. Elmhurst Road Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Elmhurst Road Betterment
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 Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion: Upcoming Authorized Use Limitation for Arlington High School
Receipt of the memo (Upcoming Authorized Use Limitation for Arlington High School)
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the memo.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, HurdStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this discussion.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the memo. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Update: Double Poles
Receive: Double Poles
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the report. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion: Letter of Support for Open Space and Recreation Plan
Approve the letter of support
Mr. Hurd moved to approve the letter of support.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve the letter of support. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Approval: Authorizing the Police Details for the State Primary
Approve: Authorizing the Police Details for the State Primary
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 Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Approval: Draft Joint Letter from Arlington Boards and
Authorize the chair to transmit a letter of initial comment with the Conservation Commission subject to any additional comments made by Mrs. Mahon
Mr. Helmuth moved to authorize the chair to transmit a letter of initial comment with the Conservation Commission subject to any additional comments made by Mrs. Mahon.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to authorize the chair to transmit a letter of initial comment with the Conservation Commission subject to any additional comments made by Mrs. Mahon. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Recommendations from Transportation Advisory Commission
Refer 20 to TAC and receipt of 18, 19 and 21
Mr. Hurd moved to refer 20 to TAC and receipt of 18, 19 and 21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to refer 20 to TAC and receipt of 18, 19 and 21. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. DeCourcey moved to adjourn at 10:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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 Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
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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