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August 22, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Approve the proclamation (Proclamation: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month)
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the proclamation.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the proclamation. 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: July 18, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlaye
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: July 18, 2022; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Contractor/
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. 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: Wine and Malt License
Approve: Wine and Malt License
Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve. 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)
For Approval: Pickup/Dropoff Signs @ Arlington High School
Approve: Pickup/Dropoff Signs @ Arlington High School
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. 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)
Summary: Dallin's School Safe Arrival/Dismissal "School Street" Pilot Program
Receive: Summary: Dallin's School Safe Arrival/Dismissal "School Street" Pilot Program
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)
Appeal of Tree Worden Decision Re; Non-Removal of Honey Locust Tree @ 261
Table: Appeal of Tree Worden Decision Re; Non-Removal of Honey Locust Tree @ 261
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table. 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 & Vote: Update of Town Hall and Light Pole Banner Policy
Remove the Town Hall Facade from a place of public forum and government speech
Mrs. Mahon moved to remove the Town Hall Facade from a place of public forum and government speech.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourcey, Helmuth
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to remove the Town Hall Facade from a place of public forum and government speech. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: no Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: no SO VOTED (3-2).” (Motion: Mahon)
Review/Approval of 2022/2023 Select Board and Town Manager Goals
Table: Review/Approval of 2022/2023 Select Board and Town Manager Goals
Mrs. Mahon moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table. 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)
MBTA Assessment
On behalf of the Select Board request that Arlington's MBTA assessment be recalculated at the upcoming MBTA meetings
Mrs. Mahon moved on behalf of the Select Board request that Arlington's MBTA assessment be recalculated at the upcoming MBTA meetings.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved on behalf of the Select Board request that Arlington's MBTA assessment be recalculated at the upcoming MBTA meetings. 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)
Banners on Town Hall
Receipt and referred items 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29 to TAC
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred items 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29 to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred items 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29 to TAC. 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)
Adjourn to enter executive session at 10:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn to enter executive session at 10:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn to enter executive session at 10:00p.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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