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September 12, 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
Hunger Action Day
Approve: Hunger Action Day
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 9/17/22 @ Arling
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 9/17/22 @ Arlington; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 9/24/22 @ Robbins
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)
7:15 p.m. Governor Road Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Governor Road Betterment
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
DEI Update - Community Equity Audit
Table: DEI Update - Community Equity Audit
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)
Appeal of Tree Warden Decision Re: Non-Removal of Honey Locust Tree @ 261
Table until determination is made by the Building Commissioner as to whether or not this is an as of right or special permit project
Mr. Hurd moved to table until determination is made by the Building Commissioner as to whether or not this is an as of right or special permit project.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table until determination is made by the Building Commissioner as to whether or not this is an as of right or special permit project. 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)
Review/Approval of 2022/2023 Select Board and Town Manager Goals
Approve: Review/Approval of 2022/2023 Select Board and Town Manager Goals
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd 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: Hurd)
Concerns Re: 40B at 1021-1025 Massachusetts Avenue
Receipt and referred 12 to TAC
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred 12 to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred 12 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
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:27p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:27p.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: Hurd)
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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