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October 13, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Hurd stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Introduction of Anna Litten - Library Director
Approve: Introduction of Anna Litten - Library Director
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)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: September 28, 2022; Reappointments: Zoning Board of Appeals (terms to expire 10/30/2
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: September 28, 2022; Reappointments: Zoning Board of Appeals (terms to expire 10/30/2025); For Approval: Arlington Open Studios Lawn Signs through November
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)
ACAC Grants Committee (formerly Arlington Cultural Council)
Approve: ACAC Grants Committee (formerly Arlington Cultural Council)
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)
Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Approve: Arlington Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd recused himself..” (Motion: Helmuth)
Board of Registrars
Receive: Board of Registrars
Mr. Helmuth moved to receive.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth 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: Helmuth)
CDBG Subcommittee
Receive: CDBG Subcommittee
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)
Memo Regarding Status of Chestnut Street
Receive 17 and 18 and refer 16 to the Town Manager
Mrs. Mahon moved to receive 17 and 18 and refer 16 to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to receive 17 and 18 and refer 16 to the Town Manager. 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. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 9:03p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 9:03p.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: Helmuth)
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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