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October 24, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Long Range Plan Presentation
Receive: Long Range Plan Presentation
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)
Acceptance of Funds from the Estate of Norine T. Casey to the John J. Bilafer
Approve: Acceptance of Funds from the Estate of Norine T. Casey to the John J. Bilafer
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)
Minutes of Meeting: October 13, 2022
Approve: Minutes of Meeting: October 13, 2022
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)
Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds
Approve: Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds
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)
CDBG Subcommittee
Approve: CDBG Subcommittee
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)
Cyrus E. Dallin Board of Trustees
Approval of Mr. DeCew (Cyrus E. Dallin Board of Trustees)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Mr. DeCew.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Mr. DeCew. 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)
Approval of Ms. Moyer (Cyrus E. Dallin Board of Trustees)
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of Ms. Moyer.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of Ms. Moyer. 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: Common Victualller and All Alcohol Beverages License
Approve with the hours of operation to be 7:00a.m.-12:00a.m. Monday- Sunday
Mr. Hurd moved to approve with the hours of operation to be 7:00a.m.-12:00a.m. Monday- Sunday.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve with the hours of operation to be 7:00a.m.-12:00a.m. Monday- Sunday. 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)
Community Equity Audit Interim Report
Receive: Community Equity Audit Interim Report
Mrs. Mahon moved to receive.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
Update & Recommendations: Transportation Advisory Commission Reports
Receipt of the two reports from TAC
Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the two reports from TAC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt of the two reports from 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: Hurd)
Follow TAC's recommendation to remove the one circles parking spot next to the crosswalk across Mass Avenue
Mr. Hurd moved to follow TAC's recommendation to remove the one circles parking spot next to the crosswalk across Mass Avenue.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to follow TAC's recommendation to remove the one circles parking spot next to the crosswalk across Mass Avenue. 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)
Follow TAC's recommendation to install a crosswalk on the west side Sunset Road across Summer Street as well as the designation of no parking signs as well as crosswalk and warning signs
Mr. Hurd moved to follow TAC's recommendation to install a crosswalk on the west side Sunset Road across Summer Street as well as the designation of no parking signs as well as crosswalk and warning signs.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to follow TAC's recommendation to install a crosswalk on the west side Sunset Road across Summer Street as well as the designation of no parking signs as well as crosswalk and warning signs. 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)
Unclear Stop Line at Symmes Road Light
Receipt and referred to TAC
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred 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
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:20p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:20p.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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