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December 5, 2022
13 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
To Review and Approve Bond Issue, Bond Anticipation Note and Related
Approval of the sale of the bond and bond anticipation notes closing on December 15, 2022, as well as the determination and approval of the maximum life of department equipment as contained in the...
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the sale of the bond and bond anticipation notes closing on December 15, 2022, as well as the determination and approval of the maximum life of department equipment as contained in the memo.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the sale of the bond and bond anticipation notes closing on December 15, 2022, as well as the determination and approval of the maximum life of department equipment as contained in the memo. 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)
Discussion & Vote: Town Manager Position Search Statement and
Approve the final statement for the job application for Town Manager with the amendment of $200+/- and a deadline of January 13, 2022, at 4:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the final statement for the job application for Town Manager with the amendment of $200+/- and a deadline of January 13, 2022, at 4:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the final statement for the job application for Town Manager with the amendment of $200+/- and a deadline of January 13, 2022, at 4:00p.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)
Establish a screening committee comprised of the superintendent or their designee; one town employee and one person suggested by each member of the Board with the understanding that no more than...
Mr. Hurd moved to establish a screening committee comprised of the superintendent or their designee; one town employee and one person suggested by each member of the Board with the understanding that no more than two members of the Board can serve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to establish a screening committee comprised of the superintendent or their designee; one town employee and one person suggested by each member of the Board with the understanding that no more than two members of the Board can serve. 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: Minutes of Meeting: November 7, 2022; November 21, 2022; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License,
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: November 7, 2022; November 21, 2022; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 12/10/22 @ Arlington
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)
Commission for Arts and
Approve: Commission for Arts and
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)
Clean Energy Future Committee Amos Meeks
Approve: Clean Energy Future Committee Amos Meeks
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)
Election Review 2022 and Election Preview 2023
Receive: Election Review 2022 and Election Preview 2023
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)
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)
Vote: Date for 2023 Annual Town Election
Set the date of the date for the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m
Mr. Hurd moved to set the date of the date for the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to set the date of the date for the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 8:00p.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: Hurd)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, December 9, 2022, and close the last Friday on January 27, 2023. Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 24, 2023
Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, December 9, 2022, and close the last Friday on January 27, 2023. Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, December 9, 2022, and close the last Friday on January 27, 2023. Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 24, 2023 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)
Discussion & Potential Vote: Referrals to Public Memorial Committee / Seeking a
Refer Magliozzi Boulevard to the Public Memorials Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer Magliozzi Boulevard to the Public Memorials Committee
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer Magliozzi Boulevard to the Public Memorials Committee 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)
Online ADA Compliance Strategy and Training Plan
Receive: Online ADA Compliance Strategy and Training Plan
Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey 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: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:15p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:15p.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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