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January 23, 2023
11 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
Every vote, in order
Proclamation Honoring Dan Shine
Approve: Proclamation Honoring Dan Shine
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)
Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 21, 2023
Approve: Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 21, 2023
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)
Consent Agenda: Black History Month Banners; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 01/28/2023 @ Robbins
Approve: Consent Agenda: Black History Month Banners; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 01/28/2023 @ Robbins
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)
Human Rights Commission (term to expire 06/30/2025)
Approve: Human Rights Commission (term to expire 06/30/2025)
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)
Poet Laureate of Arlington (term to expire 01/31/2026)
Approve: Poet Laureate of Arlington (term to expire 01/31/2026)
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)
Recommendation: Transportation Advisory Commission Reports
Accept the recommendations from TAC
Mrs. Mahon moved to accept the recommendations from TAC.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to accept the recommendations 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: Mahon)
Discussion & Potential Vote: Select Board Warrant Articles
Add Special Legislation/Appointment of Town Manager or Temporary Town Manager to the warrant
Mr. Helmuth moved to add Special Legislation/Appointment of Town Manager or Temporary Town Manager to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to add Special Legislation/Appointment of Town Manager or Temporary Town Manager to the warrant. 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)
Discussion & Potential Vote: In Person Participation at Select Board Meetings
Allow the public to be at Select Board Meetings
Mr. Hurd moved to allow the public to be at Select Board Meetings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to allow the public to be at Select Board 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: Hurd)
Foot of the Rocks Master Plan
Receipt and refer 16 to TAC and refer 17 to the chair to add to a future select board meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and refer 16 to TAC and refer 17 to the chair to add to a future select board meeting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and refer 16 to TAC and refer 17 to the chair to add to a future select board meeting. 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 10:11p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:11p.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)
Reappointments
Approve: Reappointments
Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve.
This vote is recorded in the separate Emergency Addendum minutes for this meeting (https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=7611&compileOutputType=1).
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)
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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