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March 13, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Resolution Requesting that National Grid Repair Significant Environmental
Approve: Resolution Requesting that National Grid Repair Significant Environmental
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.”).
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: SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Request for Extension: Black History Month Banners; Reappointments: Arlington Tree Committee (terms to e
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request for Extension: Black History Month Banners; Reappointments: Arlington Tree Committee (terms to expire 12/31/2025); Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities
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)
Request for Amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, Schedule I (Parking)
Approve: Request for Amendment to the Traffic Rules and Orders, Schedule I (Parking)
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)
Vote: Special Town Meeting, Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Set the date of Special Town Meeting to be Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Mr. Hurd moved to set the date of Special Town Meeting to be Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to set the date of Special Town Meeting to be Wednesday, May 3, 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: Hurd)
For Approval: Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Approval to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved approval to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.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)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Stenographic Record of Town Meeting
Favorable action: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Stenographic Record of Town Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. 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)
Article 12 Vote / Three-Year Moratorium on the Installation of Artificial Turf on Town
No action: Article 12 Vote / Three-Year Moratorium on the Installation of Artificial Turf on Town
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. 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)
Article 13 Vote / Appointed Town Clerk
Favorable action: Article 13 Vote / Appointed Town Clerk
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. 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)
Should it prove impractical to make a permanent appointment within the 180-day period, appoint an "Acting Town Manager"
Favorable action: Should it prove impractical to make a permanent appointment within the 180-day period, appoint an "Acting Town Manager" for no more than one year
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 20 Acceptance of Legislation / G.L.c. 32B sec. 20 OPEB Trust Funds
Favorable action: Article 20 Acceptance of Legislation / G.L.c. 32B sec. 20 OPEB Trust Funds
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. 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)
Article 64 Resolution / State Extended Producer Responsibility and Bottle Bill
Favorable action: Article 64 Resolution / State Extended Producer Responsibility and Bottle Bill
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DigginsEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (3-0-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained..” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 69 Resolution / Change State Flag & Seal
Approval of 6,7,8,11,18,19,65,67,68,69 and table 19,63,66
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of 6,7,8,11,18,19,65,67,68,69 and table 19,63,66.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of 6,7,8,11,18,19,65,67,68,69 and table 19,63,66. 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)
Request for 'No Parking' Sign on Davis Avenue
Receive: Request for 'No Parking' Sign on Davis Avenue
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon 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: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:56p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:56p.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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