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March 20, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Eric Helmuth
Absent: Stephen DeCourcey
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Meetings: February 27, 2023; March 6, 2023
Approve: Minutes of Meetings: February 27, 2023; March 6, 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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Wine and Malt License and Common Victualler License
Approve: Wine and Malt License and Common Victualler License
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2024 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve: Fiscal Year 2024 Water/Sewer Rates
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
New buildings that use fossil fuels must install solar photovoltaics (PV), where feasible
Favorable action: New buildings that use fossil fuels must install solar photovoltaics (PV), where feasible
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth 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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 14 Vote/Strategic Plan for New Growth
Table to 4/3 (Article 14 Vote/Strategic Plan for New Growth)
Mr. Helmuth moved to table to 4/3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to table to 4/3. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 15 Vote/Board of Youth Services Updates
Favorable action: Article 15 Vote/Board of Youth Services Updates
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Provide a process by which the Select Board and School Committee would by vote elect which means of publication will be
Approve: Provide a process by which the Select Board and School Committee would by vote elect which means of publication will be utilized, including print, for their respective
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonThe third number in the count (3-0-1) is Eric Helmuth, who did not vote. Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth 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: Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (3-0-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 66 Resolution/MBTA Services
Approve: Article 66 Resolution/MBTA Services
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion: Beautification Committee
Add the following to the charter of the Beautification Committee: - One member of the Arlington Center Business Association - One member of the Arlington Heights Business Association Mr. Hurd has...
Mr. Hurd moved to add the following to the charter of the Beautification Committee: - One member of the Arlington Center Business Association - One member of the Arlington Heights Business Association Mr. Hurd has been designated at the Select Board designee and will serve as chair of the committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to add the following to the charter of the Beautification Committee: - One member of the Arlington Center Business Association - One member of the Arlington Heights Business Association Mr. Hurd has been designated at the Select Board designee and will serve as chair of the 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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Proposed Updates to Select Board Handbook
Receive and approved the proposed updates
Mrs. Mahon moved to receive and approved the proposed updates.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to receive and approved the proposed updates. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
EALS Medford Street Bike Lanes
Receive: EALS Medford Street Bike Lanes
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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:08p.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 SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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