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April 10, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Enter executive session at 7:21p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session at 7:21p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session at 7:21p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Town Manager Contract, if appropriate
Appoint James R. Feeney as the Town Manager contract starting August 1, 2023
Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint James R. Feeney as the Town Manager contract starting August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint James R. Feeney as the Town Manager contract starting August 1, 2023. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: March 27, 2023; April 3, 2023; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremony, May 29, 2023; R
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: March 27, 2023; April 3, 2023; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremony, May 29, 2023; Request: Special (One Day) All-Alcohol License, 04/22/2023 @ Fidelity Ho
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Discussion and Approval: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Approval with amendments (Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval with amendments.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval with amendments. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Select Board Appointment to the 250th American Revolution Anniversary
Appoint Paul Fennelly (Select Board Appointment to the 250th American Revolution Anniversary)
Mr. Hurd moved to appoint Paul Fennelly.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to appoint Paul Fennelly. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Retirement Announcement: Veterans Services Director
Receipt and referred Item 15 to TAC and Item 13 to the Chair and Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred Item 15 to TAC and Item 13 to the Chair and Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred Item 15 to TAC and Item 13 to the Chair and Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:53p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:53p.m. 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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