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May 22, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
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Jeffrey A. Chunglo, Director of Veterans' Services
Approve: Jeffrey A. Chunglo, Director of Veterans' Services
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 8, 2023; Arlington Soap Box Derby Local Race, June 10, 2023; Request: Contractor
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 8, 2023; Arlington Soap Box Derby Local Race, June 10, 2023; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 05
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
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“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Acceptance of Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding Sign Donation from the Arlington
Approve: Acceptance of Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding Sign Donation from the Arlington
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
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“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
7:15 p.m. Village Lane Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Village Lane Betterment
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
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“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion & Proposed Vote: Double Poles
The following four action steps: Authorize Town Manager to send letter to Verizon demanding the coordination with other licensees for the prompt replacement of the following double poles: o Mass....
Mr. DeCourcey moved the following four action steps: Authorize Town Manager to send letter to Verizon demanding the coordination with other licensees for the prompt replacement of the following double poles: o Mass. Ave. at Adams Street o 108 Warren Street Seek Verizon's Commitment to conduct a full audit of its double pole inventory and update the list for omissions prior to the submission to the state of its next semi-annual Double Pole Report for the period ending November 30, 2023. Seek Verizon's commitment to meet with the Town quarterly to review double pole list and hear steps Verizon will take to reduce the backlog. Request that Verizon provide details on specific steps it has taken to notify other licensees to coordinate the timely removal of double poles. Request Town Counsel to follow up with the Board regarding 5G licenses that the Town has granted to Verizon and notify them to replace the double pole and remove the equipment if located on the double pole.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved the following four action steps: Authorize Town Manager to send letter to Verizon demanding the coordination with other licensees for the prompt replacement of the following double poles: o Mass. Ave. at Adams Street o 108 Warren Street Seek Verizon's Commitment to conduct a full audit of its double pole inventory and update the list for omissions prior to the submission to the state of its next semi-annual Double Pole Report for the period ending November 30, 2023. Seek Verizon's commitment to meet with the Town quarterly to review double pole list and hear steps Verizon will take to reduce the backlog. Request that Verizon provide details on specific steps it has taken to notify other licensees to coordinate the timely removal of double poles. Request Town Counsel to follow up with the Board regarding 5G licenses that the Town has granted to Verizon and notify them to replace the double pole and remove the equipment if located on the double pole. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:46p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:46p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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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