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June 5, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Len Diggins
Absent: Stephen DeCourcey
During the meeting:
- John Hurd stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
FY2023 Third Quarter Financial Report
Receive: FY2023 Third Quarter Financial Report
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Friday Night Concert Series Beer Garden @ Arlington Reservoir, Fridays from
Approve: Friday Night Concert Series Beer Garden @ Arlington Reservoir, Fridays from
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 22, 2023; Rainbow Commission Requests; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; R
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 22, 2023; Rainbow Commission Requests; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Reappointments; Garage Band on Saturday June 17, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Arlington Housing Authority Tenant Member
Appoint Fiorella Badilla (Arlington Housing Authority Tenant Member)
Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint Fiorella Badilla.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, MahonJohn Hurd stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Hurd recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint Fiorella Badilla. SO VOTED (3-0) Mr. Hurd recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Disability Commission
Approve: Disability Commission
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: All Alcohol License Transfer
Approve: All Alcohol License Transfer
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: All Alcohol Package Store - City Wine, Spirits and Smoke Shop
Table to 6/26/2023 meeting
Mr. Hurd moved to table to 6/26/2023 meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table to 6/26/2023 meeting. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion & Vote: Mass Ave Outbound Bus Lane & Safety Improvements
Approval of Bus Lane and Safety Improvements Design
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Bus Lane and Safety Improvements Design.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of Bus Lane and Safety Improvements Design. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Protect against future fiscal shocks and maintain the Town's strong bond rating
Hold a Town Special Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override question to be approved by the Select Board; and that...
Mrs. Mahon moved to hold a Town Special Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override question to be approved by the Select Board; and that timely written notice of such election shall be directed to the Town Clerk in compliance with G.L.c. 54 §42C.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to hold a Town Special Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override question to be approved by the Select Board; and that timely written notice of such election shall be directed to the Town Clerk in compliance with G.L.c. 54 §42C. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
The following questions shall be placed upon the November 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot as follows: a. Proposition 2 ½ Override "Shall the Town of Arlington be allowed to assess an additional...
Mrs. Mahon moved that the following questions shall be placed upon the November 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot as follows: a. Proposition 2 ½ Override "Shall the Town of Arlington be allowed to assess an additional $7,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the operating budgets of the Town and the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July first, 2024? YES NO "
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved that the following questions shall be placed upon the November 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot as follows: a. Proposition 2 ½ Override "Shall the Town of Arlington be allowed to assess an additional $7,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the operating budgets of the Town and the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July first, 2024? YES NO " SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Receive and approve the FY24 override commitments for the November 7, 2023, override vote with amendments
Mrs. Mahon moved to receive and approve the FY24 override commitments for the November 7, 2023, override vote with amendments.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to receive and approve the FY24 override commitments for the November 7, 2023, override vote with amendments. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Update: Mass Ave/Appleton Corridor Project and Chestnut Street Safety Project
Receipt of item 24 and referred items 23 and 24 to TAC and Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt of item 24 and referred items 23 and 24 to TAC and Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt of item 24 and referred items 23 and 24 to TAC and Town Manager. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:36 p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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