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July 17, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: June 21, 2023; June 26, 2023; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 07/27/
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: June 21, 2023; June 26, 2023; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 07/27/2023 @ Robbins; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 08/18/2
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
A Middle Eastern Dance Show by Seyyide @ Whittemore Park on Thursday,
Approve: A Middle Eastern Dance Show by Seyyide @ Whittemore Park on Thursday,
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: All Alcohol Package Store - City Wine and Spirits
Approval subject to all conditions as set forth in the list below. Condition to not allow the following: Nips Kegs Malt liquor Candy Lottery Commitment to apply for zoning relief within 6 months
Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth in the list below. Condition to not allow the following: Nips Kegs Malt liquor Candy Lottery Commitment to apply for zoning relief within 6 months.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourcey, Helmuth
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth in the list below. Condition to not allow the following: Nips Kegs Malt liquor Candy Lottery Commitment to apply for zoning relief within 6 months. SO VOTED (3-2) Mr. DeCourcey and Mr. Helmuth voted in the negative..” (Motion: Diggins)
Approval: Signage and Traffic Rules & Orders Amendment for Electric Bus and
Approve: Signage and Traffic Rules & Orders Amendment for Electric Bus and
Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Bluebikes Station Expansion
Approve: Bluebikes Station Expansion
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Update: ARPA Budget
Receive: ARPA Budget
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Temporary Revisions to Parking Policy and Regulations to Incorporate
Approve: Temporary Revisions to Parking Policy and Regulations to Incorporate
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Discussion & Potential Vote: Special Town Meeting
Table to a date to be determined
Mr. Hurd moved to table to a date to be determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table to a date to be determined. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Appointment of Acting Town Manager July 29 - July 31
Appoint Mr. Heim as Acting Town Manager 7/29-7/31
Mr. Hurd moved to appoint Mr. Heim as Acting Town Manager 7/29-7/31.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to appoint Mr. Heim as Acting Town Manager 7/29-7/31. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Vote: Appoint Select Board Designee to Override Campaign Committee Co
Appoint the current chair to the override campaign committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint the current chair to the override campaign committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to appoint the current chair to the override campaign committee. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Stop Sign Request on Regis Road at Everett Street
Receipt of 19 and refer 17 and 18 to TAC
Mr. Diggins moved receipt of 19 and refer 17 and 18 to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt of 19 and refer 17 and 18 to TAC. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:34p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:34p.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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