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September 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
For Discussion and Approval: Response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint of
Authorize the Legal Department to file a response on behalf of the Select Board and to approve the draft response subject to any amendments
Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Legal Department to file a response on behalf of the Select Board and to approve the draft response subject to any amendments.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to authorize the Legal Department to file a response on behalf of the Select Board and to approve the draft response subject to any amendments. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: August 14, 2023; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/14/2023 @ Whitte
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: August 14, 2023; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/14/2023 @ Whittemore; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/14/2023 @ Whit
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
7:15 p.m. Oldham Road Betterment
Approval contingent upon the receipt of sufficient funds
Mr. Diggins moved approval contingent upon the receipt of sufficient funds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval contingent upon the receipt of sufficient funds. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Vote: Select Board Appointee to Artificial Turf Study Committee
Approve: Select Board Appointee to Artificial Turf Study Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: No Parking Sign on West Street
Approve: No Parking Sign on West Street
Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Vote: Approval of Mass Ave/Appleton Safety and Accessibility Project
Approve the conceptual design
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the conceptual design.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, MahonNo: HurdStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.; Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this discussion.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the conceptual design. SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Hurd voted in the negative. Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Approve the removal of trees
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the removal of trees.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve the removal of trees. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 14 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Infrastructure Demonstration
Favorable action: Article 14 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Infrastructure Demonstration
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.; Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this discussion.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
Removal of Speed Limit 30 Signs on Broadway and Warren Street
Receipt and referred to Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt and referred to Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:31 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:31 p.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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