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October 11, 2023
8 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
Review of Select Board Position on Mugar Development
Reaffirm their opposition to any development located at the Mugar Wetlands
Mrs. Mahon moved that the Select Board reaffirm their opposition to any development located at the Mugar Wetlands.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved that the Select Board reaffirm their opposition to any development located at the Mugar Wetlands. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
End of Year Budget Report
Receive: End of Year Budget Report
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
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“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/29/2023 @ Buck Field for; Request: Permit for Veteran
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/29/2023 @ Buck Field for; Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Saturday, November 11th; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
Approve: Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Approval: Draft Select Board Report to Special Town Meeting
Approve: Draft Select Board Report to Special Town Meeting
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Transportation Advisory Committee Downing Square Memo TAC Representative
Approval of TACs preferred recommendation
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of TACs preferred recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of TACs preferred recommendation. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Civilian Police Advisory Commission Appointments James Feeney, Town
Refer 12 to Town Manager and receive 13
Mr. Diggins moved to refer 12 to Town Manager and receive 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to refer 12 to Town Manager and receive 13. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:37p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:37p.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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