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December 4, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
To Review and Approve Bond Issue and Related Matters
Approve: To Review and Approve Bond Issue and Related Matters
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Special Event Request: Menorah Lighting, December 12, 2023
Approve: Special Event Request: Menorah Lighting, December 12, 2023
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 8, 2023; Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 19, 2024; For Appro
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 8, 2023; Arlington Education Foundation 5K Race on May 19, 2024; For Approval: Winter Banners; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
7:15 p.m. Property Tax Classification
Approval to set the tax rate to $10.59 with a residential factor of 1
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval to set the tax rate to $10.59 with a residential factor of 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval to set the tax rate to $10.59 with a residential factor of 1. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
7:15 p.m. Montague Street Betterment
Approval; timeline is subject to the availability of funds
Mr. Hurd moved approval; timeline is subject to the availability of funds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval; timeline is subject to the availability of funds. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
ACAC Grants Committee (formerly Arlington Cultural Council)
Approve: ACAC Grants Committee (formerly Arlington Cultural Council)
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund Committee
Approve: Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund Committee
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Approve: LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Discussion and Potential Vote Re: House Bill 886 "An Act Relative to Combined
Approve: Discussion and Potential Vote Re: House Bill 886 "An Act Relative to Combined
Mrs. Mahon moved approval
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DigginsEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained.; Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this discussion.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval SO VOTED (3-0-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Request: On Street Daytime Parking Waiver
Approve: On Street Daytime Parking Waiver
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Potential Vote: Overnight Parking Pilot Program
Extend the overnight parking pilot through June 30, 2024, with a cap of 125 permits at $1/day
Mr. Diggins moved to extend the overnight parking pilot through June 30, 2024, with a cap of 125 permits at $1/day.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to extend the overnight parking pilot through June 30, 2024, with a cap of 125 permits at $1/day. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Crosswalk Request on Broadway near MBTA Bus Stop
Refer to Town Manager (Crosswalk Request on Broadway near MBTA Bus Stop)
Mr. Diggins moved to refer to Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to refer to Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Enter executive session and adjourn at 10:01p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and adjourn at 10:01p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session and adjourn at 10:01p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes 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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