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January 8, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 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
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Approve: Rob DeRosa
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
The Hamentasch Run on March 24, 2024
Approval of proposed route
Mr. Hurd moved approval of proposed route.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of proposed route. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 20, 2023; December 4, 2023; December 18,; Contractor/Drainlayer Renewal; R
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 20, 2023; December 4, 2023; December 18,; Contractor/Drainlayer Renewal; Reappointment
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Memos From The Transportation Advisory Committee
Receipt and support of the short-term recommendations for the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and support of the short-term recommendations for the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and support of the short-term recommendations for the Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and support of the short-term recommendations for the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and support of the short-term recommendations for the Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Appointed Town Clerk Ballot Question
Direct the Town Clerk to place the question on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot
Mr. Hurd moved to direct the Town Clerk to place the question on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to direct the Town Clerk to place the question on the 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Potential Vote: First Night of Annual Town Meeting 2024
Delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 29, 2024
Mr. Diggins moved to delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 29, 2024.
The minutes give the count (1-4) but do not say how each member voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 29, 2024. SO VOTED (1-4) Motion failed.” (Motion: Diggins)
Delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 24, 2024
Mr. Hurd moved to delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to delay the first night of Annual Town Meeting to April 24, 2024. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Property Redemption: 62-64 Brooks Avenue
Upon payment to the Town of the full redemption amount on or before February 7, 2024, the Town will take the necessary action to vacate the foreclosure judgment and withdraw the foreclosure case...
Upon payment to the Town of the full redemption amount on or before February 7, 2024, the Town will take the necessary action to vacate the foreclosure judgment and withdraw the foreclosure case in the Massachusetts Land Court.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon payment to the Town of the full redemption amount on or before February 7, 2024, the Town will take the necessary action to vacate the foreclosure judgment and withdraw the foreclosure case in the Massachusetts Land Court. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:08p.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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