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February 21, 2024
15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Sale of $200,000 Sewer Bond dated March 4, 2024, to the
Approve: Approval of Sale of $200,000 Sewer Bond dated March 4, 2024, to the
Mrs. Mahon moved to approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Celebrating Arlington Stories Banners
Approve: Celebrating Arlington Stories Banners
Mrs. Mahon moved to approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: 2024 Farmers' Market; Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine
Approve: Consent Agenda: 2024 Farmers' Market; Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 03/09/2024 @ Robbins
Mr. DeCourcey moved to approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Historic District Commissions (Jason/Gray Historic District)
Approval with a condition to appear at a future meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved to approval with a condition to appear at a future meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approval with a condition to appear at a future meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Tree Committee
Approve: Tree Committee
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Battle Reenactment Plans
Conditionally approve the closure of Mass Ave from Grove Street to Medford Street on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12:00p.m. -5:00p.m
Mr. Hurd moved to conditionally approve the closure of Mass Ave from Grove Street to Medford Street on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12:00p.m. -5:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to conditionally approve the closure of Mass Ave from Grove Street to Medford Street on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12:00p.m. -5:00p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Vote: Placement of Historic Marker
Approval of the historical marker with authorization to the Town Manager for final placement
Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the historical marker with authorization to the Town Manager for final placement.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval of the historical marker with authorization to the Town Manager for final placement. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 23 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Favorable action: Article 23 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThis vote included Mr. Feeney (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (5-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Feeney: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 24 Revolving Funds
Favorable action to reauthorize Revolving Funds
Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action to reauthorize Revolving Funds.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action to reauthorize Revolving Funds. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Article 36 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable action: Article 36 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 66 Resolution/MBTA Service
Favorable action with final language to be voted later
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action with final language to be voted later.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, MahonNo: DigginsThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action with final language to be voted later. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: no Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Diggins voted in the negative..” (Motion: Mahon)
Broadway Crosswalk Request
Receive: Broadway Crosswalk Request
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:40p.m.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonThe roll call does not list John Hurd, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:40p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Ms. Maher. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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