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March 18, 2024
22 recorded votes, 5 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
Consent Agenda: Arlington Farmers' Market Banners; Reappointment: Board of Registrars; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremo
Approve: Consent Agenda: Arlington Farmers' Market Banners; Reappointment: Board of Registrars; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27, 2024; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 03/30
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Eversource Petition/ Central St. at Mass Ave
Approve: Eversource Petition/ Central St. at Mass Ave
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Eversource Petition/ Medford St. at Mass Ave
Approve: Eversource Petition/ Medford St. at Mass Ave
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Commission for Arts and Culture
Approve: Commission for Arts and Culture
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Deny the application for a Common Victualler License located at 1323 Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. DeCourcey moved to deny the application for a Common Victualler License located at 1323 Massachusetts Avenue.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to deny the application for a Common Victualler License located at 1323 Massachusetts Avenue. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Arlington Community Electricity Contract Renewal
The default rate be set at 100% on a recommendation to the Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved that the default rate be set at 100% on a recommendation to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved that the default rate be set at 100% on a recommendation to the Town Manager. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Article 17 streamline defined terms within the Article itself and contemplate that legal
Favorable action: Article 17 streamline defined terms within the Article itself and contemplate that legal
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Annual Town Meeting Start Date
Table Article 8 after observing that articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance
Mr. Hurd moved to table Article 8 after observing that articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table Article 8 after observing that articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Will "will report" on its recommendation regarding this warrant article at some future time, including the possibility of doing so during Town Meeting, after further input from the Town Meeting...
Mr. Hurd moved that the Select Board will "will report" on its recommendation regarding this warrant article at some future time, including the possibility of doing so during Town Meeting, after further input from the Town Meeting Procedures Committee, or if requested by an individual Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved that the Select Board will "will report" on its recommendation regarding this warrant article at some future time, including the possibility of doing so during Town Meeting, after further input from the Town Meeting Procedures Committee, or if requested by an individual Select Board member. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Revised Town Meeting Start Time
Table Article 8 after observing that Articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table Article 8 after observing that Articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table Article 8 after observing that Articles 8,9 and 10 were similar in substance. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
No action: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Revised Town Meeting Start Time
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Start Time for Annual Town Meeting
Favorable action: Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Start Time for Annual Town Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 11 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw Language Changes
Favorable action: Article 11 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw Language Changes
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 hearing.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Betterment Bylaw Revision
Approve: Article 7 Bylaw Amendment/Betterment Bylaw Revision
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/ John J. Bilafer Arlington Citizens' Scholarship Fund
Approve: Article 12 Bylaw Amendment/ John J. Bilafer Arlington Citizens' Scholarship Fund
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Leaf Blower Dates of Transition
Approve: Article 13 Bylaw Amendment/Leaf Blower Dates of Transition
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 23 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Approve: Article 23 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonAbstained: HurdThe minutes say the Town Manager also voted on this item, so the count (5-0) includes the Town Manager. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0) Mr. Hurd abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 24 Revolving Funds
Approve: Article 24 Revolving Funds
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonAbstained: Hurd
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 36 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Approve: Article 36 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonAbstained: Hurd
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 56 Local Option/Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 203C the Prudent Investor
Approve: Article 56 Local Option/Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 203C the Prudent Investor
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 66 Resolution/MBTA Service
Approve: Article 66 Resolution/MBTA Service
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, MahonAbstained: Hurd
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd abstained..” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:22p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:22p.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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