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March 26, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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
Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
Endorse: Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
Mrs. Mahon moved to endorse.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to endorse. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 21, 2024; March 4, 2024; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 0
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 21, 2024; March 4, 2024; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 04/20/2024 @ Robbins; Heights Spring Fling Festival, Saturday, May 18th,
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2025 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve: Fiscal Year 2025 Water/Sewer Rates
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/Prohibition of Fair-Trade Restrictions - Fur Products
For favorable action with the amendments to Sections 1 and 5
Ms. Mahon moved for favorable action with the amendments to Sections 1 and 5.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mahon moved for favorable action with the amendments to Sections 1 and 5. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pet Sale Restrictions/Retail Pet Sales
Favorable action: Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pet Sale Restrictions/Retail Pet Sales
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 17 Bylaw Amendment/Right to Pet Companionship
No action: Article 17 Bylaw Amendment/Right to Pet Companionship
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 18 Bylaw Amendment/Historic Building Demolition Delay
No action: Article 18 Bylaw Amendment/Historic Building Demolition Delay
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 19 Vote/ Extend Time for Artificial Turf Study Committee and Report
No action: Article 19 Vote/ Extend Time for Artificial Turf Study Committee and Report
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 6 Bylaw Amendment/Vacant Store Front Maintenance Registry
Approve: Article 6 Bylaw Amendment/Vacant Store Front Maintenance Registry
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Annual Town Meeting Start Date
Approve: Article 8 Bylaw Amendment/Annual Town Meeting Start Date
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Revised Town Meeting Start Time
Approve: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment/Revised Town Meeting Start Time
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins : yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Start Time for Annual Town Meeting
Approve: Article 10 Bylaw Amendment/Start Time for Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 11 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw Language Changes
Approve: Article 11 Bylaw Amendment/Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw Language Changes
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused..” (Motion: Hurd)
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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