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April 1, 2024
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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
Community Development Week April 1-5, 2024
Approve: Community Development Week April 1-5, 2024
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Rotary Club of Arlington 100th Anniversary Banners; Request:
Approve: Consent Agenda: Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Rotary Club of Arlington 100th Anniversary Banners; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 04/13/2024 @ Robbins; Request: S
Mrs. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Council on Aging
Approve: Council on Aging
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Vote: Special Town Meeting, Date to be Determined
Call a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Arlington Town Hall at 8:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to call a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Arlington Town Hall at 8:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to call a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Arlington Town Hall at 8:00p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Opening of Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 8:00a.m. and close the same day at 4:00p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 8:00a.m. and close the same day at 4:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 8:00a.m. and close the same day at 4:00p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 14 Bylaw Amendment/Focused Residence Picketing
Favorable action: Article 14 Bylaw Amendment/Focused Residence Picketing
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-1) Mr. Diggins voted in the negative..” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 20 Home Rule Legislation/Town Clerk
"will report" to Town Meeting
Mrs. Mahon moved "will report" to Town Meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.; Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this warrant article hearing.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved "will report" to Town Meeting. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 21 Home Rule Legislation/To Amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax
No action: Article 21 Home Rule Legislation/To Amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax
Mr. DeCourcey moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.; Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this warrant article hearing.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved no action. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Article 22 Home Rule Legislation/Lowering the Voting Age to 16 in Local Elections
Favorable action: Article 22 Home Rule Legislation/Lowering the Voting Age to 16 in Local Elections
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.; Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this warrant article hearing.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 53 Appropriation/Takings for Stratton School Safe Routes
Favorable action: Article 53 Appropriation/Takings for Stratton School Safe Routes
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/Prohibition of Fair-Trade Restrictions - Fur Products
Approve: Article 15 Bylaw Amendment/Prohibition of Fair-Trade Restrictions - Fur Products
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pet Sale Restrictions/Retail Pet Sales
Approve: Article 16 Bylaw Amendment/Pet Sale Restrictions/Retail Pet Sales
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 17 Bylaw Amendment/Right to Pet Companionship
Approval subject to revisions made by Mr. Diggins
Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to revisions made by Mr. Diggins.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval subject to revisions made by Mr. Diggins. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 18 Bylaw Amendment/Historic Building Demolition Delay
Approve: Article 18 Bylaw Amendment/Historic Building Demolition Delay
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 19 Vote/ Extend Time for Artificial Turf Study Committee and Report
Approve: Article 19 Vote/ Extend Time for Artificial Turf Study Committee and Report
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:25p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 10:25p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
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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