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April 8, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and Vice Chair
Close the nominations (Stephen DeCourcey nominated as Chair)
Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Close the nominations (Diane Mahon nominated as Vice Chair)
Mr. Hurd moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to close the nominations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Celebrating Arlington Stories Banner Design; Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application; Request:
Approve: Consent Agenda: Celebrating Arlington Stories Banner Design; Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine L
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 Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Public Entertainment License & Change of Hours
Approve: Public Entertainment License & Change of Hours
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 20 Home Rule Legislation/Town Clerk
Favorable action: Article 20 Home Rule Legislation/Town Clerk
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.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
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Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Approval: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Approve: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:00p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Diggins: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes 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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