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15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: May 20, 2024; Reappointments; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 06/22/2024 @ Robbins; Request: Specia
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Approve: Housing Family Fundraiser, Saturday, June 15, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. @
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approve: Tree Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Approve: Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Extend the overnight parking pilot for 12 months, increase to 150 permits and fee of $1/night
Mr. Hurd moved to extend the overnight parking pilot for 12 months, increase to 150 permits and fee of $1/night.
“Mr. Hurd moved to extend the overnight parking pilot for 12 months, increase to 150 permits and fee of $1/night. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approval of one additional on street overnight parking waiver at 30 Swan Place
Mr. Hurd moved approval of one additional on street overnight parking waiver at 30 Swan Place.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of one additional on street overnight parking waiver at 30 Swan Place. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approve: Permission to Remove Invasive Species from Town
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Approval of the letter of support and empower Mrs. Mahon to sign on behalf of the Board
Mr. Hurd moved approval of the letter of support and empower Mrs. Mahon to sign on behalf of the Board.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 and name Eric Helmuth, Len Diggins and Stephen DeCourcey (recused), which does not add up to the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of the letter of support and empower Mrs. Mahon to sign on behalf of the Board. SO VOTED (2-0-1) Mr. Helmuth and Mr. DeCourcey recused themselves. Mr. Diggins recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
Approve: Memo from the Transportation Advisory Committee
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:24p.m.
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:24p.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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