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August 19, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion: MBTA Proposed Development of Alewife Station / CSO Issues
Send a letter to Philip Eng, General Manager Chief Executive Officer of the MBTA as well as a letter to Maura Healy, Governor of Massachusetts
Mrs. Mahon moved to send a letter to Philip Eng, General Manager Chief Executive Officer of the MBTA as well as a letter to Maura Healy, Governor of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to send a letter to Philip Eng, General Manager Chief Executive Officer of the MBTA as well as a letter to Maura Healy, Governor of Massachusetts. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Back to School Bash
Approve: Back to School Bash
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Acceptance of Funds for the 2024 Battle Reenactment; Jason Russe
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Acceptance of Funds for the 2024 Battle Reenactment; Jason Russell House / Arlington Historical Society Beer Garden Special (One Day);
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Council on Aging
Approve: Council on Aging
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Approve: LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Constable
Approve: Constable
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Approve: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
TAC Recommendations: Speed Limits
Approval to rescind the special speed regulations on Broadway and Park Avenue
Mr. Diggins moved approval to rescind the special speed regulations on Broadway and Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval to rescind the special speed regulations on Broadway and Park Avenue. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Request for New Memorial & Memorial Edit for Alan Hovhaness
Refer to the Public Memorials Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to the Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to refer to the Public Memorials Committee. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:46p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:46p.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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