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October 7, 2024
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: John Hurd
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth left the meeting before it ended (at 8:27p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/18/2024, 11/15/2024,
Table: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/18/2024, 11/15/2024,
Mrs. Mahon moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to table. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 19, 2024; September 9, 2024; Temporary Parking Request for Spooky Walk, Octo
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: August 19, 2024; September 9, 2024; Temporary Parking Request for Spooky Walk, October 26, 2024; Request: Permit for Veterans' Day Parade, Monday, Novembe
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Comcast Petition/ Medford Street
Approve: Comcast Petition/ Medford Street
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Library Board of Trustees
Approve: Library Board of Trustees
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture
Approve: Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth left the meeting at 8:27p.m..” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Approve: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, MahonEric Helmuth had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
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Mrs. Mahon moved to receipt.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, MahonEric Helmuth had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting; the count (3-0) matches the members present at the time.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to receipt. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:47p.m.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, MahonEric Helmuth had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting; the count (3-0) matches the members present at the time.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:47p.m. SO VOTED (3-0).” (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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