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October 21, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: Diane Mahon
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Vote: Senior Citizen Means Tested Property Tax Exemption Amount
Approve 50% Senior Means Tested Exemption
Mr. Hurd moved to approve 50% Senior Means Tested Exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve 50% Senior Means Tested Exemption. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 11/15/2024, 12/20/2024 @
Approve that the Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of said church
Mr. Hurd moved to approve that the Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of said church
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve that the Board determines that the premises are not detrimental to the educational and spiritual activities of said church SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: September 23, 2024; October 7, 2024; Reappointments; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: September 23, 2024; October 7, 2024; Reappointments; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; For Approval: Arlington Open Studios Lawn Signs through Novem
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
National Grid Petition/Oakland Avenue
Approve: National Grid Petition/Oakland Avenue
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, HurdStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.; Mr. DeCourcey recused himself from this public hearing.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. SO VOTED (3-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Diggins)
Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture
Approve: Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Authorization of Future Bluebikes Contract Exceeding Three Years
Approve: Authorization of Future Bluebikes Contract Exceeding Three Years
Mr. Diggins moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Discussion & Approval: Town Manager Evaluation Process
Approve: Town Manager Evaluation Process
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Safety Light at Brackett Elementary School
Receipt and referred to Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred to Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred to Town Manager. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Special Speed Regulation #770-A
Receive: Special Speed Regulation #770-A
Mr. Diggins moved receipt of items 15 and 16.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt of items 15 and 16. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 8:37p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 8:37p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
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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