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November 4, 2024
13 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
Consent Agenda: Holiday Stroll in Arlington Heights on December 14, 2024; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License
Approve: Consent Agenda: Holiday Stroll in Arlington Heights on December 14, 2024; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 11/7/2024 @ Arlington; Request: Special (One Day) Beer& Wine License,
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve: Zoning Board of Appeals
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Open Space Committee
Approve: Open Space Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Approve: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Vote: Date for 2025 Annual Town Election
Set the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 5, 2025
Mrs. Mahon moved to set the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to set the Annual Town Election as Saturday, April 5, 2025. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Opening of Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2025
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and close the last Friday on January 31, 2025, Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 28, 2025
Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and close the last Friday on January 31, 2025, Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and close the last Friday on January 31, 2025, Town Meeting will commence on Monday, April 28, 2025. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
For Approval: Crab Apple Tree Removal @ 149 Pleasant Street
Approve the removal of the crabapple tree with two conditions: a. The tree is not to be removed unless the plans that are approved by the Arlington Redevelopment Board require the removal of the...
Mr. Hurd moved to approve the removal of the crabapple tree with two conditions: a. The tree is not to be removed unless the plans that are approved by the Arlington Redevelopment Board require the removal of the tree. b. The applicant works with the Arlington Tree Warden to plant two replacement trees that are of the variety that the tree warden deemed appropriate for the site in a location deemed appropriate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve the removal of the crabapple tree with two conditions: a. The tree is not to be removed unless the plans that are approved by the Arlington Redevelopment Board require the removal of the tree. b. The applicant works with the Arlington Tree Warden to plant two replacement trees that are of the variety that the tree warden deemed appropriate for the site in a location deemed appropriate. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approval: Temporary Repairs to Hazel Terrace
Approve: Temporary Repairs to Hazel Terrace
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Request for New Memorial & Memorial Edit for Alan Hovhaness
Approve: Request for New Memorial & Memorial Edit for Alan Hovhaness
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
TAC Recommendations: Gloucester, Endicott, and Churchill Intersections
Receipt and referral to DPW for redesign when the intersection comes up for major paving and reconstruction
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referral to DPW for redesign when the intersection comes up for major paving and reconstruction.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referral to DPW for redesign when the intersection comes up for major paving and reconstruction. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request: Handicap Parking Space on Medford Street for Fidelity House
Table: Handicap Parking Space on Medford Street for Fidelity House
Mr. Helmuth moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to table. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Request: Proposed Amendments to Schedule 1 (Parking) on Winter Street
Approve: Proposed Amendments to Schedule 1 (Parking) on Winter Street
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 9:08 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (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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