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December 16, 2024
9 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
Acceptance of Funds: Marie Krepelka Scholarship
Approve: Acceptance of Funds: Marie Krepelka Scholarship
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Request: Menotomy Grill & Tavern Late Night Event, 12/31/2024 - 1/1/2025; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer
Approve: Consent Agenda: Request: Menotomy Grill & Tavern Late Night Event, 12/31/2024 - 1/1/2025; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Reappointment
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Approve: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Poet Laureate Screening Committee Town Manager Designee
Approve: Poet Laureate Screening Committee Town Manager Designee
Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: License Renewals
Approve with the following conditions: Abbotts Frozen Custard - did not submit renewal paperwork will need to reapply for new license before the Board Giles Liquors - needs to submit a DBA change....
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve with the following conditions: Abbotts Frozen Custard - did not submit renewal paperwork will need to reapply for new license before the Board Giles Liquors - needs to submit a DBA change. Tryst - Outdoor Dining Plan needs to be recitified Zomsa - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection American Legion Post #39 - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection Szechuan's Dumpling - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection All items to be cured within a three-month period.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve with the following conditions: Abbotts Frozen Custard - did not submit renewal paperwork will need to reapply for new license before the Board Giles Liquors - needs to submit a DBA change. Tryst - Outdoor Dining Plan needs to be recitified Zomsa - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection American Legion Post #39 - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection Szechuan's Dumpling - Did not pass Inspectional Services / Fire Department Inspection All items to be cured within a three-month period. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Authorize TAC to Review Traffic Rules & Orders and, if Applicable, Propose
Request TAC to bring the current Traffic Rules & Orders up to date
Mr. Diggins moved to request TAC to bring the current Traffic Rules & Orders up to date.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to request TAC to bring the current Traffic Rules & Orders up to date. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
TAC Recommendation: Special Speed Regulations
Approve: TAC Recommendation: Special Speed Regulations
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Request: Plaque Near 231 Broadway Honoring VisiCalc
Receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee
Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 6:48 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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