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April 7, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a Chair and Vice Chair
Close the nominations (Diane Mahon nominated as Chair)
Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to close the nominations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Close the nominations (Len Diggins nominated as Vice Chair)
Mr. Helmuth moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to close the nominations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
Endorse: Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
Mr. Helmuth moved endorsement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved endorsement. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Community Development Week April 21-25, 2025
Approve: Community Development Week April 21-25, 2025
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: March 10, 2025; March 17, 2025; March 24, 2025; For Approval: Memorial Day Ceremony
Approval with the administrative changes: James Nagle is John Nagle Menotomy Beer Hall Special One Day License is on 4/19/2025
Mr. Hurd moved approval with the administrative changes: James Nagle is John Nagle Menotomy Beer Hall Special One Day License is on 4/19/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval with the administrative changes: James Nagle is John Nagle Menotomy Beer Hall Special One Day License is on 4/19/2025 SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Veterans Council
Approve: Veterans Council
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Council on Aging
Approve: Council on Aging
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Poet Laureate of Arlington
Approve: Poet Laureate of Arlington
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: Wine & Malt Alcohol License Transfer
Approve: Wine & Malt Alcohol License Transfer
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Public Entertainment License Transfer
Approve: Public Entertainment License Transfer
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: All Alcohol Package Store - Arlington Center Fine Wines LLC
Deny the application (All Alcohol Package Store - Arlington Center Fine Wines LLC)
Mr. Hurd moved to deny the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to deny the application. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Authorize Superintendent of Schools to Submit Statement of
The following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Monday, April 7th, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Arlington, in accordance with its...
Mr. Helmuth moved the following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Monday, April 7th, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Arlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Elizabeth Homan, to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 11, 2025 for the Ottoson Middle School located at 63 Acton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Arlington Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts Sch
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved the following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Monday, April 7th, 2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Arlington, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Elizabeth Homan, to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 11, 2025 for the Ottoson Middle School located at 63 Acton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; and replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Arlington Public Schools to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Discussion and Vote: Residential Trash Cart Size Selection
Recommend the 64-gallon barrel size for trash to the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved to recommend the 64-gallon barrel size for trash to the Town Manager.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonNo: Diggins, Helmuth
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to recommend the 64-gallon barrel size for trash to the Town Manager. SO VOTED (3-2) Mr. Diggins voted in the negative. Mr. Helmuth voted in the negative..” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Approval: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Adopt the Select Board report with administrative changes
Mr. DeCourcey moved to adopt the Select Board report with administrative changes.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to adopt the Select Board report with administrative changes. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Enter into executive session and to adjourn at 10:33 p.m
Mr. DeCourcey moved to enter into executive session and to adjourn at 10:33 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to enter into executive session and to adjourn at 10:33 p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
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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