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April 28, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY26 Trash Collection Updates Jim Feeney, Town Manager
Receive: FY26 Trash Collection Updates Jim Feeney, Town Manager
Mr. Diggins moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved receipt. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2026 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve: Fiscal Year 2026 Water/Sewer Rates
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: April 7, 2025; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Acceptance of Funds; Request
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: April 7, 2025; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Acceptance of Funds; Request: Annual Greek Festival, June 5, 6, 7, 8, 2025; Arlington Soap Box Derb
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of items 4-6 and 8-14.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of items 4-6 and 8-14. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI)
Approval of item 7 with the following conditions: Town Manager to communicate firmly about alcohol service rules Require written response from festival organizers Specifically address concerns...
Mr. Diggins moved approval of item 7 with the following conditions: Town Manager to communicate firmly about alcohol service rules Require written response from festival organizers Specifically address concerns about unauthorized alcohol cart sales.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of item 7 with the following conditions: Town Manager to communicate firmly about alcohol service rules Require written response from festival organizers Specifically address concerns about unauthorized alcohol cart sales. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture Grants Committee
Approve: Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture Grants Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Farmer's Market Permit: Off-Premise Alcohol Permit Peter Caradonna
Approve: Farmer's Market Permit: Off-Premise Alcohol Permit Peter Caradonna
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: All Alcohol License
Approve: All Alcohol License
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
TAC Recommendations: North Union Parking Request Scott Smith,
Accept and adopt the short-term recommendations
Mr. Diggins moved to accept and adopt the short-term recommendations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to accept and adopt the short-term recommendations. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. DeCourcey moved to adjourn at 7:35p.m; and stated that the Board will reconvene with the commencement of Annual Town Meeting and will remain in session from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to adjourn at 7:35p.m; and stated that the Board will reconvene with the commencement of Annual Town Meeting and will remain in session from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. (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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