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Select Board passes consent items, traffic rule change and notes hires; votes at a glance

Arlington Select Board · May 18, 2026
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Summary

At its May 18 meeting the Arlington Select Board approved a consent agenda, adopted a traffic rule change banning U-turns in a new East Arlington safety zone, announced a deputy town counsel hire and adjourned to town meeting.

Several shorter items and announcements were handled by the Select Board on May 18.

Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (items 410): Approved by voice vote. The agenda items were posted on the town website for public review. - No U-turn signs (Article 7, Section 10, Traffic Rules & Orders): The board approved placing signage and prohibiting U-turns within a new East Arlington safety zone to improve traffic safety; motion passed unanimously. - Adjournment and reconvene in town meeting: Motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting and reconvene in open town meeting was approved.

Announcements and hires - The board announced the hiring of Christopher Blake as deputy town counsel and workers' compensation agent; Blake was described as having municipal experience in workers' compensation, land-use contracts and litigation. The town thanked HR staff and the hiring committee for their work.

Ending: The board completed its posted agenda and moved into town meeting as scheduled.