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| Town Election, 2009 |
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March 29: School, town candidates make cases to voters Arlington League of Women Voters' 2009 Guide (.PDF) For local election information, such as the official ballot with candidates and ballot questions, visit arlingtonma.gov/elections. 2009 Town ElectionThe following are on the ballot for key offices in the town of Arlington Board of Selectmen (3-year term)Clarissa Rowe, 54 Brantwood (papers approved). www.clarissarowe.org/ John W. Hurd, 28 Colonial Drive (papers approved).
Assessor (3-year term)Kevin P. Feeley, 25 Baker Road (papers approved). School Committee (3-year term)Jeffrey D. Thielman, 37 Coolidge Road. (papers approved). www.jeffthielman.com/
Cindy Starks, 1 Monadnock Road (papers taken Nov. 12). www.cindystarks.org/ Joseph C. Tully, 329 Gray St. (papers taken out Feb. 5). joetully.org/ [Susan L. Sheffler, 26 Kensington Park (was an incumbent, took out papers taken out Jan. 13, but did not returned them by Feb. 16 and has declined to seek reelection)]. Arlington Housing Authority (5-year term)Brian R. Greeley, 15 Temple St. (papers approved). Ballot QuestionsThis year, the ballot for town elections will have four questions for voters to answer. The questions will appear on the ballot like this: Question 1Shall the Board of Selectmen be authorized to grant an additional 5 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than 50 persons?
YES NO
Summary of Question 1 (provided by the League of Women Voters)At the request of the Board of Selectmen, the 2008 Annual Town Meeting voted to ask the Legislature to authorize placement of this question on the 2009 annual election ballot, which the Legislature did. This ballot question asks the electorate to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue up to five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises in restaurants or function rooms that can seat at least 50 people.Currently, the Board of Selectmen is authorized to issue up to ten licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises in restaurants or function rooms. To date, the Board of Selectmen has issued all ten of these licenses. A “yes” vote on this ballot question would authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to issue up to five additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises in restaurants or function rooms that can seat at least 50 people for a total of 15 such licenses. A “no” vote would make no change in existing licensing of sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. This question does not affect package stores. Question 2 (nonbinding)Do you favor allowing the service of alcoholic beverages without food in licensed restaurants?YES NO
Summary of Question 2This is a nonbinding public opinion advisory question placed on the ballot be majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. Currently, the Board of Selectmen’s rules and regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants require that any sale of alcohol be made in conjunction with the service of food. Through this ballot question, the Board of Selectmen seeks the input of the electorate on whether to modify this rule. The vote on this question will be advisory only and will not require the Board to change its rules.
Question 3 (nonbinding)Do you favor increasing the number of stores in Arlington licensed to sell wine and malt beverages for consumption off-premises from three to five?YES NO Summary of Question 3This is a nonbinding public opinion advisory question placed on the ballot by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. Currently, the Board of Selectmen, as the liquor licensing authority for the Town, is authorized to license up to three stores to sell wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises. All three of these licenses have been issued. Through this ballot question, the Board of Selectmen seeks the input of the electorate on whether to pursue authorization for the issuance of two additional such licenses. The vote on this question will be advisory only and will not require the Board to take any action toward increasing the number of available off-premise licenses.
Question 4 (nonbinding)Do you favor allowing stores in Arlington currently licensed to sell wine and malt beverages for consumption off-premises to sell all alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises?YES NO
Summary of Question 4This is a nonbinding public opinion advisory question placed on the ballot by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. Currently, the Board of Selectmen, as the liquor licensing authority for the Town, is authorized to license up to three stores to sell wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises. All three of these licenses have been issued. Through this ballot question, the Board of Selectmen seeks the input of the electorate on whether to pursue authorization to amend these licenses to allow the sale of all alcohol beverages. The vote on this question will be advisory only and will not require the Board to take any action toward changing the type of available off-premise licenses. News, opinionApril 4: 2 selectmen say they do not support Tully; misunderstanding cited March 29: School, town candidates make their cases to voters March 17: Starks, Thielman offer views on their key issue Feb. 24: Sheffler addresses education issues as she bows out after 6 years 2009 Town Election Calendar, RulesThe Town Clerk shall not furnish blank forms for nomination of candidates for town office to any person other than a candidate seeking such nomination or a person presenting the signed authorization of a candidate to secure said forms on his behalf (Ch. 53, §17, G.L.). NUMBER OF SIGNATURES TO BE CERTIFIEDTOWN OFFICES -- except town meeting members -- nomination papers must be properly signed by at least 50 voters (1% of the entire vote cast for governor at preceding State Election -- maximum number required 50). Registrars need not certify a greater number of names than are required to make a nomination, increased by two-fifths thereof -- or 70 (Ch. 53, ?6 & 7, G.L., No more than 8 blank nomination papers issued). |
| Last Updated ( Monday, 09 January 2012 13:59 ) |
The 2009 election in the Town of Arlington was held Saturday, April 4. The only contested race was for School Committee; three candidates seek two seats. The 
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