Warrant Article Text:

To see if the Town will vote to Amend Title V – Regulations Upon the use of Private Property, Article 5 SELF SERVICE GAS DISPENSING, by deleting Article 5 in its entirety and substituting in its place the following:

Article 5 Self-service petroleum filling station regulations.

Section 1. The dispensing of motor fuel by means of self-service automated dispensing systems shall be permitted at any authorized filling station, so long as there is at least one full-service attendant employee dispensing system available at said station. All installations shall comply with the regulations promulgated by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations in the Commonwealth.

Section 2. Each self-service automated dispensing system shall display a clear warning label explaining that burning gasoline, diesel and ethanol has major consequences on human health and on the environment, including contributing to climate change.;

or take any action related thereto.

Report Excerpt:

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 The Select Board unanimously supports this follow up effort to Article 17 of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to allow for a form of self-service gasoline in Arlington.  In the previous discourse the primary concern with allowing for self-service was the potential impact on disabled or elderly patrons.  The instant proposal would require at least one full-service attendant on site at all hours of operation.  Further, as the petitioners noted, installation of self-serve pumps will require significant capital investment to meet the standards and regulations for such pumps imposed by state law.  Finally, in addition to the benefit of allowing residents to pump their own gas, affording the choice to provide for self-service for businesses will be primarily oriented toward local owner-operated stations.  Accordingly, the Board urges Town Meeting support for the compromise presented which will allow self-service while maintaining attendant service at all stations.

Vote Language:

That Title V, Article 5 of the Town Bylaws (“Self Service Gas Dispensing”) be and hereby is amended by deleting Article 5 in its entirety and substituting in its place the following:

 

Article 5 Self-service Petroleum Filling Station Regulations.

Section 1.        The dispensing of motor fuel by means of self-service automated dispensing systems shall be permitted at any authorized filling station, so long as there is at least one full-service attendant employee dispensing system available at said station.  All installations shall comply with the regulations promulgated by the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations in the Commonwealth.

 

Section 2.        Each self-service automated dispensing system shall display a clear warning label explaining that burning gasoline, diesel and ethanol has major consequences on human health and on the environment, including contributing to climate change.

Additional Materials:

Select Board Report

Slide Presentation, John Leone, Precinct 8

• Powerpoint format
• PDF format

Amendment, Chris Loreti, Precinct 7

Slide Presentation, Chris Loreti, Precinct 7

• Powerpoint format
• PDF format