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February 27, 2023
16 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Len Diggins, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
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Submit a letter to the Department of Open Government
Mrs. Mahon moved to submit a letter to the Department of Open Government.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to submit a letter to the Department of Open Government. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Wine and Malt License and Common Vicutaller License
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Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
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Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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Send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline
Mr. Helmuth moved to send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Helmuth)
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Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
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Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DigginsThe minutes write the count as 3-1; the record shows Len Diggins abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote. Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained. Article Special Legislation/Repeal MBTA Prohibition Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this discussion..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourceyEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. DeCourcey voted in the negative.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: no SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. DeCourcey voted in the negative. Article Special Legislation/Police Officer Age Waiver James M. Looney Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this discussion..” (Motion: Hurd)
No action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused.” (Motion: Hurd)
Favorable action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
No action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mr. Helmuth moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Mr. Hurd moved no action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved no action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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Receipt and referred 16, 17 to TAC and 18 to Overnight Parking Committee
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred 16, 17 to TAC and 18 to Overnight Parking Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred 16, 17 to TAC and 18 to Overnight Parking Committee. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:51p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 10:51p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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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