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May 8, 2023
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Helmuth, John Hurd, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Len Diggins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
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Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
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. Hurd moved receipt. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
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Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 13, 2023; February 16, 2023; April 24,2023; May; Outdoor Restaurant and Re
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Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Hurd)
Arlington Adult Spring & Summer Softball League Lawn Sign Through
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Mr. Hurd moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Hurd)
Conservation Commission
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Mr. Diggins moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Diggins)
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Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Concerns Re: Arlington High School Parking
Refer to TAC (Concerns Re: Arlington High School Parking)
Mr. Diggins moved to refer to TAC.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Helmuth, HurdThe minutes say: “Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote.”, so Diane Mahon is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to refer to TAC. SO VOTED (4-0) Mrs. Mahon was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Diggins)
Adjourn
Mr. DeCourcey moved to adjourn at 7:44p.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 7:44p.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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