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February 12, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Sale of $174,275 Sewer Bond dated February 24, 2025, to the
Approve: Approval of Sale of $174,275 Sewer Bond dated February 24, 2025, to the
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
To Review and Approve General Obligation Bonds
Approve: To Review and Approve General Obligation Bonds
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: January 13, 2025; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 2/22/2025 @ Whitte
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: January 13, 2025; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 2/22/2025 @ Whittemore; Public Memorials Committee Approvals; Request: Special (One Day)
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: 2025 Farmers' Market; Vote: Authorizing In Person Early Voting for Annual Town Election and Police
Approve: Consent Agenda: 2025 Farmers' Market; Vote: Authorizing In Person Early Voting for Annual Town Election and Police
Mr. Hurd moved approval of items 4-9 and 11-12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of items 4-9 and 11-12. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Committee
Approve: Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief Committee
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Removal of Certain Parking Signs on Mystic Street
Approve: Removal of Certain Parking Signs on Mystic Street
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Town Manager Evaluation
Approve: Town Manager Evaluation
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:15p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 8:15p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
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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