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March 10, 2025
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, John Hurd, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: Diane Mahon
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
FY2025 Second Quarter Financial Report
Receive: FY2025 Second Quarter Financial Report
Mr. Helmuth moved receipt of the report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt of the report. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 12, 2025; February 24, 2025; Request: Contractor Drainlayer License; Arlin
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: February 12, 2025; February 24, 2025; Request: Contractor Drainlayer License; Arlington Farmers' Market Banners; Banner Extension for Arlington's 250th Co
Mr. Diggins moved approval of items 3-7, 10, 11
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval of items 3-7, 10, 11 SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 03/22/2025 @ Robbins
Approve: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 03/22/2025 @ Robbins
Mr. Hurd moved approval of item 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of item 8. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approval of item 9 with the condition of 6 police officers
Mr. Hurd moved approval of item 9 with the condition of 6 police officers.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of item 9 with the condition of 6 police officers. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Request: Exclusive Use of Lowell Street Parking
The approval of 12 parking permits
Mr. Hurd moved the approval of 12 parking permits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved the approval of 12 parking permits. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Approval of temporary loading zone until 11/1/2025
Mr. Hurd moved approval of temporary loading zone until 11/1/2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of temporary loading zone until 11/1/2025. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture
Approve: Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
For Approval: Wine and Malt Alcohol License Amendment
Approve: Wine and Malt Alcohol License Amendment
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Mill Street Parking Restriction
Approve: Mill Street Parking Restriction
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Observance of Town Employee Holidays
Table Article 9 until 3/17/2025
Mr. Helmuth moved to table Article 9 until 3/17/2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to table Article 9 until 3/17/2025. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment / Expanding Town Committee Membership Eligibility to all Residents
Mr. Hurd favorable action on the proposed change pending the Legal Department's prospective edits to the proposed bylaw change to expressly require that the age of majority is a threshold...
Mr. Hurd favorable action on the proposed change pending the Legal Department's prospective edits to the proposed bylaw change to expressly require that the age of majority is a threshold requirement for membership on Town Boards, Commissions and Committees.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd favorable action on the proposed change pending the Legal Department's prospective edits to the proposed bylaw change to expressly require that the age of majority is a threshold requirement for membership on Town Boards, Commissions and Committees. SO VOTED (4-0).”
Article 13 Home Rule Legislation / Arlington Redevelopment Board as the Town of
Favorable action: Article 13 Home Rule Legislation / Arlington Redevelopment Board as the Town of
Mr. Diggins moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, HurdEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved favorable action. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Article 14 Home Rule Legislation / Real Estate Transfer
Favorable action: Article 14 Home Rule Legislation / Real Estate Transfer
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, HurdEric 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. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 15 Home Rule Legislation / To Amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax
Table to 3/24/2025 (Article 15 Home Rule Legislation / To Amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax)
Mr. Diggins moved to table to 3/24/2025.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, HurdEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) earlier in the meeting and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself”); the count (3-0) matches the other members present.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to table to 3/24/2025. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Article 17 Home Rule Legislation / Rodenticide
Favorable action: Article 17 Home Rule Legislation / Rodenticide
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
The minutes give the count as 4-0 and name Eric Helmuth (recused), which does not add up to the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 18 Home Rule Legislation / Ranked Choice Voting
Favorable action: Article 18 Home Rule Legislation / Ranked Choice Voting
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: Diggins, HurdNo: DeCourceyEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (2-1) Mr. DeCourcey voted in the negative..” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 19 Home Rule Legislation / William Pilleri
Favorable action: Article 19 Home Rule Legislation / William Pilleri
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, HurdEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 24 Revolving Fund / 17 Irving Street
Favorable action on Articles 7, 10, 22, 23, 24
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action on Articles 7, 10, 22, 23, 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action on Articles 7, 10, 22, 23, 24. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
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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