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March 17, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, Eric Helmuth
Absent: John Hurd
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Reappointments; Banner Design Update for Arlington's 250th Commemoration; Acceptance: Boston MPO Communi
Approve: Consent Agenda: Reappointments; Banner Design Update for Arlington's 250th Commemoration; Acceptance: Boston MPO Community Connections Grant; Approval: Arlington/Newton Memorandum of Agreemen
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
For Approval: Package Store License DBA Name Change
Approve: Package Store License DBA Name Change
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Statement of Interest in the MSBA's Accelerated Repair Program
Approve: Statement of Interest in the MSBA's Accelerated Repair Program
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Observance of Town Employee Holidays
Favorable action: Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Observance of Town Employee Holidays
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Arlington Historical Commission Inventory
Favorable action: Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Arlington Historical Commission Inventory
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 20 Acceptance of Legislation / Clause 22I of M.G.L. Chapter 59,§5
Favorable action: Article 20 Acceptance of Legislation / Clause 22I of M.G.L. Chapter 59,§5
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 21 Acceptance Legislation / Chapter 399 of the Acts of 2024
Favorable action: Article 21 Acceptance Legislation / Chapter 399 of the Acts of 2024
Mr. Diggins moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Diggins)
Article 46 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable action: Article 46 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved favorable action. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 12 Bylaw Amendment / Expanding Town Committee Membership Eligibility to all Residents
Favorable action on articles 6, 8, 12 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on articles 6, 8, 12 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on articles 6, 8, 12 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 19 Home Rule Legislation / William Pilleri
Favorable action on articles 13,14,15,17,18,19 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on articles 13,14,15,17,18,19 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself from the comments on articles 13,14,15,17,18,19”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on articles 13,14,15,17,18,19 and would like the votes to reflect her voting in the affirmative. SO VOTED (3-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 10:08p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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