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March 24, 2025
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Stephen DeCourcey, Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Len Diggins, 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.
Every vote, in order
250th Commemorative Public Art Installation
Approve: 250th Commemorative Public Art Installation
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
Mayors' Monarch Pledge
Approve: Mayors' Monarch Pledge
Mrs. Mahon moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Diggins
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: abstain Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Consent Agenda: Renewals: Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Cafe Applications; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License,
Approve: Consent Agenda: Renewals: Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Cafe Applications; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License,03/28/2025 @ Robbins; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 0
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)
Board of Registrar of Voters
Nominate Ms. Sammarco to serve on the Board of Registrar of Voters
Mrs. Mahon nominated Ms. Sammarco to serve on the Board of Registrar of Voters.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon nominated Ms. Sammarco to serve on the Board of Registrar of Voters. 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)
Discussion and Approval: Alcohol Licenses Seating Capacity Minimums
Reduce the wine and malt seating minimum from 19 to 0, and the all-alcohol seating minimum from 50 to 20
Mrs. Mahon moved to reduce the wine and malt seating minimum from 19 to 0, and the all-alcohol seating minimum from 50 to 20.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to reduce the wine and malt seating minimum from 19 to 0, and the all-alcohol seating minimum from 50 to 20. 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)
Discussion and Approval: Overnight Parking Pilot
Approve: Overnight Parking Pilot
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins 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: Diggins)
For Approval: Notice of Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) and Grant of Easement for Arlington High School Portion of the
Authorize the execution of a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and a Grant of Use Restrictions and Access Easement with respect to the Arlington High School and adjacent land located at 869...
Mr. Helmuth moved that the Board authorize the execution of a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and a Grant of Use Restrictions and Access Easement with respect to the Arlington High School and adjacent land located at 869 Massachusetts Avenue, and further that Town Counsel take all necessary steps to record said Notice and Grant.
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved that the Board authorize the execution of a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and a Grant of Use Restrictions and Access Easement with respect to the Arlington High School and adjacent land located at 869 Massachusetts Avenue, and further that Town Counsel take all necessary steps to record said Notice and Grant. 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: recused SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Article 15 is a Home Rule petition to amend the senior citizen property tax exemption
Favorable action: Article 15 is a Home Rule petition to amend the senior citizen property tax exemption
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: recused Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Article 16 is a Home Rule petition to increase the number of all-alcohol package store
Favorable action: Article 16 is a Home Rule petition to increase the number of all-alcohol package store
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. Helmuth: recused Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Article 46 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable action on Warrant Articles 9, 12, 18, 20, 21, and 46
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on Warrant Articles 9, 12, 18, 20, 21, and 46
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action on Warrant Articles 9, 12, 18, 20, 21, and 46 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)
Article 11, the Board made specific changes
Favorable action of Article 11 with changes
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 11 with changes.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action of Article 11 with changes. 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)
Adjourn
Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:54p.m.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to adjourn at 9:54p.m. 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)
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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