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May 2, 2025
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Article 24 Bylaw Amendment / Revolving Fund / 17 Irving Street
Favorable action on Articles 7, 23 and 24
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action on Articles 7, 23 and 24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action on Articles 7, 23 and 24. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Approval: Revised Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Favorable action on Article 18
Mr. Diggins moved favorable action on Article 18.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved favorable action on Article 18. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Helmuth: recused Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Diggins)
Approval of the Supplemental Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the Supplemental Select Board Report to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval of the Supplemental Select Board Report to Town Meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:07a.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved to adjourn at 9:07a.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: Diggins)
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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