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Arlington Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 23, 2025

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, John Hurd, Eric Helmuth

Absent: Stephen DeCourcey

Every vote, in order

Progress Report: Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Receive: Progress Report: Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Helmuth moved receipt.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved receipt. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Request: Four Parking Spots at 307-309 Broadway for Rush Bowls Grand Opening on 6/28/2025

Approve: Four Parking Spots at 307-309 Broadway for Rush Bowls Grand Opening on 6/28/2025

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Hurd moved approval.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Consent Agenda: Reappointment; Request: Food Vendor License DBA Name Change; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Pat

Approve items 5-11 (Consent Agenda: Reappointment; Request: Food Vendor License DBA Name Change; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Patriots' Day 2026 Banners; Disability Pride Banners;...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Helmuth moved to approve items 5-11.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve items 5-11. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 07/17/25, 07/31/25, 08/14/25,

Deny item 12 (Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 07/17/25, 07/31/25, 08/14/25,)

Minutes, page 5

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Hurd moved to deny item 12.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hurd moved to deny item 12. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

Approve: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Arlington Civilian Police Advisory Commission

Receive: Arlington Civilian Police Advisory Commission

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Hurd moved receipt.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hurd moved receipt. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Clean Energy Future Committee

Approve: Clean Energy Future Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

For Approval: All Alcohol License

Approve: All Alcohol License

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Hurd moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

For Approval: Parklet & Sidewalk Cafe Application

Approve: Parklet & Sidewalk Cafe Application

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Helmuth moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Discussion and Approval: Surplus Policy

Approve: Surplus Policy

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Hurd moved to approve.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 10:47p.m.

The count (5-0) is more than the 4 Select Board members present. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Helmuth moved to adjourn at 10:47p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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