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September 15, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, Len Diggins, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hunger Action Day
Approve: Hunger Action Day
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. 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)
Consent Agenda: Hispanic Heritage Month Banners; Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Request: Contractor/Drainlay
Approve: Consent Agenda: Hispanic Heritage Month Banners; Acceptance of Funds From Various Entities; Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 10/17/25, 1
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. 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: DeCourcey)
Parking Advisory Committee
Approve: Parking Advisory Committee
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. 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)
For Approval: Outdoor Dining and Retail Permit License
Approve: Outdoor Dining and Retail Permit License
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. 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: Diggins)
Discussion and Vote: Special (One Day) Alcohol License Application and Policy
Receive: Special (One Day) Alcohol License Application and Policy
Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved receipt. 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: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Approval: Town Manager / Select Board Goals
Approve: Town Manager / Select Board Goals
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. 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)
Notification/Announcement: Additional Support for Precinct Meetings by the Select
Approve: Notification/Announcement: Additional Support for Precinct Meetings by the Select
Mr. Diggins moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Diggins moved approval. 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: Diggins)
Summer Street Traffic Concerns and Requests
Receipt and referred item 18 to the Town Manager
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred item 18 to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred item 18 to the Town Manager. 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)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 8:56p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 8:56p.m. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
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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