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October 20, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote: Appointment of Interim Select Board Member
Close the nominations
Mrs. Helmuth moved to close the nominations.
This vote included Mr. Christiana (yes), who is not on the Select Board. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Helmuth moved to close the nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Christiana: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes.” (Motion: Helmuth)
Appoint Ms. Jane Morgan to the interim select board member seat term to expire at the Annual Town Election in 2026
Mr. Christiana moved to appoint Ms. Jane Morgan to the interim select board member seat term to expire at the Annual Town Election in 2026.
This vote included Mr. Christiana (yes), who is not on the Select Board. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Christiana moved to appoint Ms. Jane Morgan to the interim select board member seat term to expire at the Annual Town Election in 2026. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Christiana: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes.”
Presentation: New Meeting Management Platform
Receive: New Meeting Management Platform
Mr. Hurd moved receipt.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Implementation of House No. 4027: An Act Allowing print free digital legal notices for the Town of
Approval of the following: (c) a website reporting local news and opinion that satisfies all criteria for digital publication established in subsection (c) of said section 13 of said chapter 4;...
Mr. Hurd moved approval of the following: (c) a website reporting local news and opinion that satisfies all criteria for digital publication established in subsection (c) of said section 13 of said chapter 4; (e) a town-wide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of the following: (c) a website reporting local news and opinion that satisfies all criteria for digital publication established in subsection (c) of said section 13 of said chapter 4; (e) a town-wide website that may be maintained as a repository for such notices. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Arlington Community Media Day
Approve: Arlington Community Media Day
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 3, 2025; October 6, 2025; Reappointment; Request: Free Parking for Local Ho
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: October 3, 2025; October 6, 2025; Reappointment; Request: Free Parking for Local Holiday Shopping; For Approval: Arlington Open Studios Lawn Signs through
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
7:15 p.m. Perth Road Betterment
Approve: 7:15 p.m. Perth Road Betterment
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Disability Commission
Approve: Disability Commission
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Commission for Arts and Culture
Approve: Commission for Arts and Culture
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Host Community Agreement Calyx Peak of MA
Authorize the Town Manager to issue the "notice to cure"
Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the Town Manager to issue the "notice to cure".
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the Town Manager to issue the "notice to cure". SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Temporary Repairs to Ernest Road
Approve: Temporary Repairs to Ernest Road
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Handicap Parking on Eastern Ave at Robbins Farm
Approval of two handicap parking signs be added on Eastern Ave
Mr. Hurd moved approval of two handicap parking signs be added on Eastern Ave.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval of two handicap parking signs be added on Eastern Ave. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:48p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:48p.m. SO VOTED (4-0).” (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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