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November 3, 2025
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Jane Morgan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a New Vice Chair
Close the nominations (John Hurd nominated as Vice Chair)
Mr. DeCourcey moved to close the nominations.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to close the nominations. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Morgan: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Appoint Mr. John Hurd for Select Board Vice Chair
Mr. DeCourcey moved to appoint Mr. John Hurd for Select Board Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to appoint Mr. John Hurd for Select Board Vice Chair. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Cunningham. Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mrs. Morgan: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mr. Hurd: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Approve: Organizational Meeting for the Purpose of Electing a New Vice Chair
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Vote: Confirmation of Treasurer Appointment
Approve: Confirmation of Treasurer Appointment
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
End of Year Budget Report
Approve: End of Year Budget Report
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Senior Citizen Means Tested Property Tax Exemption
Set the exemption at 50% (Senior Citizen Means Tested Property Tax Exemption)
Mr. DeCourcey moved to set the exemption at 50%.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to set the exemption at 50%. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: October 20, 2025; Executive Session Minutes: May 20, 2024; Request: PFC Christopher
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meeting: October 20, 2025; Executive Session Minutes: May 20, 2024; Request: PFC Christopher Brine Memorial Dedication on Monday, November 10,
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Consent Agenda: Naming of 'No Name Brook'; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 14, 15, and 16, 2025
Approve: Consent Agenda: Naming of 'No Name Brook'; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 14, 15, and 16, 2025; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 13, 2025, De
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of items 5,6,8-10.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval of items 5,6,8-10. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Tree Committee
Approve: Tree Committee
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Associate Member
Approve: Zoning Board of Appeals - Associate Member
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board
Approve: Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Human Rights Commission
Approve: Human Rights Commission
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Table: Human Rights Commission
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve subject to all standard conditions and fire department re- inspection of the fire suppression system
Mr. Hurd moved to approve subject to all standard conditions and fire department re- inspection of the fire suppression system.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve subject to all standard conditions and fire department re- inspection of the fire suppression system. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Date for 2026 Annual Town Election
This decision was made in consideration of avoiding conflicts with religious holidays
This decision was made in consideration of avoiding conflicts with religious holidays.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This decision was made in consideration of avoiding conflicts with religious holidays. SO VOTED (5-0).”
Discussion and Vote: Date for 2026 Override Election
Postpone making a final decision on the override election date until their meeting on December 8
Mr. DeCourcey moved to postpone making a final decision on the override election date until their meeting on December 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to postpone making a final decision on the override election date until their meeting on December 8. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Request: Temporary Relocation of Bus Stop at 190-200 Massachusetts Avenue
Table until the 11/10 meeting
Mr. Hurd moved to table until the 11/10 meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to table until the 11/10 meeting. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:52p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:52p.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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