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November 10, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Jane Morgan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Discussion and Vote: MWRA/Cambridge/Somerville Updated CSO Control Plan(s)
Authorize the chair to work with members and staff to finalize and submit the comment letter in advance of the regulatory deadline
Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the chair to work with members and staff to finalize and submit the comment letter in advance of the regulatory deadline.
Yes: DeCourcey, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth formally recused himself, and Mr. Hurd joined the meeting after its scheduled start.”). The minutes say: “Mr. Hurd joined the meeting after its scheduled start.”, so John Hurd is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to authorize the chair to work with members and staff to finalize and submit the comment letter in advance of the regulatory deadline. SO VOTED (3-0) Mr. Helmuth formally recused himself, and Mr. Hurd joined the meeting after its scheduled start..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Boston Harbor Cleanup Support Letter
Table the discussion until the motion is available, with plans to revisit the support letter at their December 8 meeting
Mr. DeCourcey moved to table the discussion until the motion is available, with plans to revisit the support letter at their December 8 meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganThe minutes say: “Mr. Hurd joined the meeting after its scheduled start.”, so John Hurd is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved to table the discussion until the motion is available, with plans to revisit the support letter at their December 8 meeting. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd joined the meeting after its scheduled start..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Property Tax Classification - Tax Rate
Set the tax rate at $10.67 with a residential factor of 1
Mr. Helmuth moved to set the tax rate at $10.67 with a residential factor of 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to set the tax rate at $10.67 with a residential factor of 1. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Consent Agenda: Small Business Saturday Proclamation; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 22, 2025
Approve: Consent Agenda: Small Business Saturday Proclamation; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 22, 2025 @ Robbins; Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, November 29,
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board
Approve: Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
Discussion and Vote: Order of Takings for the Stratton Safe Routes to School
The following three motions: Approve and sign the Order of Taking document to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Approve the Notice of Taking document for future execution. Authorize the Town...
Mr. Hurd moved the following three motions: Approve and sign the Order of Taking document to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Approve the Notice of Taking document for future execution. Authorize the Town Manager to accept just compensation donations as the authorized Town signatory on the Certificate of Donation document.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved the following three motions: Approve and sign the Order of Taking document to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds. Approve the Notice of Taking document for future execution. Authorize the Town Manager to accept just compensation donations as the authorized Town signatory on the Certificate of Donation document. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Temporary Relocation of Bus Stop at 190-200
Approve option three, the right-turn lane, as their primary choice, contingent on MBTA approval, and option one as a backup if option three was not approved
Mr. Hurd moved to approve option three, the right-turn lane, as their primary choice, contingent on MBTA approval, and option one as a backup if option three was not approved.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve option three, the right-turn lane, as their primary choice, contingent on MBTA approval, and option one as a backup if option three was not approved. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Two On-Street Parking Spaces as Short-Term Parking or
Approve: Two On-Street Parking Spaces as Short-Term Parking or
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Arlington Center Safety Zone
Approve: Arlington Center Safety Zone
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Irving Street Safety Zone
Approve: Irving Street Safety Zone
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:37p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:37p.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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