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December 8, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan
Absent: Eric Helmuth
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 3, 2025; November 10, 2025; Executive Session Minutes: July 21, 2025; For
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: November 3, 2025; November 10, 2025; Executive Session Minutes: July 21, 2025; For Approval: 20b Exemption for Two Municipal Roles; Reappointment; Request
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Civilian Police Advisory Commission
Approve: Civilian Police Advisory Commission
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Human Rights Commission
Approve: Human Rights Commission
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Approve: Wine & Malt Alcohol License
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Class I Licenses
Approve: Class I Licenses
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Arlington Community Electricity Plan Updates
Support the plan (Arlington Community Electricity Plan Updates)
Mr. Hurd moved to support the plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to support the plan. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and Vote: Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application Rules and Regulations
Receive the recommendations
Mr. Hurd moved to receive the recommendations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to receive the recommendations. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
For Approval: Elm Tree Removal @ 53 Churchill Avenue
Deny the removal of the tree
Mr. Hurd moved to deny the removal of the tree.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to deny the removal of the tree. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Discussion and *Vote: Date for 2026 Override Election *(Pending LRPC Update)
"That as part of the Annual Town Election to be held on March 28, 2026, a question for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override shall be included. The wording of the question will be...
Mr. DeCourcey moved "That as part of the Annual Town Election to be held on March 28, 2026, a question for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override shall be included. The wording of the question will be approved by the Select Board and timely written notice shall be directed to the Town Clerk in compliance with G.L.c.54, §42C."
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved "That as part of the Annual Town Election to be held on March 28, 2026, a question for the purpose of voting on a Proposition 2 ½ Override shall be included. The wording of the question will be approved by the Select Board and timely written notice shall be directed to the Town Clerk in compliance with G.L.c.54, §42C." SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Town of Arlington Host Community Agreement Letters NEW BUSINESS
Receipt and referred item 18 to TAC
Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred item 18 to TAC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved receipt and referred item 18 to TAC. SO VOTED (4-0).” (Motion: Hurd)
Adjourn
Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:36p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to adjourn at 9:36p.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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