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January 12, 2026
6 recorded votes, 3 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:
- John Hurd arrived after the meeting began (at 7:50 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: December 22, 2025; Contractor/Drainlayer Renewal
Approve: Consent Agenda: Minutes of Meetings: December 22, 2025; Contractor/Drainlayer Renewal
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganJohn Hurd had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting; the count (4-0) matches the members present at the time. The minutes say: “Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote.”, so John Hurd is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Food Vendor License
Approve: Food Vendor License
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganJohn Hurd had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting; the count (4-0) matches the members present at the time. The minutes say: “Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote.”, so John Hurd is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval subject to all conditions. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
For Approval: All Alcohol Package Store Change of Manager
Approve: All Alcohol Package Store Change of Manager
Mrs. Morgan moved approval.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganJohn Hurd had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting; the count (4-0) matches the members present at the time. The minutes say: “Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote.”, so John Hurd is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Morgan moved approval. SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Hurd was not present for this vote..” (Motion: Morgan)
Discussion and Vote: Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application Rules and Regulations
Approve: Outdoor Restaurant and Retail Permit Application Rules and Regulations
Mr. DeCourcey moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Thickly Settled District 25 MPH Signs
Approve: Thickly Settled District 25 MPH Signs
Mr. Helmuth moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved approval. SO VOTED (5-0).” (Motion: Helmuth)
SSR Speed Limit and Safety Zone Recap
Approve: SSR Speed Limit and Safety Zone Recap
Mr. Hurd moved approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved approval. 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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