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January 26, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
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“Motion: Receipt Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
Reschedule the Monday, 2/9 Select Board Meeting to Thursday, 2/12
Moved to reschedule the Monday, 2/9 Select Board Meeting to Thursday, 2/12.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to reschedule the Monday, 2/9 Select Board Meeting to Thursday, 2/12. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
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“Motion: Receipt Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: DeCourcey)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 02/12/2026 @ Maxima Gift and Book Center for Wine Tasting
Approve Agenda Items 3 through 7 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 3 through 7 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 3 through 7 as a single consent agenda. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Oxford Street Sign Change
Approve: Oxford Street Sign Change
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
CDBG - Performance Update for Program Year 2025-2026
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“Motion: Receipt Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Helmuth)
CDBG - Requests for FY2027 Funding
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“Motion: Receipt Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
For Discussion and Potential Vote: 2026 Town Meeting Warrant Articles from the Select Board
Meeting adjourned at 9:59p.m
Meeting adjourned at 9:59p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Meeting adjourned at 9:59p.m. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: 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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