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March 2, 2026
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Designation of Animal Control Officer
Designate Michelle Parsons as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Arlington
Moved to designate Michelle Parsons as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Arlington
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to designate Michelle Parsons as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Arlington Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 4/10/2026 @ Robbins Library, Reading Room for Trivia at the Library
Approve Agenda Items 2 through 3 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 2 through 3 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 2 through 3 as a single consent agenda. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 18 proposes a bylaw requiring certification of water service line material (from the town valve to the water met
Table Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing to allow staff to refine the proposal and explore alternative or modified approaches
Moved to table Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing to allow staff to refine the proposal and explore alternative or modified approaches.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to table Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing to allow staff to refine the proposal and explore alternative or modified approaches. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Helmuth)
Article 20 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control
Favorable Action of Article 20 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control
Moved Favorable Action of Article 20 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 20 Bylaw Amendment / Canine Control Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 27 Vote / Envision Arlington Standing Committee Quorum
No Action on Article 27 Vote / Envision Arlington Standing Committee Quorum
Moved No Action on Article 27 Vote / Envision Arlington Standing Committee Quorum
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 27 Vote / Envision Arlington Standing Committee Quorum Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
Article 29 Home Rule Legislation / Recall Elections
Favorable Action of Article 29 Home Rule Legislation / Recall Elections
Moved Favorable Action of Article 29 Home Rule Legislation / Recall Elections
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 29 Home Rule Legislation / Recall Elections Results: (4 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
Article 32 Home Rule Legislation / Prohibit First Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide in Arlington
Favorable Action of Article 32 Home Rule Legislation / Prohibit First Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide in Arlington
Moved Favorable Action of Article 32 Home Rule Legislation / Prohibit First Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide in Arlington
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 32 Home Rule Legislation / Prohibit First Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide in Arlington Results: (4 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
Article 34 Acceptance of Legislation / Waiver of Canine Licensing for Owners 70 and Older
Favorable Action of Article 34 Acceptance of Legislation / Waiver of Canine Licensing for Owners 70 and Older
Moved Favorable Action of Article 34 Acceptance of Legislation / Waiver of Canine Licensing for Owners 70 and Older
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 34 Acceptance of Legislation / Waiver of Canine Licensing for Owners 70 and Older Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Hurd)
Article 35 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Favorable Action of Article 35 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Moved Favorable Action of Article 35 Endorsement of CDBG Application. This vote includes the Town Manager and is a 6-0 vote.
The minutes say the Town Manager also voted on this item. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 35 Endorsement of CDBG Application. This vote includes the Town Manager and is a 6-0 vote. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 79 Appropriation / Private Way Repairs Revolving Fund
Receive the draft comments and defer final action until a later meeting
Moved to receive the draft comments and defer final action until a later meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to receive the draft comments and defer final action until a later meeting. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
2026-2027 Select Board Meeting Schedule
Concur with the proposed framework as a planning calendar, with the understanding that the sitting chair retains authority to set or adjust specific meeting dates
Moved to concur with the proposed framework as a planning calendar, with the understanding that the sitting chair retains authority to set or adjust specific meeting dates.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to concur with the proposed framework as a planning calendar, with the understanding that the sitting chair retains authority to set or adjust specific meeting dates. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Hurd)
Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Committee Response to Concerns About
Receive: Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Committee Response to Concerns About
Moved Receipt.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Receipt. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Jane Morgan Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 9:22pm.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 9:22pm. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Jane Morgan Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Morgan, 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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