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March 9, 2026
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion & Approval: Fiscal Year 2027 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve: Fiscal Year 2027 Water/Sewer Rates
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Vote: Authorization of Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Lexington
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement
Moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganThe minutes list John Hurd as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth Absent: John Hurd.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Letter of Support for Housing Corporation of Arlington's Proposal
Approve: Letter of Support for Housing Corporation of Arlington's Proposal
Approve
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganThe minutes list John Hurd as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth Absent: John Hurd.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Morgan)
Request: Contractor/Drainlayer License
Approve Agenda Items 5 through 8 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 5 through 8 as a single consent agenda.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Mahon, MorganThe minutes list John Hurd as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 5 through 8 as a single consent agenda. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth Absent: John Hurd.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Morgan)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Approve: Transportation Advisory Committee
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Jane Morgan Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Hurd)
Article 6 Removal of a Public Shade Tree
No Action of Article 6 Removal of a Public Shade Tree
Moved No Action of Article 6 Removal of a Public Shade Tree
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action of Article 6 Removal of a Public Shade Tree 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)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting
Favorable Action of Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting with revisions to (1) replace the fixed date with "effective date of the bylaw" and (2) add an exemption for street...
Moved Favorable Action of Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting with revisions to (1) replace the fixed date with "effective date of the bylaw" and (2) add an exemption for street lighting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting with revisions to (1) replace the fixed date with "effective date of the bylaw" and (2) add an exemption for street lighting. 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 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands
Favorable Action of Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands
Moved Favorable Action of Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourcey, Morgan
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands Results: (3 - 2) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Eric Helmuth Nays: Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Hurd)
Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Protection
Favorable Action of Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Protection with a request that the term "unavoidable delay" be further clarified in the implementing regulations or guidance before final...
Moved Favorable Action of Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Protection with a request that the term "unavoidable delay" be further clarified in the implementing regulations or guidance before final votes and comments are completed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 10 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Protection with a request that the term "unavoidable delay" be further clarified in the implementing regulations or guidance before final votes and comments are completed. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Bylaw Enforcement
Favorable action of Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Bylaw Enforcement, as modified to remove the Commission Chair from the list of enforcing officers
Moved favorable action of Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Bylaw Enforcement, as modified to remove the Commission Chair from the list of enforcing officers.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved favorable action of Article 11 Bylaw Amendment / Wetlands Bylaw Enforcement, as modified to remove the Commission Chair from the list of enforcing officers. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Helmuth)
Article 14 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Committee Rules and Procedures
Favorable Action of Article 14 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Committee Rules and Procedures, subject to incorporation of clarifying edits in the final votes and comments
Moved Favorable Action of Article 14 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Committee Rules and Procedures, subject to incorporation of clarifying edits in the final votes and comments.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 14 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Committee Rules and Procedures, subject to incorporation of clarifying edits in the final votes and comments. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Helmuth)
Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department
Table Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas under Control of Park Department to the March 23, 2026 meeting to allow time for Park and Recreation Commission review and comment
Moved to table Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas under Control of Park Department to the March 23, 2026 meeting to allow time for Park and Recreation Commission review and comment.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to table Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas under Control of Park Department to the March 23, 2026 meeting to allow time for Park and Recreation Commission review and comment. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Jane Morgan Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Helmuth)
Article 23 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Preservation and Protection
No Action on Article 23 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Preservation and Protection, while encouraging continued study of the issue by the Tree Committee and staff
Moved No Action on Article 23 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Preservation and Protection, while encouraging continued study of the issue by the Tree Committee and staff.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 23 Bylaw Amendment / Tree Preservation and Protection, while encouraging continued study of the issue by the Tree Committee and staff. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
Article 35 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Table both sets of Draft Final Votes and Comments to March 23, 2026: February 12, 2026 March 2, 2026
Moved to Table both sets of Draft Final Votes and Comments to March 23, 2026: February 12, 2026 March 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to Table both sets of Draft Final Votes and Comments to March 23, 2026: February 12, 2026 March 2, 2026 Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 9:35p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 9:35p.m. 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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