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March 23, 2026
26 recorded votes, 4 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
Community Preservation Act Committee Presentation
That the Select Board recommend that Town Meeting appropriate the slate of CPA projects as presented
Moved that the Select Board recommend that Town Meeting appropriate the slate of CPA projects as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved that the Select Board recommend that Town Meeting appropriate the slate of CPA projects as presented. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: DeCourcey)
2026 Outdoor Dining Parklet & Sidewalk Cafe Renewals
Table to the March 30, 2026 Meeting
Moved to table to the March 30, 2026 Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to table to the March 30, 2026 Meeting. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Request: AHS Ice Cream Fundraiser for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI)
Approve Agenda Items 3 and 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 3 and 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 3 and 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda. 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 15 Bylaw Amendment / Adoption of Municipal Equity Bylaw Pursuant to MA Cannabis
No Action of Article 15 Bylaw Amendment / Adoption of Municipal Equity Bylaw Pursuant to MA Cannabis Control Commission Requirements
Moved No Action of Article 15 Bylaw Amendment / Adoption of Municipal Equity Bylaw Pursuant to MA Cannabis Control Commission Requirements.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action of Article 15 Bylaw Amendment / Adoption of Municipal Equity Bylaw Pursuant to MA Cannabis Control Commission Requirements. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 16 Bylaw Amendment / Town Fees and Charges
Favorable Action of Article 16 Bylaw Amendment / Town Fees and Charges
Moved Favorable Action of Article 16 Bylaw Amendment / Town Fees and Charges.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 16 Bylaw Amendment / Town Fees and Charges. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Hurd)
Article 17 Local Option / Acceptance of M.G.L. c.40 22F Regarding Fees
Favorable Action of Article 17 Local Option / Acceptance of M.G.L. c.40, §22F Regarding Fees
Moved Favorable Action of Article 17 Local Option / Acceptance of M.G.L. c.40, §22F Regarding Fees.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 17 Local Option / Acceptance of M.G.L. c.40, §22F Regarding Fees. 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 19 Bylaw Amendment / Addition of Certain Delinquent Municipal Fees / Fines to be a Lien
Favorable Action of Article 19 Bylaw Amendment / Addition of Certain Delinquent Municipal Fees / Fines to be a Lien on Real Estate Tax Account
Moved Favorable Action of Article 19 Bylaw Amendment / Addition of Certain Delinquent Municipal Fees / Fines to be a Lien on Real Estate Tax Account.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 19 Bylaw Amendment / Addition of Certain Delinquent Municipal Fees / Fines to be a Lien on Real Estate Tax Account. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Article 21 Bylaw Amendment / Home Equity Theft Ban
No Action of Article 21 Bylaw Amendment / Home Equity Theft Ban
Moved No Action of Article 21 Bylaw Amendment / Home Equity Theft Ban
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action of Article 21 Bylaw Amendment / Home Equity Theft Ban Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department
Favorable Action of Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department
Moved Favorable Action of Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MorganNo: Mahon
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 22 Bylaw Amendment / Use of Areas Under Control of Park Department. Results: (4 - 1) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth Nays: Diane Mahon.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Helmuth)
Article 28 Home Rule Legislation / Additional on Premise All Alcohol Licenses
Favorable Action of Article 28 Home Rule Legislation / Additional On Premises All Alcohol Licenses
Moved Favorable Action of Article 28 Home Rule Legislation / Additional On Premises All Alcohol Licenses.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 28 Home Rule Legislation / Additional On Premises All Alcohol Licenses. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition
No Action on Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition
Moved No Action on Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Hurd)
Article 31 Home Rule Legislation / 61B Exemption
Favorable Action of Article 31 Home Rule Legislation / 61B Exemption
Moved Favorable Action of Article 31 Home Rule Legislation / 61B Exemption.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, MorganEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 31 Home Rule Legislation / 61B Exemption. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 33 Acceptance of Legislation / M.G.L c.60 Section 62A
No Action of Article 33 Acceptance of Legislation / M.G.L c.60 Section 62A
Moved No Action of Article 33 Acceptance of Legislation / M.G.L c.60 Section 62A.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action of Article 33 Acceptance of Legislation / M.G.L c.60 Section 62A. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: Morgan)
Article 36 Revolving Funds
Favorable Action of Article 36 Revolving Funds
Moved Favorable Action of Article 36 Revolving Funds.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 36 Revolving Funds. 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 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street
Table Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street to the March 30, 2026 Meeting
Moved to Table Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street to the March 30, 2026 Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to Table Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street to the March 30, 2026 Meeting. 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 60 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Favorable Action of Article 60 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Moved Favorable Action of Article 60 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Favorable Action of Article 60 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures. 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
Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from February 12, 2026
Moved Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from February 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from February 12, 2026. 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
Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from March 2, 2026
Moved Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from March 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Approval of the Final Votes and Comments from March 2, 2026. 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)
Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting
Reconsider Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting
Moved to reconsider Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to reconsider Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting. 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)
Article 8, proposing a "dark sky" style bylaw to regulate outdoor lighting, had previously received
No Action on Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting (Reconsideration)
Moved No Action on Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting (Reconsideration).
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 8 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Outdoor Lighting (Reconsideration). Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: DeCourcey)
Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands
Reconsider Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands
Moved to reconsider Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to reconsider Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Jane Morgan Seconder: John Hurd Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Morgan, second: Hurd)
Article 9, a Planning & Community Development-sponsored proposal to require or prioritize
No Action on Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands (Reconsideration)
Moved No Action on Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands (Reconsideration).
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 9 Bylaw Amendment / Native Plantings on Public Lands (Reconsideration). 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 18, a DPW-sponsored bylaw to regulate lead service lines in residential and commercial properties, had previousl
No Action on Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing
Moved No Action on Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action on Article 18 Bylaw Amendment / Regulation of Lead Pipe in Residential and Commercial Housing. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: John Hurd Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Hurd, second: DeCourcey)
Receipt of Warrant Articles 6, 10, 11, 14 and 23 Final Votes and Comments from March 9, 2026
Moved Receipt of Warrant Articles 6, 10, 11, 14 and 23 Final Votes and Comments from March 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Receipt of Warrant Articles 6, 10, 11, 14 and 23 Final Votes and Comments from March 9, 2026. 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)
Town Manager Evaluation
Receipt of the Town Manager's Evaluation
Moved Receipt of the Town Manager's Evaluation.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved Receipt of the Town Manager's Evaluation. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Jane Morgan Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Jane Morgan, Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Morgan)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 10:22p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 10:22p.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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