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March 30, 2026
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
- Joseph Solomon stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Elect Mr. Hurd as the Chair of the Select Board
Moved to elect Mr. Hurd as the Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to elect Mr. Hurd as the Chair of the Select Board. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Elect Mr. Helmuth as the Vice Chair of the Select Board
Moved to elect Mr. Helmuth as the Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to elect Mr. Helmuth as the Vice Chair of the Select Board. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Mahon)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Approve the permanent appointment of Julie Brazil as Town Clerk
Approve the permanent appointment of Julie Brazil as Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve the permanent appointment of Julie Brazil as Town Clerk. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: DeCourcey)
Authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board
Moved to authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Joseph Solomon Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Accept the donation for pedestrian safety improvements as described
Moved to accept the donation for pedestrian safety improvements as described.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to accept the donation for pedestrian safety improvements as described. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Approve the maximum useful lives of the listed capital assets for financing purposes
Moved to approve the maximum useful lives of the listed capital assets for financing purposes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to approve the maximum useful lives of the listed capital assets for financing purposes. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Approve the proclamation designating April 6-10, 2026, as National Community Development Week in Arlington
Moved to approve the proclamation designating April 6-10, 2026, as National Community Development Week in Arlington.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to approve the proclamation designating April 6-10, 2026, as National Community Development Week in Arlington. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Approve
Approve
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Solomon
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth Abstain: Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Mahon)
Approve Agenda Items 9 through 12 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 9 through 12 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 9 through 12 as a single consent agenda. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Approve
Approve.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Appoint Teresa Cader as Poet Laureate for a term to expire March 31, 2028
Moved to appoint Teresa Cader as Poet Laureate for a term to expire March 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to appoint Teresa Cader as Poet Laureate for a term to expire March 31, 2028. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street
No Action of Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street
Moved No Action of Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved No Action of Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Mahon)
Article 60 Endorsement of Parking Benefit District Expenditures
Approve the final votes and comments for articles 8,9,15-19,21,22,28,31,33, and 36, as amended
Moved to approve the final votes and comments for articles 8,9,15-19,21,22,28,31,33, and 36, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to approve the final votes and comments for articles 8,9,15-19,21,22,28,31,33, and 36, as amended. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Approval of Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition held aside
Move approval of Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition held aside.
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonJoseph Solomon stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move approval of Article 30 Home Rule Legislation / Repeal MBTA Prohibition held aside. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth Recused: Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 8:53p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 8:53p.m. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
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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