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April 13, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
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Approve Agenda Items 1 through 9 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 1 through 9 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 1 through 9 as a single consent agenda. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
7:15 p.m. Kelwyn Manor Betterment
To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor
To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor.
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Recused: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order
To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order.
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Recused: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street
Approve: Article 37 Disposition of Real Estate / 0 Reed Street
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Discussion and Approval: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Approve: Draft Select Board Report to Town Meeting
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Process for Issuance of Two Additional All Alcohol Package Store Licenses
Adopt the competitive licensing process and criteria as outlined in the Town Manager's memo, with the revised September 11 application deadline and added reference to sign bylaw compliance
Moved to adopt the competitive licensing process and criteria as outlined in the Town Manager's memo, with the revised September 11 application deadline and added reference to sign bylaw compliance.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adopt the competitive licensing process and criteria as outlined in the Town Manager's memo, with the revised September 11 application deadline and added reference to sign bylaw compliance. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Mahon)
Memorandum to Request: "4 Hour Parking" Signs on Mystic Street
Receive the correspondence and refer the request to the Town Manager
Moved to receive the correspondence and refer the request to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to receive the correspondence and refer the request to the Town Manager. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 8:08p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 8:08p.m. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
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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