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April 27, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth
Absent: Joseph Solomon
Every vote, in order
To Review and Approve Bond Issue, Bond Anticipation Note and Related Matters: a. Award sale of the $7,000,000 General Ob
Approval of the $7,000,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
Moved approval of the $7,000,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval of the $7,000,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Approval of the $3,180,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan
Moved approval of the $3,180,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval of the $3,180,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Helmuth)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month
Approval of the proclamation to proclaim May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month
Moved approval of the proclamation to proclaim May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval of the proclamation to proclaim May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Robert "Bob" Radochia
Approval of the proclamation to honor Robert "Bob" Radochia
Moved approval of the proclamation to honor Robert "Bob" Radochia.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval of the proclamation to honor Robert "Bob" Radochia. Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 05/28/26 @ Arlington Boys & Girls Club for their Annual Celebration
Approve Agenda Items 4 through 13 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 4 through 13 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 4 through 13 as a single consent agenda. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
2026 Outdoor Dining Parklet & Sidewalk Cafe Renewals
Approve: 2026 Outdoor Dining Parklet & Sidewalk Cafe Renewals
Moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval subject to all conditions as set forth. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 7:26p.m. and to reconvene at 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the opening of Town Meeting, specifying that for the duration of Town Meeting the Select Board would remain in session concurrent with Town Meeting in case any votes were needed on the floor, and that the Select Board session at Town Meeting would adjourn concurrent with the final adjournment of Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 7:26p.m. and to reconvene at 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the opening of Town Meeting, specifying that for the duration of Town Meeting the Select Board would remain in session concurrent with Town Meeting in case any votes were needed on the floor, and that the Select Board session at Town Meeting would adjourn concurrent with the final adjournment of Town Meeting. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (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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