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May 18, 2026
6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Sale dated June 14, 2026 of $1,307,000 Water Bond to the Massachusetts Water
Approve: Approval of Sale dated June 14, 2026 of $1,307,000 Water Bond to the Massachusetts Water
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Comprehensive Plan Endorsement
Favorable Support of the Comprehensive Plan
Move Favorable Support of the Comprehensive Plan.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move Favorable Support of the Comprehensive Plan. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
2026 Outdoor Dining Renewals
Approve Agenda Items 4 through 10 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 4 through 10 as a single consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 4 through 10 as a single consent agenda. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Installation of 'No U-Turn' Signs on East End of Massachusetts Avenue
Approval of the amendment to Article 7, Section 10 of the Traffic Rules and Orders. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting
Moved approval of the amendment to Article 7, Section 10 of the Traffic Rules and Orders. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonThe minutes list Eric Helmuth as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved approval of the amendment to Article 7, Section 10 of the Traffic Rules and Orders. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting. Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon Absent: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Removal of "No Parking" Signs on Dudley Street
Diane Mahon moved receipt of the correspondence and referral to the Town Manager and Board Administrator for review and follow-up. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be...
Diane Mahon moved receipt of the correspondence and referral to the Town Manager and Board Administrator for review and follow-up. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonThe minutes list Eric Helmuth as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Diane Mahon moved receipt of the correspondence and referral to the Town Manager and Board Administrator for review and follow-up. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting. Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon Absent: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. and to reconvene at 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with Town Meeting. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonThe minutes list Eric Helmuth as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. and to reconvene at 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with Town Meeting. Mr. Helmuth was absent for the vote as he left the meeting to be at Town Meeting. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon Absent: 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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