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June 8, 2026
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Eric Helmuth, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Joseph Solomon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Stephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Stroker Rogovin Day
Approve: Stroker Rogovin Day
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Request: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 6/19/26, 6/23/26, 6/24/26, and 6/26/26 @
Approve: Special (One Day) Beer & Wine License, 6/19/26, 6/23/26, 6/24/26, and 6/26/26 @
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)
Request: Contractor/Drainlayer Licenses
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: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
National Grid Petition / Orvis Road
Approve: National Grid Petition / Orvis Road
Approve
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve 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)
Community Preservation Act Commission
Appoint Christine Carney to the Community Preservation Act Committee
Moved to appoint Christine Carney to the Community Preservation Act Committee. This vote includes the Town Manager.
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but the roll call reads: Diane Mahon yes, John Hurd yes, Stephen DeCourcey yes, Eric Helmuth yes. Joseph Solomon, who was present, is not listed. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to appoint Christine Carney to the Community Preservation Act Committee. This vote includes the Town Manager. Results: (6 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Appoint Carmine Granucci to the Community Preservation Act Committee
Moved to appoint Carmine Granucci to the Community Preservation Act Committee. This vote includes the Town Manager.
The minutes give the count as 6-0, but the roll call reads: Diane Mahon yes, John Hurd yes, Stephen DeCourcey yes, Eric Helmuth yes. Joseph Solomon, who was present, is not listed. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to appoint Carmine Granucci to the Community Preservation Act Committee. This vote includes the Town Manager. Results: (6 - 0) Mover: Joseph Solomon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Solomon, second: DeCourcey)
For Approval: Common Victualler License
Approve: Common Victualler License
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)
Hearing: Public Shade Tree Removal for Stratton Safe Routes to School Project
To table this discussion to the Board's June 22, 2026 meeting, directing staff to gather additional analysis and explore potential alternatives in the interim
To table this discussion to the Board's June 22, 2026 meeting, directing staff to gather additional analysis and explore potential alternatives in the interim.
From the minutes
“Motion: To table this discussion to the Board's June 22, 2026 meeting, directing staff to gather additional analysis and explore potential alternatives in the interim. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders
Approve: Amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Authorization of Body Worn Camera Contract Exceeding Three Years
Authorize the Town, through the Town Manager, to enter into a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras
Moved to authorize the Town, through the Town Manager, to enter into a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to authorize the Town, through the Town Manager, to enter into a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Interdepartmental Appropriation Transfers
Approve: Interdepartmental Appropriation Transfers
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Abstain:.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Mahon)
Request for Historic Marker for Dr. George F. Grant
Receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee
Moved receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved receipt and referred to the Public Memorials Committee. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Review of Recent Roadway Speed Limit Reductions
Receipt and referred to the Town Manager
Moved receipt and referred to the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved receipt and referred to the Town Manager. Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Stephen DeCourcey; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 9:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 9:14 p.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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