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July 27, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hurd, Eric Helmuth, Diane Mahon, Stephen DeCourcey, Joseph Solomon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager Contract
Enter executive session at 8:11p.m
Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session at 8:11p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mrs. Mahon moved to enter executive session at 8:11p.m. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Vote: Town Manager Contract, if appropriate
Approval of the Town Manager contract as negotiated, for term starting August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2029
Move approval of the Town Manager contract as negotiated, for term starting August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move approval of the Town Manager contract as negotiated, for term starting August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2029. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Nathaniel Stevens
Approve: Nathaniel Stevens
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Lourie August
Approve: Lourie August
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Stephen DeCourcey Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: DeCourcey, second: Solomon)
Acceptance of Funds
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: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Eversource Petition/Broadway
Approve: Eversource Petition/Broadway
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Eversource Petition/Dickson Avenue
Approve: Eversource Petition/Dickson Avenue
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Tree Hearing at Veterans Memorial Park
Approve the recommended tree removals associated with the final Veterans Memorial Park plan
Moved to approve the recommended tree removals associated with the final Veterans Memorial Park plan.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to approve the recommended tree removals associated with the final Veterans Memorial Park plan. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
ACAC Grants Committee
Approve: ACAC Grants Committee
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Cable Advisory Committee
Approve: Cable Advisory Committee
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Joseph Solomon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Solomon, second: Helmuth)
For Approval: Wine & Malt and Common Victualler Transfer Application
Approve: Wine & Malt and Common Victualler Transfer Application
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (5 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Traffic Calming Guide Presentation
Receive: Traffic Calming Guide Presentation
Moved receipt of the report.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved receipt of the report. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Joseph Solomon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Solomon, second: Helmuth)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 11:12p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 11:12p.m. Results: (5 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Diane Mahon; Stephen DeCourcey; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, 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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