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August 10, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Eric Helmuth, Joseph Solomon
Absent: Stephen DeCourcey
Every vote, in order
Vote/Approval of $1,000,000 Bond Authorization for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Approve: Vote/Approval of $1,000,000 Bond Authorization for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Approve.
The minutes list Stephen DeCourcey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve. Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Absent: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 Program Community Liaisons
Approve: Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 Program Community Liaisons
Approve
The minutes list Stephen DeCourcey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Approve Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Absent: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Acceptance of Funds - Zero Waste Arlington
Approve Agenda Items 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda
The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda.
The minutes list Stephen DeCourcey as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: The Board voted to approve Agenda Items 5 through 14 as a single consent agenda. Results: Passed (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Absent: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Permanent Town Building Committee
Appoint Andrew Brody to the Parking Advisory Committee
Moved to appoint Andrew Brody to the Parking Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to appoint Andrew Brody to the Parking Advisory Committee. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Appoint Delia Tharnish to the Commission for Arts and Culture
Moved to appoint Delia Tharnish to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to appoint Delia Tharnish to the Commission for Arts and Culture. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Joseph Solomon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Solomon, second: Helmuth)
Presentation and Discussion: Design of Park Avenue Intersection with Paul Revere Road and
Receipt of the presentation and to endorse "Option A" as the preferred concept for further detailed design and utility coordination
Moved receipt of the presentation and to endorse "Option A" as the preferred concept for further detailed design and utility coordination.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved receipt of the presentation and to endorse "Option A" as the preferred concept for further detailed design and utility coordination. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Solomon)
Discussion: Potential Comments on Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan
Have the Town Manager and Town Counsel draft comments and return with a proposed final version for Board action
Moved to have the Town Manager and Town Counsel draft comments and return with a proposed final version for Board action.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to have the Town Manager and Town Counsel draft comments and return with a proposed final version for Board action. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Request: Temporary Loading Zone at 204 Massachusetts Avenue
No action: Temporary Loading Zone at 204 Massachusetts Avenue
No Action.
From the minutes
“Motion: No Action. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Discussion & Vote: On Street Overnight Parking Permits
Increase the annual cap from 175 to 300, with the understanding that staff will notify the Board when the number of available permits falls to a low threshold so that any further adjustments can...
Moved to increase the annual cap from 175 to 300, with the understanding that staff will notify the Board when the number of available permits falls to a low threshold so that any further adjustments can be considered in a timely way.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to increase the annual cap from 175 to 300, with the understanding that staff will notify the Board when the number of available permits falls to a low threshold so that any further adjustments can be considered in a timely way. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Eric Helmuth Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Helmuth)
Discussion & Vote: Reappointment Process
Approve the pilot reappointment process as drafted
Moved to approve the pilot reappointment process as drafted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to approve the pilot reappointment process as drafted. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Request for Historic Marker for Dr. George F. Grant
Receive items 22 and 23 and refer item 24 to refer it to the Town Manager for coordination with the Recreation Director and the Park and Recreation Commission regarding siting and next steps
Moved to receive items 22 and 23 and refer item 24 to refer it to the Town Manager for coordination with the Recreation Director and the Park and Recreation Commission regarding siting and next steps.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to receive items 22 and 23 and refer item 24 to refer it to the Town Manager for coordination with the Recreation Director and the Park and Recreation Commission regarding siting and next steps. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
Adjourn
Moved to adjourn at 10:40p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to adjourn at 10:40p.m. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Eric Helmuth Seconder: Diane Mahon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon.” (Motion: Helmuth, second: Mahon)
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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