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Eric Helmuth
At-large · 7 terms in this record
Eric D. Helmuth
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Helmuth as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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In the news
- 251st anniversary of Patriots Day: ‘Revere’ and ‘Dawes’ make stop in Arlington to warn localsYourArlington · Apr 20, 2026
- How Select Board chair sees the state of our townYourArlington · May 1, 2025
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (35)
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present (Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present (Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present (Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present (Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Feb 16, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 16, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 1, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 27Favorable action: Article 24 Endorsement of CDBG ApplicationMotion: Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Helmuth: Yes
March 27, 2023: Favorable action: Article 24 Endorsement of CDBG Application
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Voted: Yes
This vote included Mr. Pooler (yes), who is not on the Select Board; the minutes’ count (6-0) includes this vote. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes Mr. Pooler: yes SO VOTED (6-0).” (Motion: Mahon)
Mar 20Approve: Provide a process by which the Select Board…Motion: Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.Passed 3–0 · Helmuth: Not recorded
March 20, 2023: Approve: Provide a process by which the Select Board and School Committee would by vote elect which means of publication will be utilized, including print, for their respective
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonThe third number in the count (3-0-1) is Eric Helmuth, who did not vote. Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes SO VOTED (3-0-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Mar 13Approve: Resolution Requesting that National Grid Repair Significant EnvironmentalMotion: Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.Passed 4–0 · Helmuth: Yes
March 13, 2023: Approve: Resolution Requesting that National Grid Repair Significant Environmental
Mrs. Mahon moved to approve.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Mar 13Favorable action: Should it prove impractical to make a…Motion: Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.Passed 4–0 · Helmuth: Not recorded
March 13, 2023: Favorable action: Should it prove impractical to make a permanent appointment within the 180-day period, appoint an "Acting Town Manager" for no more than one year
Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mrs. Mahon moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Mahon)
Mar 13Favorable action: Article 64 Resolution / State Extended Producer…Motion: Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.Passed 3–0 · Helmuth: Not recorded
March 13, 2023: Favorable action: Article 64 Resolution / State Extended Producer Responsibility and Bottle Bill
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DigginsEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (3-0-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained..” (Motion: Hurd)
Mar 6Favorable action: Article 67 Resolution/Affordable Housing OverlayMotion: Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.Passed 4–0 · Helmuth: Yes
March 6, 2023: Favorable action: Article 67 Resolution/Affordable Housing Overlay
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DeCourcey, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonAbstained: Diggins
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0-1) Mr. Diggins abstained..” (Motion: Hurd)
Feb 27Send a letter of support for the March initial…Motion: Mr. Helmuth moved to send a letter of support for the…Passed 4–0 · Helmuth: Yes
February 27, 2023: Send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline
Mr. Helmuth moved to send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Diggins, Helmuth, Hurd, MahonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. DeCourcey recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Helmuth moved to send a letter of support for the March initial submission deadline. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: yes Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. DeCourcey recused himself..” (Motion: Helmuth)
Feb 27Approve: Save the Alewife BrookMotion: Mr. Hurd moved to approve.Passed 4–0 · Helmuth: Not recorded
February 27, 2023: Approve: Save the Alewife Brook
Mr. Hurd moved to approve.
Yes: DeCourcey, Diggins, Hurd, MahonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved to approve. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (4-0) Mr. Helmuth recused himself..” (Motion: Hurd)
Feb 27Favorable action: Articles for ReviewMotion: Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action.Passed 3–0 · Helmuth: Not recorded
February 27, 2023: Favorable action: Articles for Review
Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action.
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, MahonAbstained: DigginsThe minutes write the count as 3-1; the record shows Len Diggins abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote. Eric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCourcey moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: abstain Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: yes SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. Diggins abstained. Article Special Legislation/Repeal MBTA Prohibition Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this discussion..” (Motion: DeCourcey)
Feb 27Favorable action: Articles for ReviewMotion: Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.Passed 3–1 · Helmuth: Not recorded
February 27, 2023: Favorable action: Articles for Review
Mr. Hurd moved favorable action.
Yes: Diggins, Hurd, MahonNo: DeCourceyEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting (the minutes say: “Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. DeCourcey voted in the negative.”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Hurd moved favorable action. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mr. Heim. Mr. Hurd: yes Mr. Diggins: yes Mr. Helmuth: Mrs. Mahon: yes Mr. DeCourcey: no SO VOTED (3-1) Mr. Helmuth recused himself and Mr. DeCourcey voted in the negative. Article Special Legislation/Police Officer Age Waiver James M. Looney Mr. Helmuth recused himself from this discussion..” (Motion: Hurd)
Votes with no disagreement (192)
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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