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Joseph Solomon
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Solomon 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
- Meet Joe Solomon, Arlington’s newest Select Board memberYourArlington · Jun 19, 2026
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2026 · Regular: Present (Joseph Solomon stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 10Approve: Vote/Approval of $1,000,000 Bond Authorization for Lead Service…Motion: Approve.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Solomon: Yes
August 10, 2026: Approve: Vote/Approval of $1,000,000 Bond Authorization for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Approve.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 10Approve: Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 Program Community LiaisonsMotion: ApprovePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Solomon: Yes
August 10, 2026: Approve: Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 Program Community Liaisons
Approve
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 8Approve: National Grid Petition / Orvis RoadMotion: ApprovePassed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
June 8, 2026: Approve: National Grid Petition / Orvis Road
Approve
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 8Appoint Christine Carney to the Community Preservation Act CommitteeMotion: Moved to appoint Christine Carney to the Community Preservation Act Committee.…Passed 6–0 · Solomon: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: 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)
Jun 8Appoint Carmine Granucci to the Community Preservation Act CommitteeMotion: Moved to appoint Carmine Granucci to the Community Preservation Act Committee.…Passed 6–0 · Solomon: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: 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)
May 18Approval of the amendment to Article 7, Section 10…Motion: Moved approval of the amendment to Article 7, Section 10 of…Passed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
May 18, 2026: 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
May 18Diane Mahon moved receipt of the correspondence and referral…Motion: Diane Mahon moved receipt of the correspondence and referral to the…Passed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
May 18, 2026: 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 13To approve the request to repair the private way…Motion: To approve the request to repair the private way located at…Passed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
April 13, 2026: To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor
To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the request to repair the private way located at Kelwyn Manor. 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)
Apr 13To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment OrderMotion: To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order.Passed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
April 13, 2026: To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order
To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Helmuth, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonStephen DeCourcey stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Kelwyn Manor Betterment Order. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Joseph Solomon Ayes: Diane Mahon; John Hurd; Eric Helmuth; Joseph Solomon Recused: Stephen DeCourcey.” (Motion: Mahon, second: Solomon)
Mar 30Authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter…Motion: Moved to authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter…Passed 4–0 · Solomon: Yes
March 30, 2026: Authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board
Moved to authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DeCourcey, Hurd, Mahon, SolomonEric Helmuth stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved to authorize the Chair to finalize and send the letter of support on behalf of the Board. Results: (4 - 0) Mover: Diane Mahon Seconder: Stephen DeCourcey Ayes: Diane Mahon, John Hurd, Stephen DeCourcey, Joseph Solomon Recused: Eric Helmuth.” (Motion: Mahon, second: DeCourcey)
Votes with no disagreement (72)
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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