Weekly digest · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Weekly — Arlington, MA
April 19, 2026
Patriots' Day Weekend: Arlington Marks 251st Anniversary Apr 18-20
Arlington celebrates Patriots' Day weekend with free events including the Menotomy Beer Hall (Sat, noon–6 PM at Town Hall), guided tours of the Jason Russell House, Family Day (Sun), and a Patriots' Day Celebration at Whittemore Park (Mon at 10 AM). Paul Revere and William Dawes re-enactors arrive at Town Hall around noon Monday.
Town of Arlington
School Committee Elects New Leadership; Approves Job Postings
The Arlington School Committee unanimously elected Laura Gitelson as chair, Liz Exton as vice chair, and Paul Schlichtman as secretary at its April 9 meeting.
YourArlington
State Literacy Bills Could Reshape K-3 Reading Instruction
Massachusetts legislators are reconciling two bills that would require all public school districts to implement evidence-based K-3 literacy curricula by 2027-28. Rep. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) and Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) both voiced support.
YourArlington
Teresa Cader Named Arlington's Fifth Poet Laureate
Award-winning poet Teresa Cader began her term as Arlington's fifth Poet Laureate on April 1, succeeding Jean Flanagan. The community will celebrate at Robbins Library on April 23 with poetry readings and a public meet-and-greet.
Arlington Patch
MBTA Route 87 Now Runs All Trips to Arlington Center
As of April 5, all Route 87 bus trips now travel between Lechmere and Arlington Center, discontinuing the Clarendon Hill pattern. The change provides more evening and Sunday bus service in Arlington.
MBTA
Yard Waste Collection Falls Behind; Contractor Returns Saturday
Higher-than-usual loads caused waste contractor WM to fall behind on yard waste pickup during its first week. WM returned Saturday, April 18, to complete the Friday route with next collections scheduled for April 27.
YourArlington
MBTA Transit Screens Installed at Robbins Library
The MBTA installed real-time transit information screens at Arlington's Robbins Library as part of its "Transit Screens @ Libraries" initiative, helping riders of the Route 77 bus and other lines plan trips.
YourArlington
Arlington Endorses $500 Million Climate Preparedness Funding
On April 16, the Mass MVP Coalition, representing Arlington and other municipalities, cheered the Massachusetts Senate's move to propose $500 million for local climate resilience and preparedness projects.
Mystic River Watershed Association
Earth Day Workshop Launches Go Fish Mural Project
ArtsArlington's free Earth Day workshop on April 22 will invite residents to help paint 2,000 fish cutouts for a Go Fish mural planned for Fox Library and neighborhood storefronts.
Town of Arlington
Town Offers Commercial Driver's License Training Opportunity
The Town of Arlington will offer Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training for eligible candidates selected for public service careers.
Town of Arlington
Two New Package Store Licenses Available
The Town of Arlington has approved two new package store licenses, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and established operators.
Town of Arlington
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