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April 26, 2026

Virtual Precinct Meetings Today Ahead of Town Meeting

Arlington residents can join virtual Precinct Meetings today, Sunday, April 26, to discuss Warrant articles with neighbors and Town Meeting Members before Annual Town Meeting opens Monday.

Town of Arlington

Road Rehabilitation Begins This Week on Gardner, Hilton, Hadley, and Silk Streets

Starting the week of April 27, contractor Newport Construction will begin pavement milling and resurfacing on Gardner Street, Hilton Street, Hadley Court, and Silk Street.

Town of Arlington

Redevelopment Board Reopens Mass Ave Special Permit Hearing Monday

The Redevelopment Board meets Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. to reopen the special permit hearing for 1347–1359 Mass Ave (Docket 3823) and review Town Meeting warrant amendments.

Town of Arlington PrimeGov

Robert Donovan Named Arlington's Veterans Services Director

Town Manager Jim Feeney has appointed retired Army combat veteran Robert Donovan to lead the Veterans Resource Center and connect local veterans with benefits.

Town of Arlington

Robbins Library Children's Room Closes May 1–10 for Renovation

The Children's Room will close May 1–10 for carpet replacement and repainting funded by the 2025 Town Meeting, reopening May 11; Fox Branch Library remains open throughout.

Robbins Library

CDBG Draft Action Plan Open for Public Comment Through May 14

Arlington is seeking roughly $1.05 million in HUD funding for affordable housing, parks, infrastructure, and public services; residents can submit comments on the draft FY 2026–27 Annual Action Plan by May 14 at 7 p.m.

Town of Arlington

Chamber Hosts Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Regent Theatre Wednesday

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce holds a multi-chamber networking event at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday, April 29, 5–7 p.m., followed by a free screening of Buster Keaton's "The General" with live score at 7:30 p.m.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting Returns May 2

The fifth annual Arlington Heights Spring Window Painting event runs Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., with artists decorating more than 60 storefront windows at 25 Heights businesses; artwork stays up through mid-June.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

AHS Pops Concert Brings Broadway Theme to Town Hall May 2–3

The Arlington High School Performing Arts Parents Association presents its Broadway-themed Pops Concert at Town Hall on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the AHS-PAPA Scholarship Fund.

Arlington, MA Patch

Arlington-Belmont Crew Rebounds a Year After Boat Theft

One year after an Arlington man stole the team's truck and trailer—destroying 11 boats—the 80-plus-member Arlington-Belmont crew team has acquired five replacement boats and raised over $100,000 in donations.

Your Arlington

Four Arlington Residents Run Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber

Ronan Campbell, Ian Jude Chio, J. Patrick Connor, and Maira Marques Samary ran the April 21 Boston Marathon as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, raising funds for cancer research.

Your Arlington

EcoFest 2026 Runs Through May 23 with Cleanups, Workshops, and More

Arlington's EcoFest continues through May 23 with free park cleanups, student projects, public art, workshops, and an EcoFair open to all residents.

Town of Arlington

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