Weekly digest · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Weekly — Arlington, MA
May 10, 2026
Town Meeting Unanimously Approves $247M FY2027 Budget
Arlington Town Meeting approved a $247M FY2027 operating budget on May 8, including $107.7M for public schools — more than $4M above last year — funded in part by the $14.8M override voters passed in March. Town Manager Jim Feeney noted health insurance costs rose 10.4%, the third straight year of double-digit increases.
Arlington Patch
National Prevention Week Begins Today with Art Exhibit at 27 Maple St.
Arlington Health and Human Services is marking National Prevention Week (May 10–16) with the 'Carry the Message' photo-and-poetry exhibit at 27 Maple St.; a free community reception honoring artist Anya C. is scheduled for May 14, and the exhibit runs through May 31.
Town of Arlington
Town Meeting to Take Up Minuteman Vocational Budget and More on May 11
Monday's Town Meeting session will open with Article 72 (Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School appropriation) followed by additional warrant articles; updated presentations and an absence notice due to illness have been posted to the town website.
Town of Arlington
Health Dept. Urges Tick Prevention as Season Begins
Arlington's Health Department is reminding residents to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, stay on trail centers, and check themselves, family members, and pets for ticks after outdoor activity, citing a CDC-reported rise in emergency visits for tick bites across the Northeast this spring.
Town of Arlington
Most Arlington Gas Leaks Went Unrepaired in 2025, Task Force Reports
The Town Manager's Gas Leaks Task Force, formed in 2016, reports that a majority of gas leaks identified in Arlington remained unrepaired through 2025, and continues to push regulators and utilities to accelerate repairs and phase out the natural gas distribution network.
Town of Arlington
Multi-Chamber Small Business Fair Set for May 13 at StonehamBank
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting a networking and small business resource fair on May 13 at StonehamBank, connecting businesses with agencies offering funding, training, and development support during Small Business Month.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Teresa Cader Settles In as Arlington's Fifth Poet Laureate
Teresa Cader, who began her term as Arlington's fifth Poet Laureate on April 1, plans to launch an 'Arlington's Favorite Poem Project' and partner with local restaurants to pair poetry with food from different cultures.
Your Arlington
School Committee Meets May 14 — Hybrid Format
The Arlington School Committee holds its next regular meeting on May 14 at the district office and on Zoom; the agenda and packet will be posted 48 business hours in advance.
Town of Arlington
All Arlington Athletic Fields Remain Closed Due to Wet Conditions
All public athletic fields in Arlington are closed as of May 1 due to wet conditions; real-time status is available at ArlingtonMA.gov/fields.
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