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May 12, 2026

Robbins Library Children's Room reopens after renovation

The Robbins Library Children's Room reopened Monday, May 11, after a two-week closure for painting and carpet replacement. The Fox Branch Library remained open throughout.

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Rep. Dave Rogers holds office hours today at Beech Street Center

State Rep. Dave Rogers will be available to constituents today, May 12, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Beech Street Center in Belmont.

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Veterans Council meets tonight at Community Center

The Veterans Council meets tonight, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Health & Human Services Conference Room at the Community Center; hybrid participation is available.

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Park and Recreation Commission meets tonight at 17 Irving St.

The Park and Recreation Commission meets tonight, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Department's fourth-floor Main Hall at 17 Irving St.

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Zoning Board of Appeals holds remote hearing tonight, including 304 Washington St.

The Arlington ZBA meets tonight, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, with Docket #3900 for 304 Washington St. among the items on the agenda.

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Library Board of Trustees meets tonight in hybrid format

The Library Board of Trustees meets tonight, May 12, from 7:15–9 p.m. in the Robbins Library fourth-floor conference room, with remote participation available.

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DPW begins seasonal crosswalk line painting alongside ongoing pothole repairs

Arlington DPW is continuing pothole repairs town-wide and has begun seasonal crosswalk line painting; work proceeds daily as weather allows.

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Early-morning tree planting in Heights Business District starts May 18

Arlington DPW will plant trees along Mass. Ave. between nos. 1293 and 1395 starting Monday, May 18, from 5–8:30 a.m.

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Town launches 2026 pavement preservation project

Arlington's contractor All States Materials Group will perform pavement preservation work on town roads throughout the 2026 construction season.

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Town Meeting warrant updated with Article 53 amendments

The Annotated Warrant has been updated with new materials for Article 53, including an amendment from Eugene Benson (Precinct 10) and submissions from Stephen Revilak (Precinct 1) and Ratnakar Vellanki.

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