Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
May 16, 2026
Third Arlington bald eagle dies from rodent poison since 2021
A bald eagle named Fae has died from second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), the third such eagle death in Arlington since 2021. Town Meeting is considering Article 32, a home rule petition to ban first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
Arlington Patch
Cambridge considers bridge to improve bike and pedestrian access to Alewife
A proposed bridge linking parcels on the Cambridge side of Alewife MBTA station would cut walking and cycling time by five to seven minutes. ADA-compliant ramps are planned but not included in the initial construction phase.
Your Arlington
Massachusetts advances bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools
Lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban student cell phone use throughout the school day and require age verification for social media, prohibiting users under 14. The legislation aims to address declining test scores and student mental health.
Your Arlington
Volunteers place flags on veterans' graves ahead of Memorial Day
Community members gathered at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery this morning to place flags on veterans' graves ahead of Arlington's Memorial Day ceremony on May 25.
Your Arlington
Arlington Garden Club hosts annual plant, bake, and tool sale today until noon
The Arlington Garden Club's spring sale runs today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jason Russell House, featuring plants, baked goods, gently used tools, and scarves.
Your Arlington
DPW continues curb and sidewalk accessibility improvements across Arlington
Arlington's Department of Public Works is continuing curb and sidewalk upgrades on several streets, with preparation work running weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Free Toastmasters open house at Robbins Library today
A free Toastmasters open house runs today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Robbins Library, open to anyone interested in building public-speaking skills.
Arlington Patch
True Story Theater hosts Playback Theatre improv workshop today
True Story Theater's Playback Theatre workshop runs today from 2 to 4 p.m., covering listening, movement, drama, and song. Location is shared after registration.
Arlington Patch
Free fish-painting workshop at Old Schwamb Mill today
ArtsArlington and Old Schwamb Mill host a free Go Fish! painting workshop today from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 17 Mill Lane, where participants will paint fish for a public art project celebrating Mystic River herring.
BosTix
13FOREST Gallery opens Happenstance exhibition today
13FOREST Gallery holds the opening reception for Happenstance today from 4 to 6 p.m. at 167A Massachusetts Ave., featuring new work by Nicole Duennebier, Chen Peng, Damion Silver, and Dorothea Van Camp.
BosTix
All Arlington public athletic fields closed due to wet conditions
All town public athletic fields are closed today due to wet conditions. The town posts weekday field status updates, with school sports decisions by 1 p.m. and club sports by 3 p.m.
Your Arlington
Arlington opens summer recreation enrollment; expired dog license notices going out
Arlington Recreation is now accepting enrollment for its full-day summer program for students entering grades K–5. Residents with expired dog licenses should expect citation notices in the mail, and an NAACP talk is scheduled for June 1 at the Regent Theater.
Town of Arlington
Arlington expands free public water refill network with two new stations
The Town of Arlington and Zero Waste Arlington have added hydration stations at Parallel Playground and Arlington High School's Peirce Field, expanding the Arlington on Tap network.
Town of Arlington
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