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May 19, 2026
Boys & Girls Club unveils first basketball/futsal combo court in Massachusetts
The Arlington Boys & Girls Club celebrated a $70,000 refurbished outdoor court on May 17 — believed to be the state's first basketball/futsal combination — with support from athletes Miles Robinson and Pat Connaughton, and Gov. Maura Healey, who declared the day 'Arlington Boys & Girls Club Day.'
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Town Meeting takes up MBTA overlay commercial bonus rule
At its seventh session on May 18, Arlington Town Meeting debated Article 53, which would allow developments in the MBTA overlay district an extra floor if they include ground-floor commercial space.
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Symmes Memorial Fund accepting health-focused grant applications through June 26
Arlington nonprofits working on physical health, behavioral health, or social determinants like food and housing can apply for grants from the Symmes Memorial Fund; the deadline is June 26.
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EcoFest 2026 wraps up this weekend — events through May 23
Arlington's EcoFest continues through May 23 with free park cleanups, plantings, student projects, public art, and an EcoFair open to all residents.
Town of Arlington
'Flags for Heroes' display begins Wednesday, honoring two Arlington public servants
The Rotary Club of Arlington's Flags for Heroes display goes up May 20, recognizing local public servants Anne Mahon Powers and Kathleen Kiely-Dias.
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Arlington Democrats meet tonight via Zoom, 7–8:30 p.m.
The Arlington Democratic Town Committee holds its May meeting tonight on Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m., rescheduled from May 18 to avoid a conflict with Town Meeting.
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Youth referee registration closes Thursday for Arlington Soccer Club fall program
The Arlington Soccer Club is accepting applications through May 21 for its In-Town Referee Workshop, open to residents aged 12–13 who want to referee in the fall 2026 season.
Arlington Soccer Club
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