Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
May 20, 2026
Select Board proclaims National Public Works Week
The Arlington Select Board proclaimed May 17–23 as National Public Works Week at its May 18 meeting, honoring DPW staff for maintaining the town's infrastructure.
Town of Arlington
Disability Commission meets tonight at 27 Maple St. and via Zoom
The Arlington Disability Commission holds a hybrid meeting tonight, May 20, from 5:30–7 p.m. at 27 Maple St. (HHS Conference Room), with Zoom access available. The agenda includes local accessibility updates.
Town of Arlington
Board of Health meets this afternoon at the Community Center
The Arlington Board of Health meets today, May 20, from 3–4 p.m. at the Community Center; Zoom access is available by request.
Town of Arlington
Bicycle Advisory Committee meets remotely tonight
The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee holds a remote meeting tonight, May 20, from 7–9 p.m. via Zoom. Residents can register or submit written comments through the town's meeting page.
Town of Arlington
Pro athletes return to Arlington Boys & Girls Club to celebrate new court
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club marked the opening of a new community sports court, with alumni pros — Cincinnati FC/USMNT player Robinson and New England Revolution's Joe Buck — sharing memories of growing up at the club.
YourArlington
Neighbors and DPW rescue nine ducklings from Blossom Street storm drain
Arlington residents and DPW staff teamed up to free nine ducklings that had fallen through metal grates into a storm drain on Blossom Street.
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'Flags for Heroes' display opens at Park Circle Water Tower
The Rotary Club's annual 'Flags for Heroes' installation is now on display at the Park Circle Water Tower for one month, honoring local veterans, first responders, and community leaders.
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Free talk on 250 years of American medal design tonight at Robbins Library
Alex Krapf of the American Numismatic Society speaks tonight, May 20, at 7 p.m. at Robbins Library in a free event co-presented by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum.
Arlington Patch
Color mixing and theory workshop at Arlington Center for the Arts today
Artist Lee Su leads a morning workshop on color theory and mixing for visual artists today at the Arlington Center for the Arts.
Arlington Patch
Bids close today for Broadway Plaza shade sails and benches
Bids to install shade sails and benches at Broadway Plaza are due today, May 20, at 4 p.m. through the state's COMMBUYS procurement system.
COMMBUYS
Quotes due today for Robbins Library window shade replacement
Price quotes to replace approximately 109 clutch-operated window shades across Robbins Library's three levels are due today, May 20, at 4 p.m.
Town of Arlington
DPW planting trees along Mass. Ave. in Heights Business District this week
Arlington DPW began early-morning tree planting along Mass. Ave. in the Heights Business District on May 18, with work running 5–8:30 a.m. for roughly four to five days, weather permitting.
Town of Arlington
Special permit application filed for 856 Mass. Ave.
864 Mass Avenue LLC filed a special permit application on April 14, 2026, opening Environmental Design Review Docket #3899 for 856 Mass. Ave. under MGL Chapter 40A §11.
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