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Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
May 21, 2026
Town Meeting wraps 96-article warrant on Day 8
Arlington's Annual Town Meeting concluded its warrant May 20, acting on 19 articles including support for the Comprehensive Plan, a transition to hybrid Town Meeting, Medicare for All, and designating Arlington a 4th Amendment workplace community.
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Robbins Farm Park playground reopens today after emergency repairs
The Robbins Farm Park playground at 61 Eastern Ave. is scheduled to reopen Thursday, May 21; play elements near the bottom of the hill and the large slide remained open during the closure.
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State income tax cut could threaten Arlington's $14.8M override
Town Manager Jim Feeney warned that a proposed state income tax cut ballot question could undermine assumptions behind Arlington's recently approved $14.8 million Proposition 2½ override, which funds municipal services through FY2030.
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Arlington wins $69K in MAPC technical assistance grants
Arlington received two Metropolitan Area Planning Council awards totaling $69,000 to support an Artist Live/Work program in industrial zones and a Neighborhood Electrification Partnership with Acton for residential decarbonization.
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Arlington earns 2025 Tree City USA and Growth Award
The Arbor Day Foundation named Arlington a 2025 Tree City USA and awarded it a Growth Award for improved urban tree care and community engagement.
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Police seek suspect who fled stolen-car crash on Arizona Terrace
State Troopers and Arlington officers responded early Wednesday to a crashed stolen Nissan on Arizona Terrace; the suspect fled and police are searching for a blue Ford Explorer connected to the incident.
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Memorial Day ceremony set for May 25 at Robbins Memorial Town Hall
Arlington's annual Memorial Day observance begins at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Robbins Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, followed by a procession to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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Two seats open on Arlington Human Rights Commission
Arlington is accepting applications for two Human Rights Commission vacancies: one running June 16–Oct. 31, 2026, and another beginning immediately through Oct. 31, 2027.
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Today: Third Thursday Resource Hub at Robbins Library, 9 a.m.–noon
Residents can get one-on-one help connecting to housing, food, mental health, recovery, fuel assistance, and other support services at Robbins Library this morning.
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Today: Free screening of 'The Namesake' at Robbins Library, 6–8:15 p.m.
Robbins Library hosts a free AANHPI Heritage Month screening of 'The Namesake' tonight in the Community Room; seating is first-come with light refreshments provided.
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Today: Arlington Swap Shed open 4:30–6:30 p.m.
The free community Swap Shed is open this afternoon — no appointment needed to browse or donate usable items.
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Today: Arlington Prevention Coalition meets 4–5 p.m.
The Arlington Prevention Coalition meets today at the Community Center's Health & Human Services conference room, with hybrid access available.
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Tonight: Civic Engagement Group holds remote meeting, 7:30–9 p.m.
The Civic Engagement Group meets remotely tonight; the agenda is available through the town's agendas and minutes system.
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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual occasion to promote conversation and learning about digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities.
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Arlington names new Veterans Director, endorses Comprehensive Plan
Robert Donovan, a combat veteran and clinical social worker, introduced himself to the Select Board Monday; the board also unanimously endorsed Arlington's updated 10-year Comprehensive Plan the same night.
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