Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
May 22, 2026
Stolen SUV chase ends in crash on Decatur Street; two men sought
Arlington and State Police responded May 20 after a stolen Medford SUV crashed into a utility pole on Decatur Street; the driver fled in a Ford Explorer, nearly striking officers before leading a multi-town chase. Two suspects remain at large.
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Gov. Healey, pro athletes unveil refurbished Boys & Girls Club court
Gov. Maura Healey declared May 17 'Arlington Boys & Girls Club Day' as the club unveiled a refurbished outdoor basketball court, funded through foundations run by Arlington natives Pat Connaughton (Charlotte Hornets) and soccer player Miles Robinson.
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Robbins Farm Park playground reopens after emergency repairs
The town closed the $2.1 million Robbins Farm Park playground for emergency safety-surfacing repairs and scheduled it to reopen Thursday, May 21.
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Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus performs tonight at First Parish
The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus presents 'Wild Wonders: Songs of Nature and Spirit' tonight at 8 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church; tickets are $5–$20 at the door.
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Pottery class tonight at Arlington Center for the Arts
Arlington Center for the Arts hosts a Hybrid Hand and Wheel Throwing class tonight, May 22, from 6:15–9:15 p.m. at 20 Academy St., led by artist Shan Ross and open to all skill levels.
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West African drumming class tonight at Mystic Open Studio
Mystic Open Studio hosts a West African polyrhythms drumming class tonight, May 22, from 7–8:30 p.m. at 785 Mass. Ave.; all levels welcome.
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Memorial Day ceremony set for May 25; volunteers needed Saturday to place flags
Town Manager Jim Feeney invites residents to Arlington's Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, and is seeking volunteers this Saturday to place flags on veterans' graves ahead of the event.
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