Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
May 23, 2026
Police chase stolen SUV that crashed into utility pole in East Arlington
A red Nissan SUV stolen from Medford crashed at Decatur Street and Arizona Terrace around 2:58 a.m. Friday; Arlington and State Police, including K-9 units, searched for the driver after two masked suspects in a nearby blue Ford Explorer fled the scene.
YourArlington
Arlington police log: crash near Hardy Elementary, trash fire, scooter hit-and-run
The May 12–18 police log includes a two-vehicle crash on Lake Street near Hardy Elementary, a trash-can fire at Symmes Circle, and a hit-and-run involving an electric scooter on Marathon Street.
YourArlington
Free beer garden and concert series at Jason Russell House today
Arlington Brewing Company's Summer Concert Series & Beer Garden runs today, May 23, from 2–7 p.m. at the Jason Russell House, with live music, craft beer, and food trucks; a portion of proceeds benefits the Arlington Historical Society.
The Boston Calendar
Indigo shibori dyeing workshop at Mystic Open Studio today
Mystic Open Studio hosts a Community Indigo Vat and Shibori class today, May 23, from 1–4 p.m. at 785 Mass. Ave., where participants can learn Japanese shibori dyeing and upcycle natural-fiber clothing.
The Boston Calendar
Hazardous-waste drop-off in Lexington today — but event is full
A household hazardous-waste collection open to Arlington residents runs today, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minuteman facility in Lexington, though the event has been reported full.
Town of Lexington
Robbins and Fox libraries closed through Memorial Day Monday
Both Arlington libraries are closed today through Monday, May 25, and reopen Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.; trash pickup is also on a holiday-delay schedule Monday.
Town of Arlington
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