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May 27, 2026

Massachusetts House Passes School Cellphone Ban Bill

The Massachusetts House approved a bill restricting personal devices and social media in K-12 classrooms; it must be reconciled with a Senate version before taking effect in Arlington Public Schools.

Your Arlington

Gun Violence Prevention Workshop Tonight at Robbins Library

Grassroots4GVP hosts a free one-hour workshop tonight, May 27, 7:30–8:30 PM at Robbins Library, covering local prevention strategies and an upcoming state ballot question.

Your Arlington

Community Potluck Tonight at First Parish Arlington

First Parish hosts its monthly community potluck tonight, May 27, 6:00–7:30 PM in the Vestry — open to all residents.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA

Arlington Housing Authority Foundation Votes on $3,000 Senior Nutrition Grant Tonight

The Arlington Housing Authority Charitable Foundation meets remotely tonight, May 27, at 7:15 PM to vote on a $3,000 grant to Arlington EATS for the Drake Village Mini-Market's Cook & Thrive Senior Nutrition Initiative.

Town of Arlington

Visible Mending Course Wraps Up Tonight at Gibbs School

Arlington Community Education's Visible Mending for Creative Repairs class holds its final session tonight, May 27, 6:30–8:30 PM at Gibbs School, covering hand-stitching, patching, and darning.

Arlington Community Education

Conservation Commission to Hear Fence and Patio Request at 40 Lafayette St.

The Arlington Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for fence replacement and permeable patio installation at 40 Lafayette St.

www.arlingtonma.gov

Historical Commission to Hear Cases on Three Properties June 2

The Arlington Historical Commission will hold remote public hearings via Zoom on June 2, 2026, for properties at 69 Oakland Ave., 22 Fessenden Rd., and 962 Massachusetts Ave. (continuation).

www.arlingtonma.gov

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