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May 31, 2026
New Police Detail Rules Nearly Double Costs, Strain Road Race Organizers
The Select Board has codified rules requiring a police supervisor and seven officers at each road race, nearly doubling event costs. Only two races remain on Arlington's 2026 calendar; the already-approved Lag BaOmer 5K was canceled due to the added expense.
Your Arlington
Street Resurfacing Underway; Final Paving Expected in Early July
Preliminary curb, sidewalk, and street work that began May 11 wraps up within the next few weeks, with final resurfacing expected in early July. Residents should plan to park off-street during their scheduled paving week.
Town of Arlington – DPW
Bike Advisory Committee Test Ride Today at Hurd Field, 9:30–11 a.m.
The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee meets on bicycles today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Hurd Field Parking Lot to evaluate route options for a future community bike tour.
Town of Arlington
Food Rescue Collaborative Closing June 30; FISH Platform Moving to Food Link
The Food Rescue Collaborative will cease operations by June 30, 2026. Its food-sharing platform FISH will transition to Food Link to continue connecting local donors with residents in need.
Your Arlington
Free Arlington Express Concert and William Dawes Visit Today at Uncle Sam Plaza, 12:30–2 p.m.
The A-Town Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series hosts a free Arlington Express concert today from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Arlington Visitor Center in Uncle Sam Plaza, with a visit from historical reenactor William Dawes as part of the Arlington250 celebration.
ArtsArlington
Free Klezmer Concert Tonight at 7:30 p.m. for Jewish American Heritage Month
The Town of Arlington hosts a free public Klezmer Concert tonight from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Town of Arlington
Arlington's First Queer Market Today at Town Hall, Noon–4 p.m.
Arlington's inaugural Queer Market runs today from noon to 4 p.m. at Robbins Memorial Town Hall, featuring 40-plus vendors selling jewelry, clothing, books, coffee, and more as a Pride kickoff event.
Lowell Is Queer
Free Expressive Arts Workshop Today at 785 Mass. Ave., 3–5 p.m. (Registration Required)
Mystic Open Studio hosts a free nature-based photo, meditation, and creative-reflection workshop today from 3 to 5 p.m. at 785 Massachusetts Ave., led by facilitator Marina Strauss. Advance registration is required.
Mystic Open Studio
New Movement Studio at 19 Mystic St. Offers Free Classes This Month
Movement & Creativity has opened an in-person studio at 19 Mystic St. and is offering free classes throughout May, including today's session on fascia, Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, and JKA Solvents and Glue.
Movement & Creativity
AHS Students Propose Bird-Safe Windows; School Committee Weighs New State Graduation Rules
Three Arlington High School freshmen presented a bird-safe window proposal to the School Committee on May 28 after finding dead birds in the AHS courtyard. The meeting also surfaced a potentially significant change to state graduation requirements affecting all Arlington high schoolers.
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Conservation Commission Rejects Stormwater Plan for Dudley Street Expansion Near Mill Brook
Arlington's Conservation Commission told a commercial property owner's engineer on May 21 that a revised stormwater report for a proposed building expansion near Mill Brook still uses incorrect rainfall data standards, stalling the project.
arlingtonma.nanomedia.org
Arlington Earns 2025 Tree City USA Designation and Growth Award
The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Arlington with both the Tree City USA designation and a Growth Award for 2025, honoring the town's urban forestry efforts.
Town of Arlington
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