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Nanopress Daily — Arlington, MA
June 4, 2026
Arlington 6th Grader Wins Top State Literary Honor
Fiona Dos Santos won first place in her age group in the 2026 Letters About Literature competition, recognized by the Massachusetts Center for the Book for her letter to author Angie Thomas about 'The Hate U Give.'
Your Arlington
Street Sweeping Continues Today — Move Your Car
Arlington DPW's annual street sweeping, which began June 3, continues today. Residents must move parked vehicles for the full day and keep trash and recycling bins off the street.
Your Arlington
Conservation Commission Hearing Tonight on 40 Lafayette St.
The Arlington Conservation Commission holds a virtual public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. to review a fence replacement and permeable patio installation at 40 Lafayette Street.
Town of Arlington
Arlington's Mystic River–Minuteman Bikeway Connection Moves Forward
A $1 million federal earmark secured by Rep. Katherine Clark for a 1.7-mile shared-use path linking the Mystic River Path to the Minuteman Bikeway is advancing through permitting and zoning, with construction expected to begin in roughly 18 months.
Your Arlington
Arlington Police Community Open House Set for June 25
Arlington Police will host a 'Conversation at the Station' event on June 25 from 5–7 p.m. at police headquarters, giving residents a chance to meet officers and department leadership.
Arlington Patch
Kids' Maze Book Workshop Tonight at Arlington Center for the Arts
Arlington Center for the Arts hosts a Maze Book Medley workshop for grades K–6 tonight from 6–8 p.m. at 20 Academy St., led by artist Kathy Lobo.
Arlington Patch
Arts and Culture Commission Meets Tonight
The Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture meets tonight from 7–8:30 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Town Day Booth Applications Now Open
Applications for a booth at Arlington Town Day (September 19, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) are open now through August 1.
Town of Arlington
Sign-Ups Open for Arlington's Adult Recumbent Tricycle Rental Program
Arlington has opened reservations for its free Adult Recumbent Tricycle Rental Program, designed to make the Minuteman Bikeway accessible to adults with disabilities or balance challenges.
Town of Arlington
Summer Reading 2026 Kicks Off at Robbins Library
Robbins Library's Summer Reading 2026 program, themed 'Unearth a Story,' is now underway. Details and sign-up are available at robbinslibrary.org/summer-reading-2026.
Town of Arlington
Arlington Porchfest Returns June 20
Arlington Porchfest, the free annual music festival organized by Arlington Center for the Arts, takes place Saturday, June 20, from noon to 6 p.m., with live performances on porches throughout town.
Arlington Center for the Arts
Gibbs & Ottoson Middle School Band Concert Tonight
The Gibbs and Ottoson Middle School Band Concert is tonight from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington Public Schools
Last Day of School Is June 18
The final day of the 2025–2026 school year for Arlington Public Schools is Thursday, June 18, an early release day.
Massachusetts Schools
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