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June 26, 2026
Arlington Select Board Approves Tree Compromise, Eyes Parking Expansion, Closes with Executive Session on Town Manager Contract
A contested London plane tree near Stratton School won a conditional reprieve Monday night as the Arlington Select Board voted unanimously to preserve the tree unless the town's tree warden determines it cannot survive — the culmination of a two-week deliberation that drew nei...
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Arlington ZBA Grants Special Permit for Lancaster Road Home Addition
The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit Tuesday night allowing a homeowner at 19 Lancaster Road to build a second-story addition that extends into the right side yard setback — the board's only substantive action at its June 9 meeting.
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Tiny Shed Live Music Series: Arlington Express Performs Sunday at Uncle Sam Plaza
ArtsArlington's free outdoor 'Tiny Shed' series continues Sunday, June 28, with Arlington Express performing from 12:30–2:00 p.m. at the Arlington Visitor Center near Uncle Sam Plaza.
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Free 'Unplug and Read' Morning at Arlington Community Orchard on Sunday
Residents are invited to bring a book, chair, and mug to the Arlington Community Orchard on Sunday, June 28, from 9–11 a.m. to read, swap books, and enjoy pastries from Food Link.
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'Hats and Shades' Blues Brothers Tribute at the Regent Theatre Sunday
The Regent Theatre hosts 'Hats and Shades: A Blues Brothers Tribute' on Sunday, June 28, at 3:00 p.m., featuring live recreations of the iconic soul and R&B act.
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Gas Leaks Task Force Led Bus Tour of Problem Spots This Morning
Arlington's Gas Leaks Task Force led a bus tour today, June 26, departing from the Community Center at 10 a.m. to field-test National Grid gas-leak repairs and discuss climate and public-safety risks.
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Yard Waste Collection Running Half-Day Behind on Thursday and Friday Routes
WM reports yard waste collection is approximately a half-day behind on Thursday and Friday routes; trucks will be dispatched on additional days if routes are not completed today.
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Town Launches 'Cool & Connected' Grant Program for Neighborhood Cooling Centers
Arlington announced the Cool & Connected grant program, awarding $12,000 to three community partners to establish neighborhood cooling centers this summer.
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Free Summer Concert and Beer Garden at Jason Russell House on Saturday
Arlington Brewing Company returns to the Jason Russell House lawn on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 8:00 p.m. for a free outdoor concert benefiting the Arlington Historical Society.
Arlington Historical Society
Arlington Police Log: Trash Fire at Buzzle Field, Mystic Street Collision Among June 16–21 Incidents
The Arlington Police Department released its selected log for June 16–21 on June 25, noting incidents including an officer extinguishing a trash can fire at Buzzle Field and a vehicle collision on Mystic Street.
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