Sewer overflow advisory near Alewife waters

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CSO advisory issued for Alewife-area waters

Arlington's Health Department is warning residents and their pets to avoid contact with waters upstream of the Little River and Alewife Brook confluence after a Cambridge combined sewer overflow was reported Monday, July 6. The discharge, identified as CAM401A, occurs upstream of the Route 2 Bridge and may carry increased bacteria and pollutants from urban stormwater runoff. Officials strongly advise against swimming or standing in the affected water.

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Historical Commission meets Tuesday via Zoom

The Arlington Historical Commission meets remotely tonight, July 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. to review historical property inventories and demolition-delay applications.

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Arts & Culture Commission meets Thursday

The Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex to discuss ongoing cultural and public arts projects.

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Free car seat inspections offered Saturday at police station

Certified technicians will offer free car seat inspections at the Arlington Police Department on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Volunteers to canoe-pull invasive plants from Arlington Reservoir

The Mystic River Watershed Association hosts a volunteer canoe event Saturday, July 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to hand-pull invasive water chestnuts from the Arlington Reservoir.

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Fixit Clinic returns to Robbins Library Saturday

Volunteers will help residents repair broken appliances, electronics, clothing and toys at the Robbins Library Community Room on Saturday, July 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Free brass band concert set for Whittemore Park Wednesday

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosts a free outdoor concert by The Gruvmeiners in Whittemore Park on Wednesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., part of its weekly summer series.

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Arlington Author Salon explores family relationships Thursday

The quarterly Arlington Author Salon returns Thursday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Kickstand Cafe, with readings and Q&As from authors Elizabeth Preston, Danny Leonard, and Nicole Graev Lipson.

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