Heat Alert: Town Shares Safety Tips

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Unhealthy Heat Alert: Town Offers Safety Tips for Residents

With temperatures forecasted to exceed 90 degrees, Town officials are urging residents to avoid overexertion, drink plenty of water, and check on family and neighbors. Residents can cool off at the Arlington Reservoir, the North Union Spray Park, or at the Fox and Robbins libraries, and those 60 and older can visit the Community Center at 27 Maple St. Officials also remind residents to water new street trees and to run air conditioners in the morning and evening to stay cool and save money.

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Broadway Plaza Gets New Shade Sails to Combat Extreme Heat

The Town of Arlington has installed sea-foam green shade sails and benches at Broadway Plaza, a heat-mitigation project inspired by Arlington High School student research identifying bus stops as extreme-heat hotspots.

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First Parish Resumes Weekly Summer Courtyard Potlucks

Community members are invited to a weekly potluck in the Courtyard at First Parish of Arlington tonight, Wednesday, July 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA

Arlington Farmers Market Open Today for Local Food and Goods

The weekly ArlingtonEATS farmers market runs today, Wednesday, July 8, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the Russell Common Lot, featuring local farms and vendors.

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Road Milling Begins on Jason and Irving Streets

Milling for the 2026 Road Rehabilitation Project started July 6 on Jason and Irving Streets, causing temporary lane closures and travel delays.

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Yard Waste Collection Delayed This Week

WM skipped yard-waste pickup on Monday, July 6, and added an extra truck on July 7 to catch up; residents should still put yard waste out on their regular day and leave it curbside until collected.

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Kids' Concert with Matt Heaton at Robbins Library Tonight

Robbins Library hosts a free kids' concert with Matt Heaton on the lawn at 700 Massachusetts Ave. tonight, Wednesday, July 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., part of its summer Wednesday concert series.

Robbins Library

Overnight Roadwork Continues at Mass Ave and Pleasant St

Nightly construction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the Mass Ave and Pleasant St intersection continues to cause detours and traffic delays in the work zone.

Town of Arlington