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Nite Shade plays free Reservoir concert tonight

July 9, 2026

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Nite Shade headlines free Reservoir concert tonight

Arlington Recreation's Thursday Nite Concert Series brings Nite Shade to the Reservoir tonight, with free beach admission starting at 5 p.m. A beer garden runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with local food and beverage vendors on hand. The family-friendly event is free; donations are accepted at the door and online. No dogs allowed.

Arlington Recreation

Arlington schools seeking additional crossing guards

Arlington Public Schools is hiring crossing guards for the 2026-27 school year, with training provided by the Arlington Police Department.

Arlington Patch

Arlington adds fourth electric school bus, grid charging

Arlington used a $169,172 MassDEP grant to replace a diesel bus with an electric one, bringing its fleet to four electric buses out of 13, and added bi-directional charging stations to boost grid resilience.

Arlington Patch

First Parish older men's group meets virtually today

First Parish Unitarian Universalist's Older Men's Lunch group meets via Zoom today, Thursday, July 9, at noon for conversation and community.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington

Zoning Board of Appeals schedules remote hearing July 14

Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. to review special permits, variances, and zoning appeals.

Town of Arlington

Swap Shed opens today at the Reuse & Recycling Center

Arlington's Swap Shed opens today, Thursday, July 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Ryder St., letting residents swap reusable household items without an appointment.

Town of Arlington

Conservation Commission meets tonight via Zoom

Arlington's Conservation Commission meets virtually tonight, Thursday, July 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.; residents can submit written comments on agenda items.

Town of Arlington

Nascimento named Arlington High football head coach

Jonathan Nascimento, formerly the team's defensive coordinator, has been named head coach of Arlington High School's Spy Ponders football team.

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