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Free stargazing tonight at Robbins Farm Park

July 11, 2026

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Arlington Astronomy Night stargazing tonight at Robbins Farm Park

The Arlington Astronomy Night series hosts an informal, all-ages star-watching event at Robbins Farm Park tonight starting at 9:15 p.m. Volunteers will have at least one telescope set up; meet at the benches overlooking Boston by following the path up from the west of the playground. Weather permitting, it's a moonless night for viewing.

Boston Astronomy

Arlington seeks resident feedback on cable providers by July 31

The Town of Arlington is running an online survey through July 31 asking residents to rate satisfaction with Comcast, Verizon, and Astound/RCN ahead of the cable franchise license renewal.

Town of Arlington

'Unplug and Read' returns to Community Orchard Sunday morning

The rescheduled open-air reading event runs Sunday, July 12, from 9-11 a.m. at the Arlington Community Orchard — bring a book, a chair, and enjoy pastries.

Your Arlington

ACMi releases video of Declaration of Independence reading at Jason Russell House

Arlington Community Media posted a video recap of the July 8 staged reading of the Declaration of Independence held on the lawn of the historic Jason Russell House.

ACMi News

WM resumes delayed yard waste pickups today

WM will dispatch trucks today, July 11, to finish delayed yard waste collection routes; residents should keep yard waste at the curb until it's picked up.

www.arlingtonma.gov

Medford Street repaving rescheduled to July 15-16

The Town of Arlington has rescheduled final resurfacing of Medford Street to July 15 and 16 after rain delays; parking restrictions will be in effect those days.

Town of Arlington

Spy Pond Park volunteer clean-up day held this morning

Friends of Spy Pond Park hosted their monthly volunteer work day today, July 11, from 9-11 a.m., focused on removing shoreline invasive plants and litter.

Mystic River Watershed Association

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