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Tree Committee asks residents to water young street trees amid heat advisory

With a state-issued unhealthy heat advisory running July 13 through 16 as temperatures top 90 degrees, the DPW and Arlington Tree Committee are asking residents to help protect young street trees. Fill the green bags at the base of new trees, or use a slow watering method from a hose if there is no bag. A how-to flyer is available at arlingtonma.gov/trees.

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ACAC Grants Committee meets tonight on funding priorities

The Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture Grants Committee meets Monday, July 13, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex (with Zoom option) to review grant guidelines and funding priorities.

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Hive Jr. begins three-week kids' collage course today

A three-week Eric Carle-inspired collage course for children ages 4 to 6, run by Hive Jr. Art Classes, starts Monday, July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Vance Gilbert streams Acoustic Pajama Party tonight

Arlington folk singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert streams his 312th weekly online show Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m., with 10% of donations benefiting Boston Healthcare for the Homeless.

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Housing Authority to hold public hearing on annual plan Wednesday

The Arlington Housing Authority board will hold a remote public hearing and vote on the state Annual Plan Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m.

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Disability Commission to hold hybrid meeting Wednesday

The Arlington Disability Commission will meet Wednesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m., with in-person attendance at 27 Maple Street and virtual access via Zoom.

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North Union Spray Pad closed for irrigation repairs

Arlington Recreation says the North Union Spray Pad is temporarily closed while crews fix an unexpected irrigation issue.

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Cookbook Club meets tonight at Robbins Library

Robbins Library's Cookbook Club meets Monday, July 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to cook from Joanna Gaines' "Magnolia Table."

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Veteran urges swift start to stalled war memorial remodel

In a July 9 letter, Air Force veteran Richard Aleo urged town leaders to prioritize the long-overdue renovation of Arlington's neglected veterans memorial.

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Applications open for Arlington's Fall Civic Academy

The town is accepting applications through August 23 for its free six-week Civic Academy, which teaches residents how municipal government works.

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