MIT professor Bob McKersie dies at 96

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Longtime resident and MIT professor Bob McKersie dies at 96

Robert B. McKersie, an industrial relations scholar, educator, and frequent local contributor, died July 11 at his home at age 96 from congestive heart failure, surrounded by his four children. A proud Eagle Scout who earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he became one of the most influential voices in labor relations. A memorial service is planned for August 4 at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church.

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Park and Recreation Commission meets tonight

The Park and Recreation Commission holds a remote public meeting tonight, July 14, at 7 p.m. to discuss recreational programs and park management; agenda and Zoom link are posted online.

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Redevelopment Board to review Chase Bank proposal July 20

The Arlington Redevelopment Board will hold a remote public hearing July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on a proposal to build a 4,426-square-foot Chase Bank branch at 635 Massachusetts Ave.

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State Rep. Dave Rogers holds office hours today

State Rep. Dave Rogers, who represents Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge, holds constituent office hours today, July 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Beech Street Center in Belmont.

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First Parish hosts virtual Lectio Divina this morning

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington holds its weekly Lectio Divina reading and reflection group today, July 14, from 7 to 8 a.m. via Zoom.

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Weekly snapshot: Arlington single-family homes sell fast, condos slow

A July 13 market snapshot from agent David Lenoir shows Arlington single-family homes still selling quickly, while condo sales have slowed despite steady prices.

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Framing begins at 10 Sunnyside Ave affordable housing project

The Housing Corporation of Arlington reported July 13 that framing of upper floors is underway now that the steel structure and second-floor concrete slab are complete.

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Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday

The Arlington Human Rights Commission holds a hybrid meeting Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. in the Health & Human Services Conference Room at the Community Center.

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Swap Shed opens new Ryder Street location Thursday

The volunteer-run Swap Shed opens its Ryder Street location Thursday, July 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., letting residents swap, donate, or browse household items with no appointment needed.

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Water main work on Academy Street to begin July 20

Contractor A.D. Paolini LLC will begin a water main rehabilitation project on Academy Street between Maple and Irving streets as early as July 20, on behalf of the Town of Arlington.

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