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Appeals window open on 30-unit Mass Ave project
July 15, 2026
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Appeals window open for Mass Ave mixed-use development decision
The town filed the Redevelopment Board's July 2 decision approving amended plans for a four-story, mixed-use building with two commercial units and 30 residential units, including 5 affordable units, at 190 & 192-200 Massachusetts Ave. The 20-day appeals period ends July 22, 2026. Plans may be viewed at the Department of Planning and Community Development in the Town Hall Annex.
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Rockabye Beats plays free kids' concert on Robbins Library lawn tonight
Robbins Library hosts Rockabye Beats for a family Concert on the Lawn tonight, July 15, from 6 to 7 p.m., with singing and dancing for kids and adults.
Robbins Library
Brazilian quartet to play Arlington Visitor Center Sunday
The Larry Bernabei Brazilian Quartet performs Sunday, July 19, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Arlington Visitor Center as part of the weekly Tiny Shed Concert Series.
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Zero Waste Arlington Committee meets Thursday
The Zero Waste Arlington Committee meets Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex to review solid waste reduction goals and upcoming programs.
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Board of Registrars to meet Thursday
The Arlington Board of Registrars holds a public meeting Thursday, July 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex to discuss voter registration and upcoming elections.
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Weeks Wellness Arlington launches postpartum movement series Friday
Weeks Wellness Arlington begins its five-week 'New Mama Movement Series' Friday, July 17, at 8 a.m., offering postpartum Pilates and pelvic health education.
Your Arlington
Sidekick Sports summer basketball camp begins at Ottoson Middle School
Arlington Recreation and Sidekick Sports launch a summer youth basketball camp at Ottoson Middle School today, July 15, with full-day and half-day sessions.
Arlington Recreation
Redevelopment Board to hear Lockeland Ave duplex proposal Monday
McDonald Contracting's application to demolish a two-family house at 12 Lockeland Ave. and build two duplexes goes before the Redevelopment Board on Monday, July 20.
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ZBA votes on Orchard Terrace, 25 Heath Road; sets new hearings
The Zoning Board of Appeals met remotely July 14, voting on decisions for Orchard Terrace and 25 Heath Road while scheduling hearings for 355 Appleton St., 15 Janet Rd. and 87 Grand View Rd.
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Bicycle Advisory Committee meets remotely tonight
The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets remotely from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, July 15; residents can register for Zoom or send written comments to the chair.
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Tree Committee meets at Town Hall Annex tonight
The Arlington Tree Committee meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, July 15, at the Town Hall Annex, with remote participation also available.
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