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Cooling Center Open at St. John's Today

July 21, 2026

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St. John's opens parish hall as public cooling center today

St. John's Episcopal Church is offering its air-conditioned parish hall as a free public cooling center today, July 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. The center operates on Tuesdays and Fridays through August 28. It is free and open to all.

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Zoning Board to review 44 Dow Ave special permit

The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing via Zoom on July 28 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a special permit to alter the residential property at 44 Dow Ave.

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Art in the Park returns to Whittemore Park Saturday

The Cyrus Dallin Art Museum hosts its free 'Art in the Park' event on July 25 from 1 to 3 p.m., inviting local artists of all ages to sketch and paint in the renovated Whittemore Park.

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Arlington High football joins Northeast 7v7 Regional

The Arlington High School Spy Ponders compete against 39 regional teams in the Northeast 7v7 East Regional Tournament at Bishop Fenwick on July 25, starting at 10 a.m.

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Spy Pond to host Empowered Fitness, Hipstitch wellness event

Residents can register for a collaborative fitness and wellness event starting at Spy Pond Field and ending at Hipstitch on July 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Disability Pride celebration set for Thursday

The town hosts a Disability Pride Month and 36th ADA anniversary gathering on July 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Trike Rental Shed by Ed Burns Rink and Buck Field, with remarks and a discussion on inclusion.

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Minuteman Bikeway detour set for July 23

A portion of the Minuteman Bikeway will close Thursday, July 23 (rain date Friday, July 24) for bump repairs, with users detoured near Lake Street.

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