Red Line Riders Scramble on Day 1 of Shutdown

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Red Line Riders Scramble on First Day of Shutdown

Commuters faced long waits and confusion on July 21, the first day of the 10-day Red Line suspension between Alewife and Park Street, with some riders saying they weren't adequately warned about the closure's length. At Park Street, shuttle buses lined up down Tremont Street rather than in front of the station, leaving riders to walk in the heat. The line remains partially closed through July 30 as crews work on track improvements, signal upgrades, and concrete slab replacement, affecting stops in Somerville, Cambridge and Boston.

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Bluebikes Offers Free Ride Credits During Red Line Shutdown

Bluebikes and Blue Cross Blue Shield are offering a free $10 travel credit (code BLUECROSSMBTA26) redeemable in the Bluebikes app from July 21-30 to help riders bypass the 10-day Red Line closure.

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Redevelopment Board Reviews Chase Bank Plan for Arlington Center

On July 20, the Arlington Redevelopment Board held a public hearing on exterior and signage plans for a proposed 4,426-square-foot Chase Bank at 635 Mass. Ave., the site of a former real estate office near the Uncle Sam monument.

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Cannabis Dispensary Hearing at 251 Summer St. Continued to September

The Environmental Design Review public hearing for the proposed Local Cannabis Co. retail marijuana establishment at 251 Summer Street, opened June 15, has been continued to Monday, September 28, 2026.

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Arlington Farmers' Market Returns to Russell Commons Today

The weekly Arlington Farmers' Market runs Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Commons Municipal Lot at 29 Mystic St., offering fresh produce and local vendor goods.

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First Parish Hosts Wednesday Summer Potluck

Neighbors are invited to First Parish Unitarian Universalist's Summer Potluck on Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard at 630 Massachusetts Ave.

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Capital Planning Committee Meets Today

The Capital Planning Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 22 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Town Building Committee Meeting Canceled Tuesday

The Permanent Town Building Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. was listed as canceled.

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Collection Delays, July 23 Minuteman Bikeway Detour, July 28 Recreation Fall & Winter Program Registration Opens, July 29-30 Construction at the Swan Place Minuteman Bikeway Entrance

Collection Delays Week of July 21  A portion of Tuesday’s trash collection missed. Yard Waste Delays.  WM reports they did not complete the collection of Tuesday’s trash route and have fallen behind in yard waste collection. They are...

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Environmental Design Review Docket #3907, 635 Mass Ave

Notice is herewith given that an application has been filed on June 23, 2026, by Joshua Kline, Stonefield Engineering & Design, 120 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, to open Special Permit Docket #3907 in accordance with the provisions of MGL...

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Environmental Design Review Docket #3902, 251 Summer Street

Notice is herewith given that an application has been filed on May 18, 2026, by Calyx Peak of MA, Inc. d/b/a Local Cannabis Co., PO Box 1358, Mansfield, MA 02048, to open Special Permit Docket #3902 in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter...

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