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Bikeway Detours as Red Line Shutdown Goes On
July 23, 2026
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Minuteman Bikeway detours in effect as Red Line shutdown continues
A section of the Minuteman Bikeway between Linwood Street and Lake Street near Spy Pond will close today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to repair bumps and other defects, with traffic detoured to Massachusetts Avenue and no parking on Linwood Street. The work comes as the MBTA Red Line remains shut down between Alewife and Park Street for 10 days, with the town encouraging commuters to use the bike paths as an alternative into Cambridge and Boston. The rain date is Friday.
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Swap Shed Reopens for Free Shopping Hours Today
The Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center's volunteer-run Swap Shed is open today, Thursday, July 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 33 Ryder Street for browsing and donating household goods.
Town of Arlington
Reservoir Beer Garden and Live Music Continue Tonight
Head to Arlington Reservoir Beach tonight, July 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a free performance by the band "Mass Ave," food trucks, and a craft beer garden hosted by Arlington Brewing Company.
Arlington Brewing Company
Arlington Chamber Networking Group Hosts Summer MeetUp Tonight
The Arlington Chamber Networking Group hosts a casual business Summer Social tonight, July 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Menotomy Grill & Tavern.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Affordable Housing Trust Meets Tonight
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees meets remotely via Zoom tonight, July 23, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Civic Engagement Group Meets Tonight
Arlington's Civic Engagement Group meets tonight, July 23, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., per the Town calendar.
Town of Arlington
Historic Districts Commission Meets Late Tonight
The Arlington Historic Districts Commission meets tonight, July 23, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., per the Town calendar.
Town of Arlington
Arlington High School Offers Summer Guidance Counseling Drop-In Hours Today
Arlington High School holds a summer counseling drop-in hour today, July 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., for students seeking academic or personal guidance during summer break.
Arlington Public Schools
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