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Red Line shutdown ends Thursday, July 30
July 29, 2026
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Red Line shutdown between Alewife and Park St. ends Thursday
The MBTA's Red Line closure between Alewife and Park Street, in effect since July 21 for track and signal work, ends Thursday, July 30. Free shuttle buses replace trains until then, and riders can get a $10 Bluebikes credit with code BLUECROSSMBTA26. Arlington bus routes serving Alewife, including the 62, 67, 76, 350 and 77, continue running on their usual schedules.
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Waldo Park Playground closed for repairs
The Department of Public Works closed Waldo Park Playground on July 27 for scheduled repair and maintenance work.
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Postpartum movement series continues Fridays through Aug. 15
Weeks Wellness Arlington's 'New Mama Movement Series' meets Fridays at 8 a.m. through August 15, offering pelvic-health-led, Pilates-inspired movement and a Q&A on postpartum recovery.
Weeks Wellness
Robbins Library hosts kids' lawn concert tonight
Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Ave., hosts 'Kids' Concert on the Lawn: Mr. Aaron' tonight, Wednesday, July 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., a drop-in summer concert for kids and grown-ups.
Robbins Library
Town Day booth applications, cable survey both due soon
Businesses and organizations can apply for a Town Day booth to avoid late fees by August 1, and residents can take the Arlington Cable Service Provider Survey by July 31.
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