School Committee adds nurse, shifts staff roles

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Arlington Schools Add Medical Staff, Adjust Positions to Meet Shifting Student Needs

At a remote session held July 27, the Arlington School Committee approved a new Licensed Practical Nurse position driven by an incoming student's specific medical needs. The committee also confirmed that district educators earned a hard-won attendance incentive for the second consecutive year. A position at Ottoson Middle School was restructured to reflect a 50 percent drop in multilingual learner enrollment.

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Governor's Councillor Mara Dolan holds reelection event Sunday

Arlington residents can meet Governor's Councillor Mara Dolan at an open house on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., to learn about her reelection platform.

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Debbie Lane and the Uncle Sam Band perform free jazz concert

The Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series presents Debbie Lane and the Uncle Sam Band performing jazz Sunday, August 2, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Arlington Visitor Center.

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Longtime Police Inspector Gina Bassett retires after 25 years

Inspector Gina Bassett retired from the Arlington Police Department on Friday, July 31, 2026, after 25 years of service, including 17 years as the department's liaison with Cambridge District Court.

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Crosby Court renovation to begin in August

The Crosby Court renovation, performed by Quirk Construction, begins in August with a tentative reopening in late fall 2026; the area will be closed during construction.

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'Bridges Between Two Worlds' art exhibition opens with reception

An opening reception for artist Michael Wilson's exhibition 'Bridges Between Two Worlds' will be held Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in Arlington.

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Russell Common parking lot renovation underway

Landscape work begun July 20 will replace 29 struggling trees with 37 new ones, add 48 shrubs, and resurface planting islands, continuing through August 31.

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Academy Street Water-Main Work Active This Summer

Water-main rehabilitation on Academy Street between Maple and Irving streets is underway and planned to continue through the end of August.

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Pleasant Street Water-Main Work Brings Daytime Delays

Pleasant Street Phase 2 water-main work shifted from night to daytime hours; the town expects traffic delays to continue for the rest of summer.

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Arlington Releases Traffic Calming Guide to Improve Safety on Local Streets

The Town of Arlington has released a Traffic Calming Guide establishing a consistent approach to identifying, prioritizing, and designing roadway safety improvements throughout the community.

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Programming Director Leland Stein Reflects on 25 Years at Regent Theatre

On July 29, Regent Theatre programming director Leland Stein reflected on 25 years booking live music, comedy, and film, highlighting upcoming fall events and collaboration with new co-owner David Malan.

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Volunteers sought for Broadway corridor redesign committee

The Town of Arlington is seeking four resident volunteers for a new committee to redesign Broadway to support multi-modal transit, per a July 30, 2026 DPCD update.

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Arlington Recreation opens registration for fall, winter programs

Arlington Recreation opened online registration Wednesday, July 29, for its fall and winter season, including youth sports leagues, adaptive recreation, preschool programs, and STEM activities.

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