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Select Board approves new contract for Town Manager James Feeney

The Arlington Select Board voted 5-0 on July 27 to approve a new contract for Town Manager James Feeney. The agreement extends his term through 2029.

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Redevelopment Board OKs addition at 26 Dudley Street

The Arlington Redevelopment Board approved Special Permit Docket #3879 on July 20, 2026, allowing an addition to an existing masonry building at 26 Dudley St. in the Industrial District, following hearings that began in December 2025.

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Meditative batik art workshop at Mystic Open Studio today

Mystic Open Studio hosts a meditative batik workshop today, Aug. 2, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., led by expressive arts therapist Marina Strauss.

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Swan family spotted preening at Arlington Reservoir

Local photographer Dave Shrewsbury captured a mute swan family and their cygnet preening on the Arlington Reservoir on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.

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First Parish hosts virtual Sunday service on climate change today

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington holds a virtual service today, Aug. 2, with lay worship leader David Dreyfus speaking on generational impacts of climate disruption.

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First Parish Men's Group meets tonight on Zoom

First Parish's bi-weekly Men's Group meets virtually tonight, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., open to men of all backgrounds for mutual support.

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Redevelopment Board approves new duplex construction on Lockeland Avenue

On July 20, 2026, the Arlington Redevelopment Board approved Site Plan Review Docket #3909, permitting demolition of a two-family house and garage at 12 Lockeland Ave. to build two new duplex dwellings.

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Town Meeting Procedures Committee schedules hybrid meeting for Aug. 4

The Town Meeting Procedures Committee will hold a hybrid meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 8 p.m., using a corrected Zoom link to discuss administrative updates.

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Ted Neeley farewell screening at Regent Theatre tonight

The Regent Theatre hosts "Jesus Christ Superstar: Ted Neeley Farewell Tour" tonight, Aug. 2, at 5 p.m., featuring a live introduction and remastered film screening with Neeley in person.

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Arlington High School mourns passing of sophomore Ian Sotelo Newhall

Arlington High School Principal Matthew Janger announced the sudden passing of student Ian Sotelo Newhall (Class of 2028) and opened the school's counseling suite for drop-in grief support.

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