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Sept. 1 primary: deadlines, early voting
August 7, 2026
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Town Clerk Issues Schedules for Sept. 1 State Primary
The Town Clerk has released the voting calendar for the Tuesday, Sept. 1 State Primary, when polls will be open at each precinct from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register is Saturday, Aug. 22, either online or in person at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early in-person voting runs Aug. 22 through Aug. 28 in the Town Clerk's Office on the second floor of Town Hall, starting with 1 to 5 p.m. hours that Saturday and Sunday.
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Arlington Resident Wins $150K in Keno Doubling Bet
James Rogers won $150,000 after placing two identical $75,000 Keno bets for the July 31 drawing at the Knights of Columbus on Winslow Street, which also earns a $1,500 seller bonus.
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Beer Garden and Concert Returns to Jason Russell House
Arlington Brewing Company returns to the Jason Russell House lawn Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 7 p.m., for a free outdoor concert featuring Fuselaj and Kingsley Flood.
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World Cup Sticker Swap Scheduled at the Mill Cafe
The nonprofit Mill Cafe hosts a World Cup Sticker Swap Saturday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., inviting local collectors and soccer fans of all ages to trade stickers.
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St. John's Episcopal Welcomes Visitors to Cooling Center
St. John's Episcopal Church hosted a free, air-conditioned cooling center Friday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parish hall, with refreshments and activities, as part of Arlington's Cool and Connected program.
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Reuse and Recycle Center Opens Saturday for Drop-Offs
The Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center at 33 Ryder Street opens by appointment Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, for residents to drop off electronics, batteries, and other household waste.
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Police to Host Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks Saturday
Certified passenger safety officers with the Arlington Police Department will check child car seats Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at headquarters on Mystic Street.
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Jam'n Java Open Mic Night Returns to Donut Villa
Arlington's monthly acoustic open mic series returns Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Donut Villa Brunch Club and Bar, with performer sign-ups starting at 6:30 p.m.
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