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Housing overlay panel meets with ARB Monday
August 8, 2026
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Housing Overlay Committee Sets Joint Session With Redevelopment Board
The Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee will hold a joint session with the Arlington Redevelopment Board on Monday, Aug. 10, to discuss the draft list of properties and the zoning language proposed for the overlay. The committee was established under a Motion to Commit approved by 2025 Town Meeting to prepare amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map allowing housing that meets certain affordability requirements to be built as of right. It is charged with sharing draft proposals with the community, soliciting feedback, and finalizing recommendations before the close of the warrant.
Town of Arlington
Massport to Hold Virtual Briefing on Logan Runway Project
Massport will host a virtual public briefing Aug. 12 on safety improvements planned for Logan Airport's Runway 27 End.
Town of Arlington
Maxima Hive to Host 'Bring Your Own Craft Night'
Local crafters can join Maxima Hive Monday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. to work on projects and connect with other makers.
Eventbrite
Arlington Home Prices Rise Sharply, Condos Sell Fast
Arlington single-family homes averaged $1.37 million for the week of Aug. 3, up 16%, while condos sold in an average of seven days on the market.
David Lenoir Homes
2026 Road Rehabilitation Project: Paving Begins on Jason Street Monday
Paving starts Monday, Aug. 10, at the Massachusetts Avenue/Jason Street/Mill Street intersection and continues for one to two additional days.
www.arlingtonma.gov
Water Main Rehabilitation Project: Academy Street Update
The temporary water main bypass on Academy Street has passed testing, and crews have begun connecting buildings to it as construction continues.
www.arlingtonma.gov
Water Main Rehabilitation Project: Pleasant Street Phase 2 Update
Construction on the new Pleasant Street water main continues through about Aug. 12, followed by a one- to two-week pause in work.
www.arlingtonma.gov
LGBTQ+ Family Meetup Held at Jason Russell House Beer Garden Today
JCC Greater Boston hosts an LGBTQ+ Family Meetup today, Aug. 8, 2:30–4 p.m., alongside the Jason Russell House beer garden and live music.
jewishboston.com
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