Camp Menotomy history recalled amid sale fight

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Residents recall Camp Menotomy history amid sale-block campaign

A letter published Aug. 10 revisits the former Girl Scout camp's early years as advocates press on with their campaign to block an $18 million luxury home development on the site. The writer notes the camp's donors came from Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Acton and Laconia, N.H., and that a 1944 brochure set weekly rates for Arlington residents, non-residents and non-Scouts alike. The letter argues that history, along with the Girl Scouts' 1950s "Green Umbrella" push to serve girls nationwide, shows the camp was never intended for Arlington campers alone.

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Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely Aug. 11

The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals meets via Zoom Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. to review pending variances and permit applications.

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Bids due today for catch basin cleaning contract

The Town of Arlington's Purchasing Department set a 2 p.m. deadline today, Aug. 11, for bids on Contract 26-24 to provide catch basin cleaning for stormwater maintenance.

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State Rep. Dave Rogers hosts in-person office hours

State Rep. Dave Rogers holds constituent office hours Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Beech Street Center.

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Library trustees meet tonight

The Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 7:15 to 9 p.m.

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Friends of Spy Pond Park Welcome New Stewardship Leadership

Christopher S. Wilson has taken over leadership of the Spy Pond Park Stewardship Team, which is preparing for its annual Fun Day in September, per the park's Summer 2026 newsletter.

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'Working Backwards' printmaking show continues at 13FOREST

13FOREST Gallery's exhibition 'Working Backwards,' featuring 15 local printmakers, runs through Sept. 11 and is open today, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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