Select Board OKs $1M bond for lead pipes

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Select Board approves $1M bond for lead pipe replacements

The Select Board voted 4-0 on Aug. 10 to authorize the town treasurer/collector to issue a $1 million bond, letting Arlington tap an interest-free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to replace lead water service lines. Treasurer/collector Lynn Gallagher told the board the borrowing was originally authorized by Town Meeting under Article 54 on April 25, 2025. The bond is set to be issued Aug. 27, 2026 and repaid in 10 annual installments of $100,000 beginning Aug. 27, 2027.

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Arlington Farmers' Market opens Wednesday at Russell Common

The Arlington Farmers' Market runs Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Common Lot in Arlington Center, featuring local produce and food vendors.

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First Parish hosts weekly Wednesday summer potluck

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington hosts its weekly summer potluck in the courtyard on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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AHS holds registration and intake meetings for new students

Arlington High School counselors hold new-student registration and intake appointments Wednesday, Aug. 12 (8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Aug. 13, for newly registered students and their families.

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Robbins Library hosts free JourneyDance self-expression session

Community members can join a free, facilitated conscious movement and dance workshop in the Robbins Library Community Room on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m.

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Council on Aging hosts annual Strawberry Festival

Local seniors can enjoy fresh strawberry treats and lemonade at the Senior Center Cafe on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Jason Street area paving underway in road rehab project

Final paving of the remaining Jason Street area is scheduled for Aug. 11-12 as part of the town's ongoing road rehabilitation work.

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Town Day 2026 to feature new zero-waste pilot program

Ahead of Arlington's 50th annual Town Day on Sept. 19, the town announced Aug. 11 that local food vendors can join a new, free waste-reduction pilot program.

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Transportation Advisory Committee meets tonight

The Transportation Advisory Committee meets remotely Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m.; residents may register for the Zoom meeting and submit written comments to the chair.

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Fox Library Book Group discusses 'The Berry Pickers'

The Fox Library Book Group meets Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss Amanda Peters' novel 'The Berry Pickers.'

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