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Reservoir beach closed over E. coli levels
August 14, 2026
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Arlington Reservoir Beach closed for E. coli levels
Town health officials have closed the Arlington Reservoir beach effective immediately after recent testing showed E. coli levels above bathing water standards. The closure takes hold heading into the weekend; officials have not said when the beach may reopen.
www.arlingtonma.gov
True Story Theater presents 'Stories of Caregivers' Sunday
True Story Theater performs 'Stories of Caregivers' Sunday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 300 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington Patch
Free country concert with Lonesome Steve and the Fugitives Sunday
ArtsArlington hosts a free country music concert with Lonesome Steve and the Fugitives Sunday, Aug. 16, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Tiny Shed, 4 Mystic St.
Arlington Patch
'Shake Your Soul' senior movement sessions today
The Arlington Council on Aging hosts two 'Shake Your Soul' wellness and movement sessions for seniors today at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Your Arlington
Select Board backs protected bike lane for Park Avenue
The Select Board voted unanimously Aug. 10 to endorse a protected bike lane redesign for a crash-prone stretch of Park Avenue near Ottoson Middle School.
Inside Arlington
Old Schwamb Mill hosts Museums of Arlington Family Day Saturday
Local historic groups gather at Old Schwamb Mill Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2-4 p.m. for a free family event with hands-on activities, crafts, and storytelling.
Your Arlington
Town Meeting committees to discuss hybrid meetings Aug. 19
The Town Meeting Procedures Committee and Hybrid Town Meeting Study Committee meet jointly Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. to discuss developing a hybrid Town Meeting format.
www.arlingtonma.gov
26 Dudley St. design review decision filed, appeal period open
The Environmental Design Review Board's July 20 approval of Docket #3879 for 26 Dudley St. was filed with the Town Clerk Aug. 13; the 20-day appeal period ends Sept. 2.
www.arlingtonma.gov
12 Lockeland Ave. site plan approved, appeal period open
The Site Plan Review Board's July 20 approval of Docket #3909 for 12 Lockeland Ave. was filed with the Town Clerk Aug. 13; the 20-day appeal period ends Sept. 2.
www.arlingtonma.gov
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