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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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