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Ottoson rebuild committee meets for first time

August 19, 2026

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Ottoson Middle School Building Committee holds first meeting tonight

The newly formed Ottoson Middle School Building Committee holds its first public meeting tonight, Aug. 19, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., conducted entirely by remote participation over Zoom. The committee is charged with beginning planning for the middle school rebuild project. Residents can join the call through the link posted with the town's calendar listing.

Town of Arlington

DPW paving continues on Jason Street; Decatur/North Union next

The Mass/Jason/Mill intersection paving finished Aug. 10, with the rest of Jason Street paved Aug. 11-12. Paving near Decatur and North Union streets is tentatively planned about two weeks later, weather permitting.

Town of Arlington

Reservoir Nites beer garden and live music returns Thursday

Arlington Recreation's Reservoir Nites beer garden and concert series continues Thursday, Aug. 20, with the band Mrs. Jones and a Thing Goin' On at Arlington Reservoir Beach, 301 Lowell St.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Working moms social meetup set for tonight in Arlington Heights

Arlington Family Connection hosts its monthly social for working mothers tonight, Aug. 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 284 Broadway.

Arlington Family Connection

Kids' Jeff Jam singalong at Henry Bear's Park today

Families can enjoy an interactive morning of music and singalongs with Jeff Jam today, Aug. 19, at 11:15 a.m. at Henry Bear's Park.

Jeff Jam

Donut Villa hosts casual trivia night tonight

Boston Random Acts of Connection hosts a team trivia night tonight, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at Donut Villa in Arlington Center.

Boston Random Acts of Connection

Colette Bakery plans new Arlington Center location

French bakery Colette Bakery plans to open its fourth Boston-area location at 681 Massachusetts Ave., taking over the former Symmes Mini-Mart space in Arlington Center.

Boston Restaurant Talk

Community Resource Hub offers drop-in support Thursday

Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, Arlington residents can get one-on-one help with local resources from community specialists at The Roasted Granola Cafe.

Your Arlington

Arlington Express to play Brazilian jazz at Tiny Shed Sunday

The town's outdoor Arlington Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series features local band Arlington Express performing Brazilian jazz and fusion Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., sponsored by Arts Arlington.

Town of Arlington

Human Rights Commission meets tonight

The Arlington Human Rights Commission meets tonight, Aug. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center's Health & Human Services Conference Room, with virtual participation available by registration.

Town of Arlington

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