Daily brief · Arlington, MA
New water portal tracks usage hour by hour
August 20, 2026
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Town launches online water usage portal
Arlington has launched a Water Usage Customer Portal that lets water and sewer customers view usage by year, month, day or hour and compare it with weather and rainfall data in one chart. Customers can also set high-usage alarms for daily, multi-day or billing-cycle use to help spot leaks or unusual consumption; setting up an account requires a recent water and sewer bill. The launch follows a meter upgrade program begun in 2022, with more than 9,000 meter installations and 12,300 meter-reading device installations completed so far.
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Final summer concert, beer garden at Reservoir Beach tonight
Arlington Reservoir Beach hosts its final free summer concert of the season tonight, Aug. 20, with music by Mrs. Jones and a Thing Goin' On plus a beer garden.
Your Arlington
Third Thursday Resource Hub offers recovery and wellness support
Health and Human Services hosts its monthly Resource Hub at The Roasted Granola Café today, Aug. 20, offering one-on-one health, housing and recovery support.
Town of Arlington
Outdoor concert, beer garden at Jason Russell House Saturday
The Jason Russell House hosts a free outdoor concert and beer garden Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2-7 p.m., with music by the Kristi Scaccia Trio and Hair of the Dog.
Arlington Historical Society
Arlington Public Schools hosts new educator orientation
Arlington Public Schools holds its second New Educator Curriculum training day today, Aug. 20, preparing incoming teaching staff for the school year.
Arlington Public Schools
Reservoir Beach to close for the season Friday
Reservoir Beach closes for the season Friday evening, Aug. 21; after that, gates will be locked with no entry, swimming or dogs allowed.
Your Arlington
Permanent Town Building Committee meets today
The Permanent Town Building Committee meets remotely today, Aug. 20, from 5-6 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Conservation Commission meets tonight
The Conservation Commission meets virtually tonight, Aug. 20, from 7-9 p.m.; advance Zoom registration is required.
Town of Arlington
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