Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Early voting open through Friday for primary
August 24, 2026
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Early voting open through Aug. 28 for Sept. 1 state primary
In-person early voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary is underway at the Town Clerk's Office in Town Hall, running through Friday, Aug. 28, when it ends at noon. Voters who want a ballot mailed to them must request it by Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. Polls on primary day are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Police log: cyclist injured at Hills Hill, two break-ins reported
Arlington Police logs from Aug. 12-16 describe a teen who crashed while riding at Hills Hill Bike Park on Aug. 13 and was evaluated by Arlington Fire Rescue, plus two break-and-entering incidents under investigation, including one where a suspect apparently entered through a backyard adjacent to Mystic Valley Parkway.
Your Arlington
Youth geocaching camp starts at Ed Burns Arena
Arlington Recreation's Geocaching 2.0 program runs Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ed Burns Arena, with scavenger hunts, mystery rooms, team challenges and field trips.
Arlington Recreation
All-sports camp opens at Thorndike Park
Sidekick Sports' All-Sports Camp began Session 2 at Thorndike Park on Monday, Aug. 24, offering basketball, flag football, futsal, track and field, and a week-long Jr. Olympics tournament.
Arlington Recreation
Fox Walking Club meets this morning
Fox Walking Club met Monday, Aug. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., gathering near the Cleveland Street entrance for a 1.5- to 3-mile walk along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway.
Robbins Library
Virtual event addresses ADHD, anxiety myths for parents
"Tackling Common Myths about Anxiety and ADHD at School" runs tonight, Aug. 24, from 8 to 9 p.m., helping Arlington parents and caregivers prepare for the school year.
Four Norms
First Parish hosts weekly in-person meditation
First Parish of Arlington holds a 30-minute silent sitting session in the Parlor Mondays at 6 p.m., with no ongoing commitment required.
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington
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