Daily brief · Arlington, MA
Moderate West Nile risk; precautions urged
August 25, 2026
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Arlington designated moderate risk for West Nile virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has designated Arlington at moderate risk for West Nile virus, and community members are urged to take precautions. The designation follows the state's recent announcement of the first human case of West Nile virus.
Town of Arlington
Arlington schools set Aug. 31 kindergarten age cutoff
Arlington Public Schools says a child must turn five by Aug. 31, 2026 to be eligible for kindergarten; first-grade eligibility requires turning six by the same date.
Arlington Public Schools
Deadline today to request State Primary mail ballot
Arlington residents have until 5 p.m. today, Aug. 25, to request a mailed ballot for the Sept. 1 State Primary.
Town of Arlington
ZBA hearing tonight on 15 Beck Road special permit
The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a remote public hearing tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Peter Maradianos's Aug. 4 special-permit request to alter 15 Beck Road.
Town of Arlington
Vacation Arts Camp PLUS continues at Arlington Center for the Arts
The camp runs today from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., introducing campers in grades 1-6 to ceramics and other studio arts.
Arlington Center for the Arts
Cheryl Arena and the Morningside Project play Tiny Shed Aug. 30
The free outdoor blues concert runs 12:30-2 p.m. at the Arlington Visitor Center as part of the weekly Tiny Shed series.
The Boston Calendar
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass contamination
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an Aug. 21 advisory recalling specific batches of Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible glass contamination.
Town of Arlington
Paving scheduled Aug. 26-27 on Decatur, North Union and Everett
Weather permitting, the town will pave Decatur Street and North Union Street Aug. 26-27, including a short stretch of Everett Street between Broadway and Ernest Road.
Town of Arlington
Academy Street water main installation nearly complete
As of an Aug. 24 update, the new water main on Academy Street is substantially complete, with a shutdown planned soon to connect it to the town's system.
Town of Arlington
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