Veterans Memorial Park work delayed to 2027

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Veterans Memorial Park renovation delayed to 2027

The town posted on its website Aug. 30 that the complete renovation and reconstruction of Veterans Memorial Park in Arlington Center will wait until the "2027 construction season." No reason was given for the delay, and a Select Board member shared the announcement on social media without comment. Earlier this year the Select Board was told work could begin as early as July 1; no renovation work has been done at the site. The town is also asking residents, veterans and families to review names for the Veterans Honor Roll, starting with the Vietnam Era list.

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Arlington Board of Assessors meets tonight

The Arlington Board of Assessors meets Monday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Assessors Office on the first floor of Town Hall.

Town of Arlington

Teachers and staff report back to prepare for classes

Arlington Public Schools staff report for the First Day for Teachers Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, preparing ahead of students' first day Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Arlington Public Schools

Parmenter School Playground reopens after brief closure

The Parmenter School Playground closed the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 27, so the town could add fresh wood chips to the play surface, reopening shortly after.

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Retirement Board holds hybrid morning meeting

The Retirement Board meets Monday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 27 Maple Street, Room 203, with remote participation available.

Town of Arlington

Halloween window-painting registration opens

Registration opened Monday, Aug. 31, for the Arlington Heights Halloween Window Painting event, remaining open through Sept. 19; painting takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Arlington girls soccer hosts Danvers

Arlington girls soccer plays a 4 p.m. home non-league match against Danvers Monday, Aug. 31.

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Margaret T. Pontes services set for today

Services for Margaret T. Pontes, of Arlington and formerly of Cambridge, are scheduled Monday, Aug. 31, at St. Eulalia Church in Winchester, followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington.

Brown & Hickey Funeral Home

Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra announces open rehearsal

The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra holds an open rehearsal Wednesday, Sept. 2, at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, welcoming players of all orchestral instruments.

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Visitation scheduled for longtime resident Mary L. Clark

Mary L. Clark (Canniff), an 87-year-old longtime Arlington resident, died Aug. 26; visitation is held Aug. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Keefe Funeral Home.

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