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Polls Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for State Primary

September 1, 2026

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Arlington Polls Open Today for State Primary Election

Arlington polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for the Massachusetts state primary, with voting at your assigned precinct. The ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, governor and other offices. In-person early voting was held in the Town Clerk's Office on the second floor of Town Hall, which is reachable by an elevator in the main lobby.

Town of Arlington

Family and Friends Gather to Honor John Michael Matheson

Family and friends gathered Tuesday, Sept. 1, to honor John Michael Matheson, a 69-year-old Arlington resident who died suddenly.

Your Arlington

T-Shirt Deadline for The Children's Room Community Walk

Tuesday, Sept. 1, is the last day to register for The Children's Room's 30th Anniversary Community Walk and guarantee a commemorative T-shirt.

The Children's Room

Historical Commission Takes Up Three Properties Tonight

The Historical Commission meets remotely from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, for hearings on 74 Wollaston Avenue and 59-61 Warren Street, plus a discussion of 30 Orvis Road.

Town of Arlington

Sing & Play Demo Class at Ready, Set, Kids!

Arlington Family Connection hosts a free Sing & Play demo class from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Ready, Set, Kids! for children ages 0-3 with a caregiver.

Arlington Family Connection

Women's Business League Hosts Chapter Mix-and-Mingle

The Women's Business League holds its Arlington/Lexington Mix & Mingle and chapter celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Il Casale in Lexington.

Women's Business League

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