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Rogers wins 24th Middlesex House primary
September 2, 2026
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Rogers wins primary for 24th Middlesex House seat
State Rep. David M. Rogers defeated Nomita Ganguly of Belmont in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary for the 24th Middlesex District, which covers six Arlington precincts, all of Belmont and two Cambridge precincts. Rogers took 2,698 votes to Ganguly's 641 in Arlington precincts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, and 3,462 to 2,043 in Belmont, per unofficial results from Town Clerk Juli Brazile. Turnout in Arlington was 11,174 of 32,996 registered voters, or 33.86 percent, with no irregularities reported; the final election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Healey, Markey lead Arlington's Sept. 1 primary vote totals
In the Sept. 1 state primary, Arlington voters gave Gov. Maura Healey 9,781 votes, and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey topped Rep. Seth Moulton 7,753 to 3,279, per unofficial Town Clerk results.
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Appeals period closes for 12 Lockeland Ave redevelopment
The 20-day appeals period for Docket #3909, allowing demolition of a two-family home at 12 Lockeland Ave. to build two duplexes, ended Sept. 2.
Town of Arlington
Repairs at McClennen Park playground prompt closure
Repairs began Wednesday, Sept. 2, closing the McClennen Park playground for several days; other park fields remain open.
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Arlington Catholic football opens season at Saugus
Arlington Catholic High School's varsity football team opens its season with an away game at Saugus on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m.
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Redevelopment Board schedules hearing for new Chase Bank
The public hearing for Special Permit Docket #3907, covering a proposed 4,426-square-foot Chase Bank at 635 Massachusetts Ave., has been continued to Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Town of Arlington
Labor Day town holiday is Monday
Arlington's 2026 holiday schedule lists Labor Day as a town holiday on Monday, Sept. 7.
Town of Arlington
Zoning Board of Appeals schedules Sept. 8 remote meeting
The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m.
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