Scientists warn Clark on research funding

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Scientists Voice Research Funding Fears at Arlington Town Hall

Massachusetts researchers gathered Tuesday evening at Robbins Memorial Town Hall with U.S. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark to discuss the Trump administration's disruption of scientific research, Cambridge Day reported Sept. 9. The forum was organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists, a science advocacy group whose lead organizer said the goal was to connect the local impact of funding freezes to the budget lines Clark defends in Congress. Clark, who recently won the Democratic primary to retain her 5th Congressional District seat, represents a district that includes much of Cambridge.

Cambridge Day

Town and State Launch Community Health Equity Survey

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, with the Town of Arlington, has launched a confidential online Community Health Equity Survey for residents 12 and older. It's available in 11 languages through early November.

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Select Board Holds Goal-Setting Session Tonight

The Arlington Select Board meets today, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Town Manager's Conference Room at the Town Hall Annex to set goals.

Your Arlington

AHS Building Committee Finance Subcommittee Meets Today

The Arlington High School Building Committee Finance Subcommittee meets virtually today, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. to review budget items on the high school project.

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Bicycle Advisory Committee Rides Mystic River Path Route Today

The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee holds a site ride today, Sept. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., traveling from Mill Street and the Minuteman Bikeway to Dilboy Stadium to document conditions along the Mystic River Path Connection project.

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DiLoreto Prepares Everett High Football to Face Arlington Friday

Everett High head coach Rob DiLoreto, who spent 1996-2025 at Arlington High as teacher, athletic director, and coach, leads his team against Arlington in their season opener Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., the Everett Independent reported.

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First Parish Adult Choir Hosts Welcome Potluck Tonight

The adult choir at First Parish Unitarian Universalist kicks off its fall season today, Sept. 10, with a potluck in the church courtyard at 6 p.m. before evening rehearsals.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington

Sarah Augustine Leads Indigenous Justice Presentation Tonight

Author and advocate Sarah Augustine speaks on indigenous justice and dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery today, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlor at First Parish in Arlington.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington

Applications for Two Arlington Package Store Licenses Close Friday

Applications for two new Section 15 package store licenses, authorized by voters in the March 2026 town election, are due Friday, Sept. 11, at Town Hall. A public hearing is set for Sept. 28.

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Group Bike Ride Set for Minuteman Bikeway This Morning

The MIT Club of Boston's weekly Thursday group ride departs today, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. from the Thorndike Field Park parking lot, covering about 20 miles round trip to Bedford's Depot Park.

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