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Town Day: safety demos, touch-a-truck, books

September 11, 2026

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Town Day to Feature Public Safety Demos, Touch-a-Truck, Book Sale

Arlington's Town Day will feature public safety demonstrations, a touch-a-truck display and the annual book sale. Town staff and volunteers will also be on hand to answer residents' questions on housing, transportation, conservation and energy.

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Bicyclist Injured in Mass. Ave. Collision, Police Report

Arlington Police responded Sept. 10 to a collision at Massachusetts Avenue and Appleton Street; an injured cyclist was taken to a hospital and the driver was cited for failing to yield.

Your Arlington

The Calamari Sisters Bring Musical Comedy to Regent Theatre

The Calamari Sisters perform their musical comedy show "Bun in the Oven" at the Regent Theatre Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m.

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Cantilena Women's Voices Holds Open Auditions and Rehearsals

Cantilena Women's Voices holds open rehearsals and auditions for treble singers Monday, Sept. 14, from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church.

Your Arlington

Mystic Open Studio Hosts Meditative Sound Bath on Sunday

Mystic Open Studio, 785 Massachusetts Ave., hosts a sound bath with Tibetan singing bowls and meditative instruments Sunday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Your Arlington

ARB Reschedules 251 Summer St. Dispensary Hearing to Sept. 28

The Arlington Redevelopment Board has continued the Environmental Design Review hearing for the proposed Local Cannabis Co. dispensary at 251 Summer Street to Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

Town of Arlington

Arlington Town Day 2026 Entertainment Schedule Released

Town Day's Town Hall Outdoor Stage program opens at 10:30 a.m. with the National Anthem and Select Board welcome, followed by recognition of long-serving and retiring Town Committee members.

Town of Arlington

Senior Center Hosts 'Shake Your Soul' Dance Movement Sessions

The Arlington Council on Aging holds its weekly 'Shake Your Soul' dance and movement classes today, Friday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Your Arlington

State Issues Superseding Wetlands Order for Thorndike Place

The Massachusetts DEP has issued a Superseding Order of Conditions for Thorndike Place, a proposed development off Dorothy Road with six duplex homes and 124 senior rental apartments on 17.7 acres, preserving about 12 acres as open space.

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