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Veterans Honor Roll names open for review
September 13, 2026
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Arlington Opens Public Review for Veterans Memorial Park Honor Roll
The town has opened a public review of the names slated for the new Veterans Memorial Park Honor Roll wall, beginning with the Vietnam Era roster. Residents and families who spot errors or omissions have until Nov. 8, 2026, to submit corrections.
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Robbins Library Accepts Final Book Donations Today for Town Day Sale
Robbins Library accepts curbside donations of gently used books and media today, Sept. 13, from noon to 3 p.m. — the last chance to donate before the Friends of the Library's Town Day sale.
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Arlington Residents Urge Pause on State Women's Prison Project
Five Arlington advocates published an open letter Sept. 12 urging state officials to shelve the proposed $360 million rebuild of MCI-Framingham and redirect the funding to housing and social services.
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Select Board to Meet Monday, Sept. 14
The Arlington Select Board meets Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:15 p.m. at Town Hall and via Zoom; the agenda was released Sept. 12.
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Youth Collaborative Hosts Community Blood Drive at High School
Youth Arlington Collaborative and the American Red Cross host a blood drive Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arlington High School main gymnasium.
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First Parish Launches Ministerial Search Survey on Sept. 13
First Parish Unitarian Universalist's Settled Minister Search Committee launches a congregational survey today, Sept. 13, seeking input on the church's next settled minister; responses are accepted through Sept. 30.
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington
First Parish Celebrates Ingathering Sunday and Water Communion
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington holds its Ingathering Sunday worship service and annual water communion ceremony today, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m., led by Rev. Erica Richmond with the First Parish Choir.
First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington
Patch highlights Arlington golfer Owen Shea
Arlington Patch named Owen Shea one of Eastern Massachusetts' high school golfers to watch this fall, citing his strong finishes in Division 1 North, the state final and New Englands, plus an 8-1-1 Middlesex League record.
Patch
Arlington Public Schools Requires 2026-27 Back-to-School Forms
Arlington Public Schools reminds returning students to complete their 2026-2027 Back to School Forms via PowerSchool, updating emergency contacts, residency documentation, and district permissions.
Arlington Public Schools
Crosby Park Athletic Court Renovation Gets Underway
Renovation work has begun on Crosby Park's athletic courts, rebuilding the complex with four tennis courts lined for pickleball and a newly striped futsal and basketball court.
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