Arts Center Names Mary-Liz Murray Director

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Arlington Center for the Arts Names Mary-Liz Murray Executive Director

The Arlington Center for the Arts' Board of Directors unanimously selected Mary-Liz Murray as executive director on Sept. 15, following an extensive search; she begins Saturday, Sept. 19. A Greater Boston native, Murray has more than 15 years in the nonprofit sector spanning professional and community theater, museums, public art, higher education and fundraising. She succeeds a predecessor who led the organization for seven years and said she plans to build on the group's nearly four decades in town while expanding ways residents can take part in the arts.

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Disability Commission Holds Hybrid Meeting Wednesday

The Arlington Disability Commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Center's Health & Human Services Conference Room, with remote Zoom participation available.

Town of Arlington

Housing Authority Holds Regular Board Meeting Wednesday

The Arlington Housing Authority holds its regular board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom.

Town of Arlington

Arlington Farmers' Market Returns to Russell Common

The Arlington Farmers' Market runs Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Commons Municipal Lot, 29 Mystic St., offering local produce and artisan goods.

Arlington Farmers' Market

Senior Center Hosts Monthly Collage Art Class

The Arlington Senior Center hosts "Art with Marina," a hands-on collage workshop, Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room.

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Robbins Library Launches Kids' Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Robbins Library's Children's Services kicks off a multi-part Dungeons & Dragons campaign for ages 8 to 12 Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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First Parish Welcomes Families for Spaghetti Dinner

First Parish Unitarian Universalist hosts its "Spaghetting to Know" Religious Education community dinner Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church vestry.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington

Obituary Published for Frank C. Day III

The Boston Globe published an obituary Sept. 15 for Frank C. Day III, of Brockton and formerly of Arlington, who died at age 66; services are private.

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Ottoson Middle School Hosts Back-to-School Night Wednesday

Ottoson Middle School holds its back-to-school night Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Arlington Public Schools

APS Webinar Focuses on Supporting Children's Mental Health

Arlington Public Schools hosts the Cartwheel webinar "Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health This School Year" Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 8 p.m., covering typical development and when extra support may help.

Arlington Public Schools

Bicycle Advisory Committee Meets Wednesday

The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex, with a hybrid option and public comment.

Town of Arlington

Human Rights Commission Meets Wednesday

The Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center in a hybrid format.

Town of Arlington

Arlington Tree Committee Meets Wednesday

The Arlington Tree Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex's second-floor conference room.

Town of Arlington

Free AI SEO Webinar Offered Wednesday

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce lists a free online webinar at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, on improving business visibility in AI-generated search results.

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