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Town warns of wind, heavy rain Friday–Sunday
September 25, 2026
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Town Issues Wind and Storm Warning Ahead of Nor'easter
The town issued an advisory Sept. 24 for a wind and storm event running Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25–27, warning of heavy rain and strong gusts. Officials cautioned that the storm could bring tree damage, power outages and flooding. Residents are urged to clear storm drains, secure outdoor items and stay away from downed wires.
Your Arlington
Arlington Observes Hunger Action Day Across Community
Arlington marked its sixth annual Hunger Action Day on Sept. 24 with a Select Board proclamation encouraging donations and volunteering. Arlington EATS now serves more than 550 households weekly, more than double its total five years ago.
Your Arlington
Open Jug Band Jam Kicks Off Tonight at Donut Villa
The Jug Nuts and Arlington Center for the Arts host an open jug-band jam tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Donut Villa, 319 Broadway, launching the Great Northeast Jug Band Festival weekend.
Your Arlington
Clean Energy Future Committee Meets Friday Morning
The Clean Energy Future Committee meets today from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. in a hybrid format at the Town Hall Annex and online.
Town of Arlington
APS and SEPAC Host Special-Ed Coffee Meetup Today
APS special education staff and Arlington SEPAC host a casual meet-and-greet today from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at 14 Mill Brook Drive, covering district and SEPAC priorities.
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Catholic Hosts Ursuline in Girls' Soccer Today
Arlington Catholic hosts Ursuline Academy in a non-league varsity girls' soccer match today at 4 p.m. at Arlington Catholic Turf Field & Athletic Complex.
MaxPreps
Jug Band Festival Moves Indoors Saturday Due to Storm
The free Great Northeast Jug Band Festival relocates to the Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple St., Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. after organizers moved it indoors ahead of forecast storms. Performers include Dirty Mother String Band, Zoë Lewis and the Educated Fleas, and Annie and the Jug Tappers.
Arlington Center for the Arts
Fox Library Invites Neighbors to Build a Shared Story Saturday
Fox Library hosts Good Neighbor Day: Story Chain Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., an all-ages drop-in activity where participants add sentences to a collaborative story.
Robbins Library
Celtic Flutes Performs at Chapel of St. Anne Saturday
Celtic Flutes performs traditional Scottish, Welsh and Irish folk songs, plus works by Catherine McMichael, Saturday at 4 p.m. at 20 Claremont Ave.; suggested donation is $10–$20.
Patch
'Reframe' Sculpture Exhibition Holds Reception Saturday
Old Schwamb Mill hosts a reception Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for 'Reframe,' featuring sculptures by five artists inspired by the mill's history, on view through Nov. 14.
Your Arlington
True Story Theater Offers Drop-In Improv Workshop Sunday
A workshop Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. explores improvisational forms of Playback Theatre in Arlington; no experience needed, $10–$15 donation suggested.
BosTix
Children's Room Marks 30 Years with Community Walk Sunday
The Children's Room holds a family-friendly three-mile walk from Robbins Memorial Town Hall Sunday at 11 a.m., with games and remembrance activities supporting its grief services for children and families.
Patch
Mystic Open Studio Hosts Harvest Moon Gathering Saturday
Mystic Open Studio hosts a guided Harvest Moon ceremony Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at 785 Massachusetts Ave., with meditation, oracle guidance, journaling and intention-setting.
Patch
Arlington CDBG Comment Period Closes Today at Noon
Public comment on the town's draft 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant performance report is due today by noon, via email or mail to the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Town of Arlington
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