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3 Businesses Vie for 2 New Package-Store Licenses

September 27, 2026

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Three Businesses Compete for Two New Package-Store Licenses

Arlington Center Fine Wines, Ruby Wine and Spirits, and Peter Pan Superette are competing for two newly approved package-store licenses, with Select Board hearings set for Monday, Sept. 28. Voters approved the two licenses through a ballot question in March, bringing the townwide total to eight.

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Wind Advisory Prompts Storm Precautions Through Sunday

The Town of Arlington's wind advisory runs through Sunday, Sept. 27, urging residents to clear storm drains, secure loose objects, and treat downed wires as live; early impacts include tree damage and at least two isolated Eversource outages.

Town of Arlington

Mystic Open Studio Hosts 'Awakening the Artist Within'

Mystic Open Studio's $65 workshop Sunday, Sept. 27, noon-4 p.m., combines guided journeys, journaling, collage, and painting; no prior art or journeying experience is required.

Mystic Open Studio

Arlington Card and Board-Game Potluck Set for Sunday

The Arlington Hearts & Spades Meetup Group holds a cards-and-board-games potluck Sunday, Sept. 27, 5:30-10:30 p.m., at a private Arlington address provided after RSVP.

Arlington Hearts & Spades

Inclusive Youth Track and Football Classes Meet at Hurd Field

Arlington Recreation holds inclusive, noncompetitive track-and-field and flag-football classes at Hurd Field Sunday, Sept. 27, for ages 2-4 and 5-7, welcoming children with and without disabilities.

Arlington Recreation

Psychedelic Medicine Discussion Group Meets in Arlington

The New England Psychedelic Medicine group meets Sunday, Sept. 27, 3-5 p.m. at The Arlington Center to share experiences and discuss Boston-area psychedelic-therapy options; a $10-$25 sliding scale applies.

New England Psychedelic Medicine

Muse Arlington Schedules Autumn Escape Painting Class

Muse Arlington's Autumn Escape painting class runs Sunday, Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; the bar and kitchen open at 6 p.m., and reservations are required.

Muse Paintbar

Safety Concerns Delay Arlington Park Playground Opening

A certified inspector found safety issues with equipment at a new Arlington park playground on Sept. 26, delaying its opening by at least several weeks while the town works with contractors and the manufacturer.

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