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Board to vote Oct. 5 on two package-store licenses
October 1, 2026
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Select Board to vote Oct. 5 on two package-store licenses
The Select Board questioned three applicants for two new package-store licenses at its Sept. 28 hearing and plans to vote Oct. 5 on which will receive them. YourArlington reported that one applicant's eligibility was challenged during the process.
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Police log: vehicle hits work-zone cones on Wildwood Avenue
The Arlington Police log for September 22–27 also records storm damage and neighbor disputes.
Your Arlington
Family Sukkot gathering at Chabad Center tonight
The gathering starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at 129 Lake St. It includes pizza in the sukkah, crafts, and shaking the lulav and etrog.
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Arts & Culture Commission meets tonight
The Commission for Arts & Culture meets Thursday, October 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Annex, with a hybrid Zoom option.
Town of Arlington
Conservation Commission meets by Zoom tonight at 7
The commission meets online Thursday, October 1, 7 to 9 p.m. The Town asks attendees to register in advance.
Town of Arlington
Teens can needle-felt black cats at Robbins Library today
The beginner-friendly workshop runs 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 1, in the Community Room. Space is limited, first come, first served.
Robbins Library
Chapel of St. Anne holds retreat on St. Anne's life today
The Associates and Friends Retreat runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 1, with Eucharist at 10 a.m. and a light luncheon at 1 p.m.
Chapel of St. Anne
Dry, cool Thursday ahead of nor'easter rain
Thursday, October 1, is expected to be dry and cool before a slow-moving nor'easter brings rain and gusty northeast winds. Isolated tree damage or power outages are possible across eastern Massachusetts.
Your Arlington
Arlington cyclists join October Pan-Mass Challenge ride
Mark Druy and Giulio Manfredonia will participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge's Oct. 3 Unpaved ride, raising money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute research.
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