Government & development in Arlington

Report: Robbins Farm Park easier to reach, but playground gaps remain

Oct 17 · Your Arlington →

Bird walk covers Arlington Reservoir and Lexington community farm this morning

Oct 17 · Brookline Bird Club →

Yard waste pickup delayed; WM plans Monday collection

Oct 17 · Town of Arlington →

Waste Management truck hit Minuteman Bikeway overpass

Oct 16 · Your Arlington →

Early voting opens Saturday at Town Hall

Oct 16 · Town of Arlington →

"No Kings: Vote Early" gathering Saturday at Whittemore Park

Oct 16 · Your Arlington →

Swap Shed opens Saturday for free household-item sharing

Oct 16 · Your Arlington →

Birdwatching 101 field trip at Arlington Reservoir Saturday

Oct 16 · Arlington Community Education →

Arlington Weighs Feasibility Study for MBTA Red Line Extension

Oct 15 · Planetizen →

Markey and Deaton Clash in Senate Debate Ahead of November Election

Oct 15 · Your Arlington →

Conservation Commission Meets on Zoom Tonight

Oct 15 · Town of Arlington →

Zero Waste Arlington Meets Tonight at Town Hall Annex

Oct 15 · Town of Arlington →

Equitable Arlington Co-Sponsors Greater Boston Housing Meeting Today

Oct 15 · Your Arlington →

Arlington Election Guide Updated for Nov. 3 Vote

Oct 14 · Patch →

Transportation Advisory Committee Meets by Zoom Tonight

Oct 14 · Town of Arlington →

Cemetery Commission Meets Today at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Oct 14 · Town of Arlington →

Town Clerk Flags Glitch in Online Vital Records Calendar

Oct 14 · Town of Arlington →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight on Zoom

Oct 13 · Town of Arlington →

Park and Recreation Commission meets tonight

Oct 13 · Town of Arlington →

Library Board of Trustees meets tonight, in person and online

Oct 13 · Town of Arlington →

Rep. Dave Rogers holds office hours this morning

Oct 13 · Your Arlington →

AYCC Governance Committee meets remotely tonight

Oct 12 · Town of Arlington →

Town opens rolling interest form for 10 civic boards

Oct 12 · Town of Arlington →

Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Oct. 13

Oct 11 · Town of Arlington →

Transportation Advisory Committee meets Wednesday via Zoom

Oct 11 · Town of Arlington →

Police log: Stop & Shop assault, Summer Street heat pump thefts

The Arlington police log for Sept. 29 to Oct. 4 lists an assault and battery report at Stop & Shop, stolen heat pump equipment on Summer Street and missing designer handbags.

Oct 10 · Your Arlington →

Open house today at 53 Hodge Road, listed at $2,299,000

The newly built 4,275-square-foot home is open 1 to 2:30 p.m. today.

Oct 10 · Christine Norcross & Partners →

Open house today at 115 Winchester Road, listed at $2,179,000

The contemporary new-construction home is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

Oct 10 · Verani Realty →

Academy Street roadway removed; curb and sidewalk work begins

In the Oct. 9 road rehabilitation update, the Academy Street surface has been removed and the contractor has started curb and sidewalk work on the west side. Hard-copy driveway notices will be distributed to residents.

Oct 10 · Town of Arlington →

Pleasant Street water main work substantially complete

Update #6: October 9, 2026 Construction work associated with the lining and replacement of existing water main between Irving Street and Kensington Park is substantially complete.

Oct 10 · Town of Arlington →

LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission Meets Tonight

The commission holds its monthly hybrid meeting today from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the Health & Human Services conference room, 27 Maple St., and online.

Oct 8 · Town of Arlington →

Civics Class Tonight: Guide to Arlington Town Government

Arlington Community Education's "An Activist's Guide to Town Government" meets today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gibbs School. It covers town operations, Town Meeting, the budget process and ways to get involved; a second session is October 15.

Oct 8 · Arlington Community Education →

Oct. 12 Holiday: Trash Collected as Usual; Town Offices, Libraries Closed

WM will collect trash, recycling and yard waste on its regular schedule Monday, Oct. 12, while all town administrative offices and libraries are closed. The town also lists public skate and kids' stick & puck hours and an Oct. 10 Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration.

Oct 8 · Town of Arlington →

Arlington Police Warn of Bank-Text Scam

Police warned Tuesday about fraudulent texts claiming to flag bank-card activity and asking for personal information. Don't reply or share account details, passwords or verification codes; contact your bank using the number on your card.

Oct 7 · Patch →

Coffee with a Cop at Whittemore Park This Morning

Arlington police host a free Coffee with a Cop today from 9 to 11 a.m. at Whittemore Park. Residents can meet officers and discuss neighborhood concerns.

Oct 7 · Patch →

Town Facilities Close Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Town facilities will be closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day, per the Town of Arlington's 2026 holiday schedule.

Oct 7 · Town of Arlington →

Voter education workshop tonight at 6:30

The Town Clerk's Office holds a workshop tonight, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. It covers voter registration, mail-in ballots, drop boxes and polling procedures ahead of the November election.

Oct 6 · Town of Arlington →

Heat pump workshop tonight at Arlington High

Arlington Community Education and Electrify Arlington host a workshop tonight, Oct. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Instructors Brian Cali and Lori Kenschaft will cover heat pump types, installation steps and financial incentives.

Oct 6 · Town of Arlington →

Historical Commission meets remotely tonight

The Arlington Historical Commission meets tonight, Oct. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. by remote participation. It will consider historic property preservation requests and heritage matters.

Oct 6 · Town of Arlington →

Parmenter Playground closed today and Wednesday for repairs

The playground is closed for necessary repairs through Wednesday, Oct. 7, and is expected to fully reopen Thursday, Oct. 8.

Oct 6 · Town of Arlington →

Election workers needed; Oct. 8 flu clinic for ages 60+

The town seeks election workers for polling places for the Nov. 3 election; interested residents can fill out the New Election Worker Signup form. A reminder: the flu clinic for ages 60+ is Oct. 8.

Oct 6 · Town of Arlington →

Electronics recycling Saturday at St. Camillus Church

An electronics recycling event runs Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot at 1185 Concord Turnpike. It accepts electronics, appliances and reusable bicycles; fees vary by item.

Oct 6 · Patch →

Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 5, 7:15 p.m.

The Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:15 p.m. in the Select Board Chambers at Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave., with a Zoom option.

Oct 4 · Town of Arlington →

Historical Commission meets on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 6

The Arlington Historical Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. remotely via Zoom.

Oct 4 · Town of Arlington →

Town Picks OverUnder to Update Commercial Design Standards

The Department of Planning and Community Development selected design firm OverUnder to modernize the 2015 Commercial Design Standards. The updated guidelines will shape development and major renovations along corridors such as Massachusetts Avenue and Broadway.

Oct 4 · Town of Arlington →

Flu clinic for residents 60+ Thursday, Oct. 8

Arlington Health & Human Services hosts a flu clinic for residents 60+ on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Hall at the Community Center, 27 Maple St.

Oct 4 · Town of Arlington →

Electronics recycling drop-off Saturday, Oct. 10

An electronics recycling drop-off runs Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Camillus Church parking lot, 1185 Concord Turnpike.

Oct 4 · Your Arlington →

Arlington Wins $2M+ in State Grants for Infrastructure, Downtown

The Department of Planning and Community Development announced six state grants totaling $2,048,413 on October 1, including support for 40 affordable housing units at Emma's Court. Affordable-housing overlay forums are set for October 14 and 22, and the arts-grant deadline is October 15.

Oct 3 · Town of Arlington →

Elizabeth Maldari Named Arlington's Senior Transportation Planner

Planning Director Claire Ricker announced the appointment on October 1. Maldari will lead Complete Streets and multimodal transit initiatives.

Oct 3 · Town of Arlington →

Curb and Walk Accessibility Project Adds Two Areas; Work Starts Week of Oct. 5

Two more areas have been added to the 2026 Curb and Walk Accessibility Improvement Project. Construction in both is expected to begin the week of October 5.

Oct 3 · Town of Arlington →

Police Headquarters Hosts Car Seat Inspections Saturday

Car-seat inspections run Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Install seats before arriving; the event is for inspections, not installation.

Oct 2 · Town of Arlington →

Select Board to vote Oct. 5 on two package-store licenses

After questioning three applicants at its September 28 hearing, the Select Board plans to vote October 5 on two new licenses. YourArlington reported an applicant's eligibility was challenged.

Oct 1 · Your Arlington →

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.

Oct 1 · Your Arlington →

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.

Oct 1 · 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.

Oct 1 · Town of Arlington →

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.

Oct 1 · Your Arlington →

Board of Health Meets Today at Community Center

The Board of Health meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in the second-floor Health & Human Services conference room at the Arlington Community Center. The board will review departmental business and open agenda items.

Sep 30 · Town of Arlington →

Board Approves Docket #3902 for 251 Summer Street

On Monday, Sept. 28, the board voted to approve Environmental Design Review Docket #3902. The 20-day appeals period begins once the decision is filed with the Town Clerk and posted.

Sep 30 · Town of Arlington →

Zoning Board of Appeals postpones litigation session

The Zoning Board of Appeals' Tuesday, Sept. 29 executive session on litigation strategy has been postponed, with no new date set.

Sep 29 · Your Arlington →

Arlington man sentenced to over eight years in drug conspiracy case

Jonathan Perry of Arlington was sentenced Sept. 28 to 97 months in prison and three years of supervised release for a drug conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.

Sep 29 · United States Department of Justice →