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'Encyclopedia Bunny' remembered a decade later

Nancy Arena of Arlington wrote the following tribute to her late husband: In honor of George Arena (1943-2012), his family for 45 years, owner of Mr. Richard's Beauty Salon in Arlington, wish to mark the 10th anniversary of his passing. He overcame difficult health issues but always looked at the positive side of life. He was fondly known as the "Encyclopedia Bunny" because of his remarkablke, upbeat attitude, despite all of the health issuies he confronted over the years. He kept going and goin...

After #GivingTuesday: Support Arlington groups

Appeal

UPDATED Nov. 29: The following local organizations are among those participating in #GivingTuesday. Is your nonprofit participarting? Send info to editor [@] yourarlington.com: Support the arts, others #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving, is on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and YourArlington hopes you'll consider making a gift to support Arts Arlington. Keeping Arlington vibrant truly does start with neighbors like you.

Alewife Brook sewage campaign: Meet Sunday

Environment

Worst Offender: Somerville’s SOM01A combined sewer overflow. UPDATED Nov. 30: Precinct 13 Town Meeting member Kristin Anderson, who is monitoring the combined sewer overflows into the Alewife Brook, provided this update via her blog, Save the Alewife Brook. The group's next meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, on Zoom. Alewife CSO public meeting No. 2 is et for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, on Zoom. Register here >> Please join the group to discuss the new Alewi...

No. 137: Red Letter Poems 3.0: 'You have been paid for'

Poetry

UPDATED Nov. 25: Steven Ratiner, Arlington’s poet laureate, sought submissions in February 2020 from Arlington residents to contribute to "a rather unconventional, utterly delightful way to inject poetry into the everyday." It was to remain secret until its debut during April’s National Poetry Month. Then the coronavirus hit. In June 2021, he offers Red Letters 3.0. PUBLISHED: I was asked to write an essay for Askold Melnyczuk’s Arrowsmith Journal about what I learned from the first y...

Give thanks to the generous spirit within us

Community

UPDATED Nov. 24, 2022: The following opinion was published at Thanksgiving 2021 and republished this year. The story about Sue and Jeff Thompson has touched Arlington deeply. Read an earlier report here >> As well as a later one >> So has the opinion column about the unexpected passing of Jim Swan. Read it here >> Tears turn to hope, as the heart of our community swelled with generosity. As of Tuesday, Nov. 23, the couple's needs have drawn $64,715. That's...

Arlington on Tap campaign makes progress

Environment

The following was submitted by Amy Speare of Zero Waste Arlington, an advocacy and education-focused group, working at both the local and state levels to effect change and reduce waste. Arlington on Tap was initiated by Zero Waste Arlington (ZWA) to support the town’s new retail ban on single-use plastic bottled water, promote Arlington’s high-quality tap water and build a network of refill stations. Since its launch last May, Arlington on Tap has been responsive to community feedback and ...

Clark seeks to wield House whip

Politics

The office of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-05) provided the following statement Nov. 18 about her candicacy seeking the No. 2 position in the House: Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark has announced her candidacy for the position of Democratic whip. In a letter to colleagues, Clark outlined her goals: delivering results for the American people, empowering members and unifying the Democratic Caucus. The vote is Nov. 30. Here is the text from her letter: "...

Help say goodbye to Nick Page on Dec. 8

Concerts

Arlyn Roffman, who provides publicity for the Arlington-based Mystic Chorale does not want you to miss Nick Page's final concert. She tells you why. Nick Page in Lee Daum photo Mystic Chorale bids adieu to founder Nick Page in "The Heart Dances, the Soul Sings," set for Dec. 8 in Lexington. In his last season before moving to St. Louis, Page leads 150 singers in a concert packed with emotional punch that will lift the spirits of singers and audience alike. The program ranges from rousing go...

Baker blocks info about pregnancy centers

Letters to the editor

The following letter by June Rowe of Arlington, a member of Mystic Valley Action for Choice, is republished from The Boston Globe with the author's permission. It was published Nov. 16 under the headline "Blocking bid to shed light on pregnancy centers, Baker fails public." Governor Charlie Baker’s recent veto denies much-needed public education about the deceptive advertising practices employed by crisis pregnancy centers (“Abortion measure veto seen as surprise,” Metro, Nov. 12). Crisis ...

Local police again raising funds for cancer research

Fund-raising

For the fourth consecutive year, the Arlington Police Department is taking part in No-Shave November to support the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Arlington residents may also contribute if they choose. Officer Corey Rateau and Sgt. David Martin participated in the No-Shave November challenge last year. / photo courtesy of the APD Through the campaign, members of the department may forgo facial-hair restrictions during November by donating or raisin...

More than $5.9k raised at fair to support Mugar project opponents

Development

UPDATED Oct. 27: The Coalition to Save the Mugar Wetlands has set an initial target of $50,000 to support the efforts of the residents of East Arlington who filed suit last year to prevent the construction of Thorndike Place, a 124-unit, four-floor rental building near documented wetlands. Since June 30, the group has raised $15,515 via Go Fund Me. The neighborhood fair and yard sale, held Saturday, Oct. 15, raised more than $5,900 for this effort. Read the details here >> ...

Letters: Emailing Advocate & Star? Copy it here; it'll be published first

Letters to the editor

YourArlington's policy about letters to the editor UPDATED Aug. 13: YourArlington welcomes opinions of all kinds from local residents, including national issues so long as you can draw a local connection. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June on Roe v Wade must have echoes here, too. Letters are reviewed for fairness, factualness and taste. This site welcomes letters about any issue that stirs the public mind. Longer opinion pieces are also welcome. NOTE: When email...

Your View

The office of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-05) provided the following statement Nov. 18 about her candicacy seeking the No. 2 position in the House:

YOUR VIEW: Opinions: Giving, poetry, thanks, water, Clark, farewells, Alewife, Mugar

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