Town announces launch of new online permitting system
The town of Arlington has launched a new online system for obtaining building, plumbing,…
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Hotel on slow track, still active; pot shop not so much
After an in-depth discussion and apparently taking into consideration points raised by members of…
Town's new health director moves up from Arlington Youth Counseling Center
Colleen Leger The Town of Arlington has appointed Colleen Leger as its new director of Health and…
'First Lights' kick off holiday season
AHS musicians at First Lights in 2022. / Steve Berczuk photo And, just like that, the holiday…
'Small Business Saturday' held
UPDATED Nov. 26: Town officials have said that they want to remind residents that today is "Small…
Unofficial election results show passage of override, senior-citizen tax relief
UPDATED Nov. 10: Unofficial election results Wednesday, Nov. 8, show both special-election ballot…
Police blotter Nov. 14-20: Cops called for argument over portion size at pre-Thanksgiving meal
The following is based on selected Arlington Police Department logs from Nov. 14 through Nov. 20,…
Saving on energy, helping environment addressed tod at Electrify Arlington open house
Electrify Arlington, a program of the Town of Arlington, invited residents to attend an open house…
Police blotter Nov. 7-13: Multiple bicycle accidents show some cyclists not following safety rules
The following is based on selected Arlington Police Department logs from Nov. 7 through 13, 2023.…
Select Board: ARB vacancy, Alewife Brook pollution, proclamations, Arlington called 'sushi town'
In a busy two-hour meeting, the Arlington Select Board voted unanimously to approve three…
Annual town march, ceremony in honor of Veterans Day held
UPDATED Nov. 9: Arlington's annual Veterans Day march was held Saturday, Nov. 11. Town officials…
Local man arrested on 3 charges following minor traffic accident
The Arlington Police Department reported that it had arrested Jimmy L. Kerlin, of Park Avenue in…
Police blotter Oct. 31-Nov.6: Masked/armed holdup, three ID thefts reported
The following column is based on selected Arlington Police Department logs from Oct. 31 through…
Menotomy Bird Club celebrates 20 years of being able to 'focus on the moment'
Eastern Pond Warbler. / Barbara Goodman photo UPDATED Nov. 1: On a cool October morning, a group of…
$7 million override, senior-citizen tax relief on Nov. 7 ballot
UPDATED Nov. 7: On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Arlington voters decided two ballot questions, including…
St. Vincent de Paul's annual clothing drive held
UPDATED Nov. 14: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) hosted their annual clothing drive Nov.…
Police blotter Oct. 24-30: Officers fix tempest in tea pot (actually, about a coffee pot)
The following is based on selected Arlington Police Department logs from Oct. 24 through 30. No…
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