Administration
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Select Board, October 11, 2023
The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed its longstanding opposition to development of the Mugar Wetlands, received a positive end of year budget report showing a $6.2 million surplus, and voted to install advisory signs at all approaches to the Downing Square intersection. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, September 28, 2023
The Finance Committee discussed an open meeting law complaint response, special town meeting warrant articles including a union contract and school budget article, and plans for future meetings. Continue reading
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Select Board, September 27, 2023
The Arlington Select Board’s hybrid meeting addressed several town business items, including a safety plan for the Mass Ave-Appleton intersection and a bylaw amendment for fossil-fuel free construction. Continue reading
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Select Board, September 11, 2023
The Arlington Select Board confirmed Julie Wayman as the Town’s next treasurer, discussed parking in Arlington Center and ongoing concerns about private ways maintenance. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, September 11, 2023
At its September 11 meeting, the Arlington Redevelopment Board reviewed the MBTA Communities draft map, the Working Group’s final report, and proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw that are necessary to comply with state guidelines. The committee discussed the transformative potential of the Working Group proposal, which would affect approximately 0.3% of Arlington. Continue reading
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Select Board, August 14, 2023
The Arlington Select Board meeting on August 14, 2023, introduced new Town Manager James Feeney and Deputy Town Council Michael Cunningham, discussed relocation of a Blue Bike station, approved license changes for local businesses, and planned for future meetings and a special town meeting to address zoning changes. Continue reading
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Properties Sold in Arlington MA, July 16 – 22, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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Arlington Select Board – July 17, 2023
Key highlights from the meeting included the approval of one-day beer and wine licenses for multiple events, a common victualer license for a new restaurant, Turmeric House, the approval of a new liquor license, the appointment of Doug Heim as the acting town manager, and discussions on an all-alcohol package store license for NICON 232 Incorporated and the allocation of ARPA funds. Continue reading
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Liquor licenses, blue bikes and a Middle Eastern Dance Show
Arlington Select Board – July 17, 2023 Approval of Special One-Day Beer and Wine Licenses The Board approved special one-day beer and wine licenses for several events, including a Town Manager retirement party at Robinson Memorial Town Hall, the Beach Concert Series and Beer Gardens at Reservoir Beach, and a private event at Robinson Memorial […] Continue reading
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Select Board, June 26, 2023
The Foot of the Rocks Battlefield Memorial project, designed to honor the historical significance of the battlefield and the people of Arlington, has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act Committee and is set to be completed by April 19, 2025, featuring plaques, panels, and an obelisk. Continue reading
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