Park and Recreation
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Park and Recreation Commission, September 26, 2023
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed replacing unsafe skate park features through fundraising and focused on requesting Community Preservation Act funding to replace courts at Crosby Park. The contentious issue of off-leash hours at Menotomy Rocks Park was also discussed. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, September 12, 2023
The Arlington Park & Recreation Commission discussed the MBTA Communities Act and the need for public education on the dangers of rodenticides, which kill birds of prey. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, August 29, 2023
At the Arlington Park and Recreation Commission’s online meeting, landscape architecture firms were interviewed, and a Capital Plan for fiscal years 2025-2027, including various projects,was presented by Recreation Director Joe Connelly. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, August 08, 2023
The Arlington Park & Recreation Commission discussed the Community Garden Working Group Report, FY2025 capital and CPA requests, and off-leash hours in Menotomy Woods with plans to review the off-leash program policy. 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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Select Board, June 05, 2023
Package Store License Request: The board postponed the discussion of a package store license at 232 Mass Ave to June 26th due to the applicant’s illness. Town’s Financial Report: The board reviewed the town’s financial report for the third quarter of FY 2023, which indicated that the town’s finances were on target, with a few […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 30, 2023
Friends of Robbins Farm Park Fund Raising Proposal The Commission discussed a fundraising proposal for the playground presented by the Friends of Robbins Farm. Key points of discussion included the location of the sign, the permanent nature of the donation, the inappropriateness of including benches, and the temporary versus permanent signs. The Commission leaned towards […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 16, 2023
Committee: Arlington Park & Recreation Commission Date: May 16, 2023 Robbins Farm Final Design Review The Commission reviewed the final design for Robbins Farm, presented by Agency Landscape. The design received positive feedback overall, with several questions and concerns raised by the Commission members. These included the color of surfaces and equipment, the height of […] Continue reading
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Select Board, May 22, 2023
The Arlington Select Board held a meeting on May 22, 2023, in a hybrid format and included an open forum for residents to make comments. The key topics discussed were: Proclamation in Honor of Retiring Veteran Services Director: The board honored the retiring veteran services director for his exemplary service to the town’s veterans and […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 16, 2023
Committee: Arlington Park & Recreation Commission Date: May 16, 2023 Robbins Farm Final Design Review The Commission reviewed the final design for Robbins Farm, presented by Agency Landscape. The design received positive feedback, with questions and concerns raised about various aspects including surface and equipment color, tree additions and locations, picnic area layout, native plantings, […] Continue reading
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