Arlington Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Recording of Oct. 29 Budget Forum now online

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 4:30 p.m.: Swap Shed open Thursday The Swap Shed is open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 5:00 p.m.: Capital Planning Committee meets Thursday The Capital Planning Committee meets at 5 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 5:00 p.m.: Civilian Police Advisory Commission meets Thursday The Civilian Police Advisory Commission meets at 5 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 5:30 p.m.: Andover visits Arlington in field hockey playoff Andover's varsity field hockey team plays at Arlington in a state playoff game Thursday at 5:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• 7:00 p.m.: Heights Business District zoning presentation Thursday The Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee and Planning staff will present the zoning proposal meant to make the Arlington Heights business district more business friendly, walkable and vibrant.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Thursday The Board of Assessors meets at 7 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Commission for Arts & Culture meets Thursday The Commission for Arts & Culture meets at 7 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Thursday The Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday.Town of Arlington
• 8:00 p.m.: Parenting Book Club meets Thursday night Arlington Family Connection hosts its Parenting Book Club at 8 p.m. Thursday.Arlington Family Connection
• Affordable Housing Overlay District survey open Residents can take a survey on the Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee's draft proposal for a zoning overlay to enable 100 percent affordable housing projects.Town of Arlington
• Arlington Catholic volleyball hosts Greater Lowell Tech in playoff Arlington Catholic faces Greater Lowell Tech of Tyngsborough in a volleyball playoff match Thursday, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Finding Bright Film Festival opens at Capitol Theatre The rebranded Finding Bright Film Festival runs Nov. 5-8 at the Capitol Theatre with 32 films and immersive events, according to Hoodline.Hoodline

Yesterday in Arlington (Wed, Nov 4)

• Recording of Oct. 29 Budget Forum now online The recording of the Oct. 29 forum on Town and School spending in FY28 and beyond is posted. Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Homan and Town Manager James Feeney explain cost drivers and the Long Range Plan.Arlington Public Schools
• Arlington playground closed for safety surface repairs A local playground is closed for much of the week while contractors repair its safety surface, and it is expected to reopen in the coming days, according to Patch.Arlington Patch
• Rusty water possible during Arlington hydrant inspections The town warns that hydrant inspections may cause rusty water. Residents who notice it should run cold-water faucets until the water clears, according to Patch.Arlington Patch
• Nearby state races: two House reelections, two open Senate seats Two state representatives won reelection and two others secured open Senate seats in communities around Arlington, according to Patch's election results report.Arlington Patch

Coming up

• Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 p.m.: Arlington Diwali Mela on Friday evening The Arlington Diwali Mela begins at 6 p.m. Friday.Town of Arlington
• Fri, Nov 6: South Coastal Women's Retreat 'Be Still' at Boston Church Arlington Boston Church Arlington lists the 2026 South Coastal Women's Retreat, titled Be Still, for Friday, Nov. 6.Boston Church Arlington
• Fri, Nov 6: One Man, Two Guvnors opens Friday The play One Man, Two Guvnors is listed on the Arlington Patch calendar for Friday, Nov. 6.Arlington Patch
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Secure document shredding Saturday Arlington offers secure document shredding starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.Town of Arlington
• Sat, Nov 7: Boston Skyline Chorus fall concert Saturday The Boston Skyline Chorus performs its Harvest of Harmony fall concert Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Patch's Arlington calendar.Arlington Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Acera School STEM Festival and Open House Acera School holds a STEM Festival and Open House Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Patch's Arlington calendar.Arlington Patch
• Sun, Nov 8: French music for voice, cello and piano The program In Dedication: French Music for Voice, Cello and Piano is listed for Sunday, Nov. 8 on Patch's Arlington calendar.Arlington Patch
• Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 p.m.: 'Guiding Good Choices' parenting workshop The town hosts its Guiding Good Choices parenting workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.Town of Arlington
• Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 p.m.: Park and Recreation Commission meets Nov. 10 The Park and Recreation Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.Town of Arlington
• Tue, Nov 10, 7:30 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Nov. 10 The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.Town of Arlington
• Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 a.m.: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Arlington honors its veterans with a parade and ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.Town of Arlington

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