Arlington Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Yard waste pickup delays continue through fall

From Arlington News

• Heights committee weighs zoning scope for business district The Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee weighed whether residential parcels on Paul Revere Road, Surrey Road and Daniels Street should stay inside the Heights Business District zoning boundary, as the proposal also sets height limits and defers industrial parcel decisions to 2027.Arlington News
• Envision Arlington sets 2027 town survey timeline Envision Arlington's Standing Committee set target dates for its 2027 Annual Town Survey, aiming to inform Town Meeting on a possible override, with question submissions due November 1 and the survey launching January 10.Arlington News
• Heights zoning committee debates commercial space threshold The Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee reviewed version 5 of a proposed zoning change for the Business District, debating whether ground-floor commercial space should require 60 percent or 75 percent of a building to prevent erosion of retail space.Arlington News
• Schools announce Asian American history workshop Nov. 4 Arlington Public Schools announced a community workshop on Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American identity and history, set for November 4 at Arlington High School and open to all ages.Arlington News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• Crosby Park courts reopen after renovation The renovated Crosby Park courts, with four tennis courts, two lined for four pickleball courts, and a new basketball court, reopen to residents on a first-come, first-served basis Friday, Oct. 30, the town says; Arlington Patch also reported the reopening.Town of Arlington
• Trick-or-treat event at Arlington businesses Friday Arlington Patch lists a Trick-or-Treat event with local Arlington businesses on Oct. 30 as part of its community calendar.Arlington Patch

Yesterday in Arlington (Thu, Oct 29)

• Yard waste pickup delays continue through fall WM is continuing to experience delays in yard waste collection and asks residents to leave yard waste at the curb, with weekly collections running until the week of December 7-11.Town of Arlington
• In-home lactation support launches in Arlington area A new practice, R&R Motherhood, is bringing in-home lactation consulting led by an IBCLC to Arlington and the greater Boston area, aiming to help more parents continue breastfeeding after starting.FinancialContent

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 8:30 AM: Business matchmaker event open to Arlington firms Arlington businesses are invited to a Lexington Capital and Resource Matchmaker event Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. to connect with funding and resource partners.Town of Arlington
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 AM: General election set for Nov. 3 Arlington holds its general election Nov. 3, with polls opening at 7 a.m.; residents can check the town's website for their polling place.Town of Arlington
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 PM: Parenting workshop 'Guiding Good Choices' set for Nov. 3 The town hosts a 'Guiding Good Choices' parenting workshop Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Tue, Nov 3: Permanent Town Building Committee convenes Nov. 3 Arlington's Permanent Town Building Committee meets Nov. 3.Town of Arlington
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Transportation Advisory Committee meets Nov. 4 Arlington's Transportation Advisory Committee meets Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM: Heights zoning version 6 presentation set Nov. 5 The Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee and planning staff present version 6 of the Heights Business District zoning proposal at a public session Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 PM: Civilian Police Advisory Commission meets Nov. 5 The Civilian Police Advisory Commission meets Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM: Arts and Culture Commission meets Nov. 5 Arlington's Commission for Arts and Culture meets Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM: Conservation Commission meets Nov. 5 Arlington's Conservation Commission meets Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 PM: Parenting book club meets Nov. 5 Arlington Family Connection's Parenting Book Club meets Nov. 5 at 8 p.m.Arlington Family Connection

More events and things to do →

Browse this week: Government & development · Events & things to do · Openings, closings & business
Every past edition

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.