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Arlington School Committee Unanimously Approves Dual FY27 Budget Ahead of Override Vote

Arlington School Committee approves two-version FY27 budget ahead of March 28 override vote. The committee voted 7-0 Thursday to authorize a $107.7 million spending plan contingent on passage of a Proposition 2½ override and a level-funded $103.6 million plan if the override fails.

Arlington Finance Committee Endorses $25.1 Million Capital Budget for FY2027

Arlington's Finance Committee endorsed a $25.1 million net capital appropriation for FY2027 after a presentation from the Capital Planning Committee that ran past 10 p.m. The vote passed 10-0 with two abstentions after a motion to delay failed 3-10.

Arlington Zoning Board Closes Gas Station Hearing, Signals Denial of Third Bay

Arlington Zoning Board closes hearing on gas station expansion, appears headed toward denial.

Arlington Select Board Approves 4.5 Percent Water Rate Hike, Five Bylaw Measures

Arlington Select Board approves 4.5 percent water and sewer rate increase and votes favorable action on five warrant articles at March 9 meeting.

Arlington Redevelopment Board approves 28-unit affordable housing project on Mass Ave

Arlington Redevelopment Board clears 28-unit affordable housing building 4-1 against a hard state funding deadline.

Arlington Finance Committee Backs $3 Million in Community Preservation Grants

Arlington's Finance Committee voted 13-3 to endorse $3.05 million in Community Preservation Act grants, advancing the package to Town Meeting.

Arlington Conservation Commission Continues Two Hearings, Advances Mount Gilboa Planning

Arlington Conservation Commission continues two wetlands hearings and revisits a stalled feasibility study for town-owned Mount Gilboa.

Arlington Finance Committee Approves Minuteman Assessment, Defers IT Budget Over $232,000 Gap

Arlington Finance Committee approves Minuteman assessment but defers IT budget over a $232,000 funding gap.

Arlington Select Board Tables Lead Pipe Bylaw, Awaits Revised Language Before Town Meeting

Arlington Select Board unanimously tables proposed lead service line certification bylaw, citing real estate closing chaos concerns.

Arlington Redevelopment Board Approves 259 Broadway Project With Parking Conditions

Arlington Redevelopment Board approves 14-unit Broadway project, continues larger 28-unit hearing.

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