Arlington brief: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Arlington's Zoning Board plans to rule on a long delayed Melrose Street permit at Tuesday's meeting
Arlington's Zoning Board plans to rule on a long delayed Melrose Street permit at Tuesday's meeting.
From Arlington News
- Zoning board approves Dow Avenue permit, adjourns early. Arlington's Zoning Board voted 5-0 to approve a special permit for a covered landing on Dow Avenue and adopted July 28 minutes, then adjourned after town counsel did not join to brief members on Chapter 40A changes.Arlington News
- Zoning board closes Melrose porch case, delays Beck Road vote. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to close a hearing on a 15 Melrose Street porch permit and continued a case on converting 15 Beck Road into a firearms surrender office to September 8 amid resident safety concerns.Arlington News
- Website glitch delays Melrose Street zoning decision. A town agenda website error kept a 15 Melrose Street special permit off the posted agenda, pushing the Zoning Board's final decision to around September 22; the board also continued the 15 Beck Road hearing to October 13.Arlington News
- Ridge Street sales lead Arlington's latest home sales roundup. Two Ridge Street properties topped Arlington News's newest roundup of recent home sales in town.Arlington News
Today in Arlington
- MWRA sewage plan could worsen Arlington flooding risk. Arlington Patch reports a new MWRA regional wastewater plan could increase sewage overflow risk during flooding in Arlington, part of its morning roundup of town news.Arlington Patch
- Police, schools partner to boost student safety. The Arlington Police Department is partnering with Arlington Public Schools on a new initiative aimed at increasing student safety across the district.Arlington Public Schools
- Select Board opens package store license applications. Arlington's Select Board is accepting applications for available package store, or liquor, licenses, inviting interested applicants to apply through the town.Town of Arlington
- New accessible parking spaces open at Robbins Farm Park. The town has added new accessible parking spaces at Robbins Farm Park, improving access to the popular hilltop park and playground.Town of Arlington
- APS accountability results show upward trend for 2025. Arlington Public Schools says the district continued an upward trajectory in the state's 2025 accountability results, building on recent academic gains.Arlington Public Schools
- Reusable dishware rolls out at APS schools. Arlington Public Schools has begun rolling out reusable dishware and serviceware across district schools as part of a sustainability push.Arlington Public Schools
Coming up
- Sun, Sep 20, 12:30 p.m.: Tiny Shed Art Series pops up downtown today. The rotating A Town Tiny Shed Art Series installation is open today from 12:30 to 2 p.m., part of Arlington's ongoing public art program.Town of Arlington
- Tue, Sep 22, 4:30 p.m.: Arlington Catholic hosts St. Mary's in JV volleyball. St. Mary's of Lynn brings its junior varsity volleyball team to Arlington Catholic for a conference match Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Tue, Sep 22, 7:30 p.m.: Zoning board set to rule on Melrose Street permit. Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., when it is expected to issue its delayed decision on the 15 Melrose Street special permit.Town of Arlington
- Wed, Sep 23, 6:30 p.m.: Free screening of Recovery City set for Wednesday. A free screening and panel discussion of Recovery City is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Arlington.Town of Arlington
- Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 p.m.: CODA screening marks Deaf Awareness Month in Arlington. Arlington marks National Deaf Awareness Month with a free screening of the film CODA on Wednesday from 6:45 to 9 p.m.Town of Arlington
- Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 p.m.: Seven elementary schools host back to school nights. Bishop, Brackett, Dallin, Hardy, Peirce, Stratton and Thompson elementary schools hold back-to-school nights Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.Arlington Public Schools
- Wed, Sep 23, 4:30 p.m.: Burlington JV soccer visits Arlington High Wednesday. Burlington's junior varsity soccer team travels to Arlington for a conference match Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets Thursday in hybrid session. Arlington's School Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. via Zoom and in person at the district office.Arlington Public Schools