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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Arlington native Kurt Beck impressed NHL scouts at a Quebec prospects showcase.

Today in Arlington

• Arlington's Kurt Beck impresses NHL scouts in Quebec. Arlington native Kurt Beck impressed scouts at an NHL prospects showcase in Quebec, according to Arlington Patch, the latest sign of local hockey talent drawing outside attention.Arlington Patch
• Flu clinic opens for residents 60 and older. The Council on Aging is offering flu vaccinations for residents 60 and older at the Community Center, part of the town's push to get ahead of this year's flu season.Town of Arlington

Coming up

• Wed, Sep 23, 6:30 p.m.: Free Recovery City screening and panel tonight. Arlington hosts a free screening of the documentary Recovery City tonight, followed by a panel discussion on substance-use recovery in the community.Town of Arlington
• Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 p.m.: Free CODA screening marks Deaf Awareness Month. The town screens the film CODA free tonight to mark National Deaf Awareness Month, an event open to all residents.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Sep 24, 4:15 p.m.: Arlington freshman soccer hosts Lexington Thursday. Arlington's freshman soccer team hosts Lexington in a Middlesex League match Thursday afternoon, according to MaxPreps' schedule listing.MaxPreps
• Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee holds regular meeting Thursday. The Arlington School Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday evening, open to the public via Zoom or in person at the district office on Mill Brook Drive.Arlington Public Schools
• Fri, Sep 25, 8:45 a.m.: SEPAC hosts coffee meet and greet Friday. Arlington's special education parent advisory council hosts a coffee meet and greet with APS special-education staff Friday morning at the district office.Arlington Public Schools
• Fri, Sep 25: Arlington Catholic soccer hosts Salem Friday. Arlington Catholic's soccer team is set to host Salem in a non-conference match Friday, according to MaxPreps' schedule listing.MaxPreps
• Sat, Sep 26, 10 a.m.: Revere visits Arlington Catholic field hockey Saturday. Revere's field hockey team travels to Arlington Catholic for a non-conference game Saturday morning, per MaxPreps' schedule.MaxPreps
• Mon, Sep 28, 4 p.m.: Heights Action Plan committee meets Monday. The Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee meets Monday afternoon to continue work on the neighborhood revitalization plan for Arlington Heights.Town of Arlington
• Mon, Sep 28, 7:15 p.m.: Select Board holds hybrid meeting Monday. The Select Board holds its regular hybrid meeting Monday evening, open to the public in person or via Zoom.Town of Arlington
• Mon, Sep 28: Arlington Catholic JV soccer hosts Bishop Stang Monday. Arlington Catholic's junior varsity soccer team hosts Bishop Stang of North Dartmouth in a conference match Monday, per MaxPreps' schedule.MaxPreps
• Wed, Sep 30, 6 p.m.: Mi Comunidad marks Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 30. Arlington marks Hispanic Heritage Month with its Mi Comunidad celebration Wednesday evening, September 30.Town of Arlington

Recent editions

• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Arlington opens two accessible parking spaces at Robbins Farm Park after year-long push
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Arlington's Zoning Board plans to rule on a long delayed Melrose Street permit at Tuesday's meeting