Arlington Public Schools flagged open seats on the town's Human Rights Commission this week, calling for volunteers. The notice arrived as the district finalized its return-to-school calendar: teachers report Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and most students, including those at Arlington High Scho…
Arlington Conservation Commission backs Hills Pond fish study, cites a flooded Thorndyke Street foundation.
Arlington Public Schools said the district continued its upward trajectory in the state's 2025 accountability results this week. The district also detailed a rollout of reusable food-service materials in school cafeterias, part of a broader sustainability effort. Elsewhere, a French bak…
Arlington unveiled a new online portal letting residents track water and sewer usage, Patch reported Wednesday. Customers need their most recent water and sewer bill to create an account. Arlington Public Schools also posted updates this week: a rollout of reusable serviceware across AP…
Girl Scout camp used by Arlington families faces uncertain future amid land dispute, the Boston Globe reports. Trustees overseeing the Menotomy Council's New Hampshire property say selling the land and redirecting proceeds is the best way to sustain the council long-term, according to t…
Arlington Public Schools trains new teachers this week and hosts a webinar on childhood anxiety for parents. New Educator Orientation Day 2 is set for Aug. 18, followed by Curriculum Days on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, according to the district's public calendar. The free Cartwheel webinar, "W…
This week's Arlington obituary notices column lists two residents: Coker, Foncee Maym, 75, who died August 11, 2026, and Green, Twila Kay, 81, who died August 15, 2026. Both were Arlington, Massachusetts residents whose funeral arrangements were handled by Keefe Funeral Homes of Cambrid…
Arlington is seeking new members to fill vacancies on its Human Rights Commission, the district's news feed shows. The notice, posted this week by Arlington Public Schools, did not specify how many seats are open or an application deadline. Separately, "Patch AM: How will Massachusetts'…
Arlington closed the Reservoir beach to swimmers Friday after bacteria levels exceeded state bathing standards. The closure, reported by Arlington Patch, comes amid the town's regular season-long water-quality testing at the popular swimming spot and leaves it off-limits to residents un…
Arlington Public Schools marked the opening of its new high school building this week and began rolling out reusable dining ware. The district's own update, titled "Celebrating the New Arlington High School," highlighted the milestone as staff prepare for the 2026-27 school year, while …