Patch Revisits Lessons From Arlington's Cyberattack Lawsuits

Arlington Patch revisited what the town's cyberattack lawsuits still teach other small municipalities this week. The item, credited to the Patch AM Team, framed Arlington's case as a cautionary study rather than reporting new legal developments, and ran inside the outlet's daily digest,…

Arlington Commission Continues Wetland Lot Hearing, Warns Applicant of Steep Local Hurdles

Arlington Conservation Commission continues Reed Street wetland hearing, issues two permits.

Arlington Mourns Student-Athlete Ian Sotelo Newhall, Patch Reports

Arlington is mourning student-athlete Ian Sotelo Newhall, according to a Patch report published today. The Arlington Patch AM roundup carried the news alongside a report that nine ballot questions — including a push to repeal legal marijuana sales — will appear before Massachusetts vote…

Arlington Human Rights Commission Seeks Volunteers For Open Seats

Arlington's Human Rights Commission is seeking volunteers to fill several open seats, town officials announced this week. No deadline or seat count was specified, but the panel is one of several resident-staffed boards handling civil-rights matters in town. Separately, the Arlington Sch…

Arlington Redevelopment Board Continues Chase Bank Permit, Approves Two Housing Projects

Arlington Redevelopment Board continues Chase Bank permit and approves two residential projects.

Arlington Schools Launch Reusables Effort To Cut Waste

Arlington Public Schools this week announced a rollout of reusable materials aimed at cutting single-use waste. The district's news page also flagged open seats on the town's Human Rights Commission, a call for volunteers to join the board. Meanwhile, Patch's Arlington bureau, edited by…

Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19

This week's Arlington obituary column carries three notices, all posted to Echovita: Lavelle, Patrick J., 91; Jacoby, Lanise C., 77; and Jarzyniecki, Roberta, 66. All three were of Arlington. Arrangements for two were handled by Keefe Funeral Homes of Cambridge; the third was handled by…

APS Celebrates New High School Opening, 2025 Accountability Gains

Arlington Public Schools opened its new high school building and touted stronger 2025 state accountability results this week, even as the district flagged open seats on the town's Human Rights Commission. Arlington Patch reported that the town's climate goals are colliding with roughly …

Arlington Home Sale Prices Climb As Median Tops $1.1 Million

Arlington recorded 16 property transfers between June 19 and July 18, with eight disclosing sale prices ranging from $845,000 to $1,775,000 and a median of $1,175,000. The month's largest transaction, at $1,775,000, listed seller Franklin Street LLC and buyer Nirmala V. Garimela as trus…

District Marks New Arlington High School in Superintendent's Update

District marks new Arlington High School building as Patch flags uncertainty over the historic Capitol Theatre's future. Arlington Public Schools used a Superintendent's Update to celebrate the new high school building and touted the district's 2025 accountability results, while also an…