Arlington Works To Clear Yard Waste Backlog, Warns On Sewer Overflow

Arlington juggles operational fixes this week as public works catches up on a missed yard waste collection and issues a water safety warning tied to a sewer overflow on Alewife Brook. The town also expanded its electric school bus fleet as part of its Net-Zero Action Plan, per Arlington…

Arlington Schools Move To Hire More Crossing Guards

Arlington Public Schools moves to hire more crossing guards for the 2026-27 school year as a sewer overflow prompts a water safety warning for Alewife Brook. The district, according to Patch, is encouraging retirees and community members to apply for the safety roles ahead of the fall t…

Arlington Redevelopment Board Continues Cannabis Permit Hearing to September 28

Arlington's Redevelopment Board continues cannabis permit hearing to September, citing incomplete plans.

Arlington Issues Water Safety Warning After Sewer Overflow Near Alewife Brook

A sewer overflow on Alewife Brook prompted Arlington officials to issue a water safety advisory over the Fourth of July weekend. The warning, reported by Arlington Patch, covers a stretch of the brook shared with Somerville and Cambridge, and residents should avoid recreational contact …

Arlington June Home Sales Post $840,000 Median as Prices Hold Firm at Midyear

Arlington recorded 16 property transfers between June 6 and July 5, 2026, with sale prices disclosed in eight of those transactions. Prices among disclosed sales ranged from $625,000 to $1,345,000, producing a median of $840,000. The period's most notable transaction was 68 Dothan St., …

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5, 2026

Three Arlington obituaries were published during the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: Curtin, Martha (age 90); Lahiff, Edna T. (age 97); and White, Robert M. (age 81). All three were Arlington residents at the time of death. Arrangements for Curtin and Lahiff were handled by Keefe Funeral …

Arlington Libraries Close, Community Marks Nation's 250th Birthday

Arlington observes America's 250th birthday Saturday with a public Declaration of Independence reading hosted downtown. All Arlington Public Library branches are closed today for Independence Day and will reopen Sunday. Arlington Patch reports that state Representative Sean Garballey jo…

Arlington marks Independence Day with public Declaration reading and outdoor concert

Arlington rings in America's 250th anniversary with a public Declaration of Independence reading and a free Independence Day concert. The town is participating in a statewide Declaration Delivery Day alongside state Representative Sean Garballey and the Arlington Historical Society, per…

Arlington Library Closes July 4; Police Phone Scam Still Circulating

Arlington closes out June on a quiet note, with a phone scam and a library holiday closure as the week's defining items. All Arlington Public Library branches will be shut Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day; digital borrowing through Libby and Hoopla remains available. Arlington Pat…

Arlington June Median Hits $817,000 With Half of Transfers Carrying No Disclosed Price

Arlington recorded 14 property transfers between May 31 and June 29, 2026, with seven carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $625,000 to $925,000 and a median of $817,000. The month's top transaction was 15 Howard St., which sold for $925,000 to HDKEYS LLC from the Adamowicz estate…