The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a proposed tennis bubble for courts. The Lexington Tennis Club presented options for a seasonal or permanent facility, drawing support from residents during public comment, with John Cole citing an 18-court shortage identified in a recent assessment.
The Arlington Library Board approved the 2027 holiday schedule and a staff closure on January 29. Library Director Anna Litten presented both items as amended approvals, and the board also voted to permit book sales by featured poets during the monthly poetry series.
Arlington Zoning Board delays a Melrose Street decision after a town website glitch, but clears a Beck Road continuance.
This week's obituary notices for Arlington, Massachusetts residents include two names: Chesnell, Ruth M., 85, who died Monday, August 31, 2026, with arrangements under the care of DeVito Funeral Homes and Cremation, and Regan, Maureen C., 60, who died Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with ar…
Arlington recorded 16 property deed transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Nine had a sale price recorded, ranging from $957,000 to $2 million with a median of $1.3 million. The month's top sale was 211 Florence Ave., which sold for $2 million on Aug. 14. Nearly half of all recorded transfers…
Commission for Arts & Culture discussed state recertification of Arlington's cultural district, which has a March 2028 deadline. The district currently receives $15,000 annually from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Arlington voters head to the polls Tuesday in a state primary that will set the field for November's general election. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is among the candidates on the ballot, according to Patch's voter guide. Separately, Patch reports that a new enforcement program will let Arling…
Four Arlington obituaries were published this week: Clark, Mary L.; Hamizides, George; Lemos, Kevin; and O'Connell, Harold W. ("Harry O"). O'Connell, formerly of Cambridge, was remembered as the husband of 65 years of the late Marie E. (Hanafin) O'Connell. Lead funeral home for the week…
Arlington Patch's Food Week roundup flags a Massachusetts ice cream shop's expansion and two pizzerias' national best-of recognition. Patch staff writer Jessie Castellano compiled the newsletter item, "Iconic MA Ice Cream Shop Expands + 2 Pizza Shops Among Best In U.S.: Food Week," whic…
Arlington recorded 17 property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, but only seven deeds had a sale price recorded, ranging from $850,000 to $2,390,000 with a median of $1,470,000. The top sale was 203 Renfrew St. at $2,390,000, followed by 34 Academy St. at $1,800,000. Eight of the ten