Red Line rejection faces fresh scrutiny

Arlington on Wed, Oct 14

• Arlington's T rejection draws renewed interest. A Planetizen report traces Arlington's late-1970s decision to turn down a Red Line extension and examines renewed interest in revisiting it, a topic Patch is also previewing for readers.Planetizen
• Patch publishes 2026 election voter guide. Patch Arlington published a guide covering local candidates, ballot questions and polling locations ahead of the November election, meant to help residents prepare before heading to the polls.Arlington Patch
• Panorama student survey begins Oct. 19. Arlington Public Schools will give the Panorama SEL and Well-Being Survey to students in grades 3 through 12 from October 19 through November 23; the opt-out deadline through the parent portal was October 13.Arlington Public Schools

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 p.m.: Virtual housing forum meets tonight. The Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee holds the first of two community forums tonight, a virtual session to gather resident feedback on its draft zoning proposal.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 p.m.: Webinar covers group chats, social exclusion. Arlington Public Schools hosts a virtual Cartwheel webinar for parents on friend drama, group chats and social exclusion among kids, Thursday evening on Zoom.Arlington Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 a.m.: Third Thursday Resource Hub opens Thursday. The town's Third Thursday Resource Hub offers community resources and support services Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon.Town of Arlington
• Sat, Oct 17, 8:45 a.m.: Sharps collection offered Saturday morning. The town holds a sharps collection event Saturday starting at 8:45 a.m., giving residents a way to safely dispose of medical sharps.Town of Arlington
• Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 p.m.: Arlingtoberfest celebrates fall Saturday. The town's Arlingtoberfest event runs Saturday starting at noon, part of the fall lineup of community gatherings on the town calendar.Town of Arlington
• Sat, Oct 17: Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day marks history Saturday. Arlington's sixth annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day, a local historical observance, takes place Saturday, according to Patch's community events calendar.Arlington Patch
• Sat, Oct 17: Children's Own School holds open house Saturday. Children's Own School hosts an open house for prospective families Saturday, as featured on Patch's Arlington events calendar.Arlington Patch
• Sat, Oct 17: Arlington Catholic hosts Ursuline in field hockey. Arlington Catholic faces Ursuline Academy of Dedham in a nonconference field hockey matchup Saturday, per MaxPreps' schedule listing.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 21, 7:00 p.m.: Forum reviews 2026 town survey results. The Community Engagement Group hosts a forum on the results of the 2026 Annual Town Survey Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5: Heights zoning plan presentation set for Nov. 5. The Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee and planning staff will present the zoning proposal for the Arlington Heights Business District on November 5, aiming for a more walkable, business-friendly area.Town of Arlington

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