Government

Government · Other Committee

Recreation Panel Approves Turkey Trot, October Minutes

Commission approved Turkey Trot permit, backed troll sculpture proposal, deferred pickleball noise solutions pending research.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 27

Government · Select Board

Select Board Approves Bikeway Closure for MWRA Project

Arlington's Select Board approved a winter closure of the Minuteman Bikeway and removal of dozens of shade trees for a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority pipeline project exceeding $30 million.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 26

Government · Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee

Heights Business District Zoning Proposal v5 Under Review

The Heights Action Plan Implementation Committee reviewed version 5 of a proposed zoning change for the Business District.

Townbrief news summary · Oct 20

Government · Redevelopment Board

Board approves two housing projects, delays third

Board approved two housing projects and continued a four-unit Walnut Street project to November 16 over design and tree concerns.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 19

Government · Conservation

Panel approves $730 for Spy Pond plantings

Conservation Commission approved $730 for Spy Pond plantings and continued Arlington Coal and Lumber hearing to November 5.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

Government · Envision Arlington - Standing Committee

Standing Committee sets detailed timeline for 2027 survey

Envision Arlington Standing Committee set target dates for its 2027 Annual Town Survey during an October 14 meeting, with launch January 10 and close February 24 to provide feedback to Town Meeting on an override.

Townbrief news summary · Oct 14

Government · Other Committee

Arlington Opts for Low-Key Crosby Courts Opening

Commission heard fields are overused by up to 623 percent, discussed potential turf conversions for five sites, and agreed to soft-open Crosby Courts this fall.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Zoning Board

ZBA closes hearings on firearms office, fifth unit

Arlington's Zoning Board closed hearings on a firearms office and fifth residential unit, advancing both to written decisions scheduled for October 27.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Select Board

Select Board OKs Bud's Goods Pot Deal, 4-1

Select Board voted 4-1 for Bud's Goods' marijuana host agreement, unanimously denying DMC's competing application.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 5

Government · Conservation

Panel Lifts Stop-Work Order at Thorndike Street Site

Commission lifted stop-work order at 103 Thorndike, nominated an associate member, and disclosed that a sitting commissioner's term had expired.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 1