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Arlington unveiled a new online portal letting residents track water and sewer usage, Patch reported Wednesday. Customers need their most recent water and sewer bill to create an account. Arlington Public Schools also posted updates this week: a rollout of reusable serviceware across AP…

Girl Scout camp used by Arlington families faces uncertain future amid land dispute, the Boston Globe reports. Trustees overseeing the Menotomy Council's New Hampshire property say selling the land and redirecting proceeds is the best way to sustain the council long-term, according to t…

Arlington Public Schools trains new teachers this week and hosts a webinar on childhood anxiety for parents. New Educator Orientation Day 2 is set for Aug. 18, followed by Curriculum Days on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20, according to the district's public calendar. The free Cartwheel webinar, "W…

Arlington is seeking new members to fill vacancies on its Human Rights Commission, the district's news feed shows. The notice, posted this week by Arlington Public Schools, did not specify how many seats are open or an application deadline. Separately, "Patch AM: How will Massachusetts'…

Arlington closed the Reservoir beach to swimmers Friday after bacteria levels exceeded state bathing standards. The closure, reported by Arlington Patch, comes amid the town's regular season-long water-quality testing at the popular swimming spot and leaves it off-limits to residents un…