Inside Arlington
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Redevelopment Board, October 16, 2023
A zoning bylaw amendment article related to the MBTA Communities Act was discussed at a public hearing. During open forum, a resident asked about trees being cut down. Continue reading
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School Committee, October 12, 2023
The district presented reports on new hires that showed gaps in staff diversity compared to students. Outcomes data showed underrepresentation of focal groups in advanced courses, decreasing belonging, and persistent achievement gaps. The district received a safety grant and celebrated new electric buses. Continue reading
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Select Board, October 11, 2023
The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed its longstanding opposition to development of the Mugar Wetlands, received a positive end of year budget report showing a $6.2 million surplus, and voted to install advisory signs at all approaches to the Downing Square intersection. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, October 10, 2023
The Redevelopment Board reviewed and approved changes to the draft report to the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting covering zoning articles including open space, step backs, corner lots, street trees, capacity projections, and the disbanding of the MBTA Communities working group. Continue reading
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Properties Sold in Arlington, October 1, 2023 – October 7, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, October 02, 2023
The Arlington Redevelopment Board discussed and voted on various zoning bylaws related to the MBTA Communities Act, including maximum building height, off-street parking requirements, and rezoning of certain parcels. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, September 28, 2023
The Finance Committee discussed an open meeting law complaint response, special town meeting warrant articles including a union contract and school budget article, and plans for future meetings. Continue reading
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Select Board, September 27, 2023
The Arlington Select Board’s hybrid meeting addressed several town business items, including a safety plan for the Mass Ave-Appleton intersection and a bylaw amendment for fossil-fuel free construction. Continue reading
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Properties Sold in Arlington, September 24, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, September 12, 2023
The Arlington Park & Recreation Commission discussed the MBTA Communities Act and the need for public education on the dangers of rodenticides, which kill birds of prey. Continue reading
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