Inside Arlington
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Zoning Board of Appeals, July 25, 2023
The Zoning Board of Appeals discussed proposals for an Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion, a residential property extension, and a house addition, in addition to administrative matters and scheduling, with decisions pending on most issues. Continue reading
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Police Blotter: Break-in on Grove Street
Inside Arlington selected the following incident reports from the Arlington Police Department logs for the week through July 31. Continue reading
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Properties Sold in Arlington MA, July 22 – 28, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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Sewage in Alewife Brook, Affordable Housing at 10 Sunnyside
The Zoning Board of Appeals met remotely to discuss the continuation of the public hearing on the 10 Sunnyside construction project, the approval of a docket decision, a proposed development project, and raised further concerns about regular flooding and sewage contamination at the nearby Alewife Brook. Continue reading
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Zoning changes in 3D, setbacks and green space
The Arlington Redevelopment Board discussed the development of a 3D model to visualize potential zoning changes, updated town maps, zoning and building regulations including setback requirements and height restrictions, the impact of tree canopies on the environment, and agreed to conduct an economic feasibility analysis regarding a 15% requirement for inclusionary housing in relation to the MBTA communities overlay. Continue reading
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Large Additions; Tree Health and Safety
The Zoning Board of Appeals discussed proposed renovations and large additions to several properties, with a focus on tree impact and low-carbon initiatives, concluding with a unanimous vote to adjourn and anticipation for the next meeting scheduled for July 11th. Continue reading
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Properties Sold in Arlington MA, July 16 – 22, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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Liquor licenses, blue bikes and a Middle Eastern Dance Show
Arlington Select Board – July 17, 2023 Approval of Special One-Day Beer and Wine Licenses The Board approved special one-day beer and wine licenses for several events, including a Town Manager retirement party at Robinson Memorial Town Hall, the Beach Concert Series and Beer Gardens at Reservoir Beach, and a private event at Robinson Memorial […] Continue reading
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Arlington Select Board – July 17, 2023
Key highlights from the meeting included the approval of one-day beer and wine licenses for multiple events, a common victualer license for a new restaurant, Turmeric House, the approval of a new liquor license, the appointment of Doug Heim as the acting town manager, and discussions on an all-alcohol package store license for NICON 232 Incorporated and the allocation of ARPA funds. Continue reading
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Properties Sold: July 9 – 15, 2023
Sales of the following properties in Arlington closed over the past week. Continue reading
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