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Town Meeting, May 15, 2023
Committee Meeting Overview (May 15, 2023): The annual meeting continued discussing procedural complexities from the previous week’s meeting. The Town Meeting Procedures Committee will convene in the coming weeks to debrief and consider potential changes for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned to May 17th, 2023, if all business was not concluded during the current […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 11, 2023
Approval of Decisions for Various Properties The board discussed and unanimously approved the written decisions for five properties: 90 Brentwood Road, 11 Pine Ridge Road, 39 Sunny Side Avenue, 25 Teal Street, and 15 Grand View Road. The board had previously held hearings on these properties and distributed the written decisions for questions and comments […] Continue reading
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School Committee, May 11, 2023
Public Comments The meeting began with public comments from two speakers. The first speaker, a non-binary senior at Arlington High School, emphasized the importance of acceptance and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth in the community and schools. They also highlighted an upcoming Pride event for middle and elementary school students. The second speaker, a recent Arlington […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 10, 2023
Committee Meeting in Arlington, Massachusetts The annual town meeting of Arlington, Massachusetts, discussed various matters including zoning bylaw amendments, appropriations for subsidized compost collection, and the importance of town meetings. The meeting also included discussions on the use of artificial turf fields in the town. Discussion on Turf Amendments The committee discussed and voted on […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 08, 2023
Meeting Overview and Decorum Town Meeting began with the moderator emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum and respect. The meeting is not a public forum but a legislative meeting with a strict agenda. The moderator warned against any form of intimidation or questioning of others’ intentions or motivations. Meeting Adjournment Proposal The chair of the […] Continue reading
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Select Board, May 08, 2023
Meeting Overview The Arlington Select Board held a meeting on May 8, 2023, in a hybrid format due to COVID-19 measures. The meeting covered various topics, including an update on gas leaks, updated resolution language for article 64, the consent agenda, the appointment of a new member to the Conservation Commission, the removal of taxicab […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 03, 2023
216th Annual Arlington Town Meeting (May 3rd, 2023) The meeting began with a special town meeting, followed by a return to article nine, which had been previously postponed. The meeting emphasized the 48-hour rule, requiring amendments and substitute motions to be submitted two business days in advance. The meeting also addressed voting procedures, with a […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 02, 2023
The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to discuss a proposed project at 10 Sunnyside Avenue. The project, submitted by the Housing Corporation of Arlington, involves the redevelopment of an existing site in the vehicular-oriented business district. The project is unique as it is entirely affordable, with a substantial number of deeply discounted […] Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, May 01, 2023
Review of Memorandum of Understanding for ARB Properties: The board reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for ARB properties, which pertains to three articles recently approved by the town meeting. The draft MOU included changes and comments from an attorney and stipulated that the town manager should give the redevelopment board the opportunity to participate […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 01, 2023
Town and Capital Budgets Discussion Town Meeting held discussions on town and capital budgets, including the postponed Article 9. Members acknowledged the need for better communication regarding budget discussions in the future. The budgets for various departments were discussed individually, with the option to hold certain budgets for further debate. The meeting concluded with a […] Continue reading
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