Inside Arlington
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School Committee, April 25, 2024
The Arlington Public Schools School Committee voted unanimously to not participate in the school choice program due to space limitations and decided to continue the practice of heterogeneous grouping in English 9 as a permanent approach to foster inclusion and equity. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, April 24, 2024
The Finance Committee unanimously amended the language in Articles 61 and 63 to better outline the utilization of funds for tax rate reduction, while they also reaffirmed their stance not to reconsider the Prudent Investor Warrant Article (Article 56) due to the lack of an established investment policy. Continue reading
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Select Board, April 24, 2024
The Arlington Select Board approved a new commercial loading zone on Lachlan Avenue and granted special licenses for upcoming community events, with further discussions on a ceasefire proclamation concerning Gaza postponed for future consideration. Continue reading
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Town Meeting, April 24, 2024
Town Meeting voted to expand the definition of “major renovation” under the fossil fuel-free bylaw to include significant residential and commercial additions and changes of use. The bylaw amendment, if approved by the Attorney General’s office, could become effective on May 21, 2024. Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, April 09, 2024
The board granted a continuance for the 165 Franklin Street project to allow the applicants to revise their proposal and address community concerns regarding the project’s harmony with the neighborhood, particularly its height and size. Continue reading
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School Committee, April 11, 2024
Arlington High School students recently participated in inclusion workshops and events such as viewing a solar eclipse, while the school committee approved a nine-day educational trip to Italy for Latin and Italian students. Continue reading
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Select Board, April 08, 2024
The board heard concerns over Cambridge sewer discharges affecting Arlington residents and scheduled a public meeting with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, April 08, 2024
The Arlington Redevelopment Board unanimously approved the installation of a dormer and exit gate at 64 Brooks Avenue. Additionally, progress was made on the Arlington Heights Business District. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, April 01, 2024
The board unanimously approved changes to the Redevelopment Board Rules and Regulations, particularly Rules 18 and 20, concerning photographic submissions and special site conditions, and prepared their report for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting with amendments and terminology clarifications. Continue reading
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Select Board, April 01, 2024
The board voted 4-1 in favor of a by-law amendment that prohibits targeted residential picketing in Arlington to balance privacy concerns against free speech, and unanimously approved land acquisitions for the Stratton Safe Routes to School project to enhance children’s safety. Continue reading
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