Inside Arlington
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Zoning Board of Appeals, March 26, 2024
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed and recommended several zoning bylaw changes, including modifications to “attached” and “detached” building definitions and reduced height buffers between properties in different zoning districts. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, March 20, 2024
The Finance Committee approved an increased insurance budget due to rising costs, while also addressing budget cuts and maintenance of funding for various community committees. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, January 19, 2024
Sarah Suarez was introduced as the new Assistant Director of the DPCD, focusing on affordable housing and clean energy integration, and Arlington’s Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw was amended to include more comprehensive definitions of “major renovation,” aligning with the Massachusetts DOER’s Model Rule. Continue reading
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School Committee, March 21, 2024
The Arlington School Committee approved the Superintendent’s budget and the Student Opportunity Act plan, which focuses on supporting diverse student groups, including Black or Hispanic students, those with disabilities, multilingual learners, and low-income households. Continue reading
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Select Board, March 18, 2024
The Select Board focused on amending a bylaw to better manage vacant storefronts on Massachusetts Avenue and Broadway and voted to give themselves the flexibility to change the annual town meeting date to avoid conflicts with significant events or holidays. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, March 18, 2024
The board discussed upcoming amendments to several zoning bylaws, agreeing unanimously to clarify building definitions (Article 25) and voting 3 to 2 to require trees be planted to minimize heat islands in larger parking lots (Article 30). Continue reading
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School Committee, March 14, 2024
The impact of poor air quality on cognition and health was discussed, with a call for Arlington Public Schools to establish an indoor air quality team. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, March 13, 2024
During the recent government meeting, officials passed proposals affecting private way improvements, requiring a 50% project deposit for betterments and a $100,000 reseed for the private way fund. Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, March 12, 2024
The Zoning Board of Appeals had a detailed discussion on 165 Franklin Street concerning the size and impact of a proposed addition, ultimately deciding to continue the hearing on April 9, 2024, to explore less imposing design solutions. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, February 27, 2024
Special event permits for community fundraisers hosted by Girl Scouts and Redemption Hill Church were approved with conditions, and capital project updates regarding local parks and construction were reviewed for progress and public feedback. Continue reading
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