Inside Arlington
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Finance Committee, March 06, 2024
The Capital Planning Committee discussed the high school renovation and progress on key infrastructure projects while members voted to approve the recommended budget for FY 25 and the five-year capital plan. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, March 04, 2024
The committee has tabled the Human Rights Commission budget pending further detail on their $10,000 request, especially regarding the need for separate email addresses, while the Zero Waste budget was approved without changes from the previous year. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, March 04, 2024
The meeting discussed proposals to create shaded parking lots to enhance environmental conditions and to allow two- and three-family dwellings by right across Arlington Continue reading
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School Committee, February 29, 2024
The Arlington Public Schools is set to increase spending by over $3.8 million in FY25 due to salary adjustments and contractual obligations, and is maintaining key roles like the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist while eliminating others like the Director of Leadership Development and Onboarding. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, February 28, 2024
The Finance Committee approved a number of town commissions’ budgets, including $35,000 for the Arlington Commission on Arts and Culture. Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, February 27, 2024
The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit for a large addition at 71 Edgerton Road after finding it compliant with usable open space requirements and not detrimental to the neighborhood. Additionally, a two-driveway special permit was approved for 51 Birch Street with conditions to ensure compliance with town bylaws and to preserve an ash tree while managing stormwater effectively. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, February 26, 2024
During the meeting, the ARB supported the deletion of the inland wetland overlay district after clarification that stronger protections are in place, and deliberated on a zoning bylaw for a reduced height buffer with discussions to be continued in future meetings. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, February 26, 2024
The town’s maintenance contract for street lighting has increased along with the electricity costs for the 2024 fiscal year. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, February 13, 2024
The commission approved a classic car show event with conditions including police traffic management and public notification, and tabled the permit requests for Bark for Life and Relay for Life events pending further discussions with the American Cancer Society. Continue reading
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Select Board, February 21, 2024
A resolution calling for improved MBTA service in Arlington noted further deterioration since last year’s similar resolution. Continue reading
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