The Finance Committee approved an increase in the town clerk’s salary and other expenses to address an unplanned election and the costs of early voting and electronic ballot coding. Continue reading

The Select Board received the fiscal ’24 first quarter financial report, discussed traffic safety, and warrant articles for annual Town Meeting. Continue reading

The Arlington Select Board approved a Hamantash 5K, discussed traffic safety concerns outside Brackett Elementary School, and discussed other business. Continue reading

The Select Board reappointed two members to the Transportation Advisory Committee and carried out other routine business. Continue reading

The board approved $18 million in bonds for capital projects at 3.69% interest, kept a single property tax rate with average bills of $10,751, and extended the overnight parking pilot program through June 2024. Continue reading

The Board approved recommendations for school zones, special beer and wine licenses, and an intermunicipal agreement for the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. Continue reading

The Finance Committee voted to support collective bargaining with the Arlington Police Patrol Officers Association, providing a wage increase over three years, but took no position on zoning articles increasing housing capacity due to uncertainties in financial impact projections. Continue reading

The Select Board approved proclamations honoring Bob Sprague and promoting Small Business Saturday, accepted $58,000 for inclusive playground equipment, addressed resident concerns about a Redevelopment Board candidate, set key 2024 election dates, approved traffic safety improvements, and appointed a permanent Town Counsel. Continue reading

The Arlington Select Board approved an arts event signage request, welcomed a new restaurant owner seeking a common victualer license, and discussed event plans for the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution in 2025. Continue reading