The chair of the Redevelopment Board gave a presentation on Article 12, which seeks to create overlay districts for multifamily zoning in Arlington to comply with state law; amendments were introduced and debated reflecting a diversity of perspectives on building heights, density, affordability and other aspects. Continue reading

The Finance Committee voted 10-7 to support the Select Board’s $7 million override vote, with $6 million allocated to schools and $1 million to the town. Continue reading

Town Meeting approved zoning changes requiring public shade trees, removed residential uses as allowed in business districts to prioritize commercial development, adopted a bylaw prohibiting fossil fuels in new buildings, and ratified a police union contract with a 14% wage increase over three years. Continue reading

The Select Board Chair proposed small changes to override language, including fixing a date typo, but ultimately decided to proceed with the election unchanged after the Town Manager said recent financial developments enabled meeting FY26 commitments without the delayed override funds. Continue reading

The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed its longstanding opposition to development of the Mugar Wetlands, received a positive end of year budget report showing a $6.2 million surplus, and voted to install advisory signs at all approaches to the Downing Square intersection. Continue reading

The Finance Committee discussed an open meeting law complaint response, special town meeting warrant articles including a union contract and school budget article, and plans for future meetings. Continue reading