Administration
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Redevelopment Board, May 15, 2023
Meeting of the Arlington Redevelopment Board (15th May 2023) The board discussed an update on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Communities planning process. The main focus was a preliminary draft report from a consultant hired by the town, based on a community survey and the board’s work to determine the exact number of acres and […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 15, 2023
Committee Meeting Overview (May 15, 2023): The annual meeting continued discussing procedural complexities from the previous week’s meeting. The Town Meeting Procedures Committee will convene in the coming weeks to debrief and consider potential changes for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned to May 17th, 2023, if all business was not concluded during the current […] Continue reading
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Zoning Board of Appeals, May 11, 2023
Approval of Decisions for Various Properties The board discussed and unanimously approved the written decisions for five properties: 90 Brentwood Road, 11 Pine Ridge Road, 39 Sunny Side Avenue, 25 Teal Street, and 15 Grand View Road. The board had previously held hearings on these properties and distributed the written decisions for questions and comments […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 10, 2023
Committee Meeting in Arlington, Massachusetts The annual town meeting of Arlington, Massachusetts, discussed various matters including zoning bylaw amendments, appropriations for subsidized compost collection, and the importance of town meetings. The meeting also included discussions on the use of artificial turf fields in the town. Discussion on Turf Amendments The committee discussed and voted on […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 08, 2023
Meeting Overview and Decorum Town Meeting began with the moderator emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum and respect. The meeting is not a public forum but a legislative meeting with a strict agenda. The moderator warned against any form of intimidation or questioning of others’ intentions or motivations. Meeting Adjournment Proposal The chair of the […] Continue reading
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Select Board, May 08, 2023
Meeting Overview The Arlington Select Board held a meeting on May 8, 2023, in a hybrid format due to COVID-19 measures. The meeting covered various topics, including an update on gas leaks, updated resolution language for article 64, the consent agenda, the appointment of a new member to the Conservation Commission, the removal of taxicab […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 03, 2023
216th Annual Arlington Town Meeting (May 3rd, 2023) The meeting began with a special town meeting, followed by a return to article nine, which had been previously postponed. The meeting emphasized the 48-hour rule, requiring amendments and substitute motions to be submitted two business days in advance. The meeting also addressed voting procedures, with a […] Continue reading
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Town Meeting, May 01, 2023
Town and Capital Budgets Discussion Town Meeting held discussions on town and capital budgets, including the postponed Article 9. Members acknowledged the need for better communication regarding budget discussions in the future. The budgets for various departments were discussed individually, with the option to hold certain budgets for further debate. The meeting concluded with a […] Continue reading
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Finance Committee, June 26, 2023
The finance committee unanimously approved transfer requests to cover legal expenses, retirement buyouts, and other costs. Continue reading
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Finance Committee, May 10, 2023
The Finance Committee discussed upcoming budget articles, plans for a Town Meeting dinner, and potential dates for electing officers after votes on the school override. Continue reading
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