Park and Recreation
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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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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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Park and Recreation Commission, January 23, 2024
The Commission discussed delays to the Robbins Farm playground construction and appeals for state financing for the playground at Menotomy Rocks Park. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, November 28, 2023
The Arlington Park and Recreation Commission discussed implementing a permitting process and fees for private preschools using public parks, aiming to manage availability and maintenance costs. Additionally, they considered locations for new public art murals, with grant funding available until November 2024. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, October 24, 2023
The Commission discussed investments in several parks and noted how contentious off-leash dog policies are becoming in town. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, September 26, 2023
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed replacing unsafe skate park features through fundraising and focused on requesting Community Preservation Act funding to replace courts at Crosby Park. The contentious issue of off-leash hours at Menotomy Rocks Park was also discussed. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, September 12, 2023
The Arlington Park & Recreation Commission discussed the MBTA Communities Act and the need for public education on the dangers of rodenticides, which kill birds of prey. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, August 29, 2023
At the Arlington Park and Recreation Commission’s online meeting, landscape architecture firms were interviewed, and a Capital Plan for fiscal years 2025-2027, including various projects,was presented by Recreation Director Joe Connelly. Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, August 08, 2023
The Arlington Park & Recreation Commission discussed the Community Garden Working Group Report, FY2025 capital and CPA requests, and off-leash hours in Menotomy Woods with plans to review the off-leash program policy. Continue reading
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Select Board, June 26, 2023
The Foot of the Rocks Battlefield Memorial project, designed to honor the historical significance of the battlefield and the people of Arlington, has received a $50,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act Committee and is set to be completed by April 19, 2025, featuring plaques, panels, and an obelisk. Continue reading
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