Park and Recreation
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Select Board, June 05, 2023
Package Store License Request: The board postponed the discussion of a package store license at 232 Mass Ave to June 26th due to the applicant’s illness. Town’s Financial Report: The board reviewed the town’s financial report for the third quarter of FY 2023, which indicated that the town’s finances were on target, with a few […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 30, 2023
Friends of Robbins Farm Park Fund Raising Proposal The Commission discussed a fundraising proposal for the playground presented by the Friends of Robbins Farm. Key points of discussion included the location of the sign, the permanent nature of the donation, the inappropriateness of including benches, and the temporary versus permanent signs. The Commission leaned towards […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 16, 2023
Committee: Arlington Park & Recreation Commission Date: May 16, 2023 Robbins Farm Final Design Review The Commission reviewed the final design for Robbins Farm, presented by Agency Landscape. The design received positive feedback overall, with several questions and concerns raised by the Commission members. These included the color of surfaces and equipment, the height of […] Continue reading
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Select Board, May 22, 2023
The Arlington Select Board held a meeting on May 22, 2023, in a hybrid format and included an open forum for residents to make comments. The key topics discussed were: Proclamation in Honor of Retiring Veteran Services Director: The board honored the retiring veteran services director for his exemplary service to the town’s veterans and […] Continue reading
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Park and Recreation Commission, May 16, 2023
Committee: Arlington Park & Recreation Commission Date: May 16, 2023 Robbins Farm Final Design Review The Commission reviewed the final design for Robbins Farm, presented by Agency Landscape. The design received positive feedback, with questions and concerns raised about various aspects including surface and equipment color, tree additions and locations, picnic area layout, native plantings, […] 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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