Keeping phones out of classrooms
Students in classrooms across the state can expect to see many changes to their use of cellphones and social media based on a Massachusetts…
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Positive changes on the horizon for medical prior authorization
Massachusetts boasts some of the longest emergency room wait times in the nation. However, Gov. Maura Healey’s goal of reforming a process requiring prior…
How much money would local taxpayers actually save if tax rates were cut?
A ballot initiative proposed for this November’s state election, targeted at cutting personal income tax rates, could drastically reduce the support Beacon Hill provides…
New state literacy legislation could boost test scores; close gap
Massachusetts legislators are working out differences in bills that would bring the state closer to reforming statewide early-literacy education policy to address struggling performance…
Patriots Day 2026: smaller but still important event
UPDATED, April 10: Arlington’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence has been underway for almost a year. While for most of the…
Arlington residents call for a state-level change to protect local immigration policy
A group of seven Arlington residents called on Gov. Maura Healey in an open letter to protect community and immigration rights by supporting several…
Arlington’s first ‘No Kings’ rally mobilized thousands of protesters
UPDATED, April 2, 9:45 a.m.: Frogs, flags, and thousands of protesters filled the lawn of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday for…
Changes to MBTA bus service is good news for riders
UPDATED, March 28: Changes are coming to two Arlington bus routes on April 5, when the 87 and 350 routes will be streamlined. The…
Ballot is set, preparations continue for March 28 town election
The ballot for this month’s local election has been finalized. Arlington residents will cast votes to fill various seats in Town Meeting, and on…
Marijuana revenue falling in Arlington as consumers move to delivery services
Marijuana sales broke records statewide this year, but trends in Arlington are headed in the opposite direction. Since legal sales of recreational marijuana use…