Bluebikes include electric; e-bikes available locally
UPDATED Dec. 26: The Greater Boston Bluebikes program says that it plans to integrate some 750 e-bikes into its fleet in 2024. The cities…
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Town installs donated defibrillators
AED at Thorndike Field The Town of Arlington recently announced the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at two locations. An AED can help…
20 candles, 20 lives lost: just a tiny fraction of local drug addiction’s toll
Each candle Aug. 31 memorialized a certain beloved someone lost to drugs. / Brynn O'Connor photos Tommy Caccavaro stood before some 20 other people,…
Forum on town’s anti-opioid efforts canceled, expected to be rescheduled
Martin Town officials at the last minute canceled but said they plan to reschedule a forum on fighting drug abuse that was to have…
Riding Bluebikes was free Oct. 10 in honor of World Mental Health Day
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, which this year falls on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is sponsoring free Bluebikes Adventure Passes. The complimentary passes…
Stay out of Hills Pond at Menotomy Rocks Park due to algal bloom, officials say
The Arlington Health Department on Monday, July 3, issued a public health advisory for Hills Pond due to a harmful algal bloom, also called…
International Overdose Awareness Day observed locally in front of church with candlelight vigil
UPDATED Sept. 1: International Overdose Awareness Day is the world's largest campaign to end overdoses, celebrated annually on Aug. 31. The town of Arlington…
Event on racial equity in mental health took place April 28
UPDATED April 29: CORE Mental Health held a launch party at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple St. The purpose…
Two Arlington physicians win top appointments
Dr. Farah Shafi Notable appointments have been awarded to two physicians who live in Arlington. Dr. Farah Shafi and Dr. Edwin Huang are stepping…
Rat czar? SGAR? People ponder perennial problem of rodent control in Arlington
Residents discuss the rodent problem at May forum. / Jake Bentzinger photosArlingtonians made their voices heard clearly at the "rodent forum" held recently. They urged…