Parallel Park now open to the public
The town is slated to reopen Parallel Park, at the intersection of Parallel and Medford streets, just outside of Arlington Center near the Mystic…
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Veterans Day observed today; trash and recycling NOT delayed
The town of Arlington will observe Veterans Day today, Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a Veterans Day Procession and ceremony. The procession participants will gather…
Arlington Housing Authority awarded for innovation by MassNAHRO
The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) has received the “Outstanding Agency Award for Administrative Innovation” from the Massachusetts National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials…
Reservoir Beach season closes tomorrow
The town's Recreation Department announced that the "mechanical issue at the Arlington Reservoir Beach has been repaired and the water treated," allowing for the Reservoir Beach swimming…
New trash automated curbside trash collection continues
Arlington began curbside automated trash collection on July 1, 2025. The new system marks a return to a previous vendor: Waste Management.…
Poets Corner Playground deemed ‘unsafe,’ now closed
After community members have expressed concern surrounding the safety of Poets Corner Playground in Arlington Heights -- the town has announced the park is…
Town to install flashing lights at dangerous pedestrian crossings through state effort
The town will add $135,000 worth of flashing lights to pedestrian crosswalks at six of Arlington’s most dangerous crossings, including one where an 85-year-old…
Paving work in Arlington Center underway; parking affected
Board of Selectmen logo, May 2019 UPDATED, July 15: Road resurfacing work is underway that will bring a fresh new look to Arlington Center’s roads,…
Saved by the bins: Arlington unaffected by waste-collection strike
New waste and recycling bins delivered to residents. / Carol Beggy photos UPDATED, July 7: Arlington just dodged a bullet, thanks to the new automated trash…
July 4th: Town offices closed, trash pickup delayed
The Fourth of July is a national holiday, which usually means a quiet day in Arlington, where there are no official celebrations. There is…