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Free Kubaton self-defense seminar Jan. 28
Attend a free Kubaton self-defense seminar set for Friday, Jan. 28, at 6:45 p.m., at Zhen Ren…
Chamber update: Covid-testing guidance for employers held
Covid-testing guidance for employers will be presented by the state Executive Office of Housing and…
Deadline passes for small-business, nonprofits' town ARPA funds
Arlington’s small businesses and nonprofits are invited to apply for working-capital grants, funded…
Investors sought to back process to protect blood
Walker As a new year dawns, Jimmy Walker of Arlington continues his lengthy search for investors.…
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Bob Sprague
Letters: Emailing Advocate? Copy it here
17 January 2022
Let the public know with a letter to the editor. For details, see https://www.yourarlington.com/easyblog/entry/70-letters/2631-yourletters-20Bob Sprague
Housing Authority
Housing authority delivers holiday shots, tests, meals
Pharmacist Stephen Camelio gives a Winslow resident his Covid booster shot. / Chris Partridge photo…
Nagle selected as 5th director of housing authority
Nagle thanks board for 'their confidence in me.' Interim Executive Director Jack Nagle was selected…
Tenant association seeks voice in housing authority decisions
'We are ready, willing and able to do whatever we can for our residents.'-- Jen Hernandez Officers…
Your People
Food Link's new exec outlines goals, offers personal insights
Rachel N. Albert, Food Link executive director For Rachel N. Albert, the roots of social consciousness run deep. When she was about 5, she accompanied her mom who has distributing pamphlets about the environmental impact of nuclear energy. "My parents were early advocates of organic farming and…
A diagnosis of ALS leaves couple in need
Sue and Jeff Thompson, formerly of Firefly Moon, keep the faith. UPDATED Dec. 18: Every evening, Sue Thompson and her husband, Jeff, drink a toast. Whether or not they have a glass of wine, it’s to give thanks that they have been given another day despite challenges that have left them in…
Town resident voted out among castaways on new 'Survivor'
Evvie Jagoda seeks ties that bind. UPDATED Nov. 24: The Covid-delayed season of CBS-TV's "Survivor" launched Sept. 22 with 18 new castaways, including Arlington resident Evvie Jagoda. She hung in with spunk until episode 8 broadcast Nov. 17. Read one summary >> And another >> And last: Evvie…
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AIFF calls for films for '22 at Capitol Theatre
The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF)…
ACA summer-camp registration open for members, public Jan. 26
Registration opened for ACA's Summer Arts Camps…
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'Pippin' canceled; Grana tribute postoned
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Neighbors file lawsuit against ZBA, Mugar developer
Mugar: Most of it is the triangular tract west of Thorndike Field. / Google Earth UPDATED Dec. 27:…
75 see launch of 2 HCA projects
Ribbon-cutting at Downing Square on Dec. 2. / Melanie Gilbert photo An estimated 75 people attended…
HCA, in transition, unveils 2 projects
$22.6M nets 48 units, food-pantry space, set-asides for homeless Downing Square 117 Broadway The…
Long-opposed Mugar project OK'd -- with many conditions
UPDATED Dec. 17: The town Zoning Board of Appeals has approved, 5-0, the permit for the proposed…
Your Police, Fire
Arlington police arrest alleged drug dealer
Darrius D. Harris 32, of Everett, was arrested by Arlington police Tuesday, Jan. 4, in the Heights…
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office welcomes 13 new correction officers
Following 12 weeks of intensive classroom and hands-on training, 13 new correction officers have…
