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Rent control could soon be in the hands of Massachusetts voters

December 5, 2025

by Leia Green

A measure that would slap restrictions on rent hikes across the state is hurtling toward the 2026 statewide ballot, pitting rent control advocates against…

Letters to the editor

Local action now: Defend right to shelter, engage in town governance

January 30, 2025

by Bob Sprague

Lynette Martyn, an Arlington resident, submitted this letter to the editor. The political climate we find ourselves in today is one where basic human…

Letters to the editor

A philosophical look at discussion of school race data

June 3, 2020

by Bob Sprague

Richard L. Schmeidler submitted this letter. He is a retired computer programmer and New York lawyer. He moved to Massachusetts in 1999, and to…

Politics

Gonzalez, Baker: A real choice and what defines it

October 26, 2018

by Bob Sprague

Laura Kiesel of Arlington, a freelance writer and journalist, wrote the following about the candidates for governor in Massachusetts: Most of us either saw…

Politics

2 views of automatic voter registration

August 16, 2017

by Bob Sprague

“Should Massachusetts adopt legislation establishing an automatic voter registration system?” That was the question in a recent edition of “The Argument,” published by the…

Environment

100% renewable? Garballey yes, Tuerck no

February 27, 2017

by Bob Sprague

The West section of the Sunday Globe Feb. 26 asked this questionasked this question: “Should Massachusetts commit itself to 100 percent renewable energy?” Answering yes was state…

Rent control could soon be in the hands of Massachusetts voters

Local action now: Defend right to shelter, engage in town governance

A philosophical look at discussion of school race data

Gonzalez, Baker: A real choice and what defines it

2 views of automatic voter registration

100% renewable? Garballey yes, Tuerck no

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Arlington weather: cloudy, unusally mild, potential for high winds tonight

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Robert J. ‘Bob’ Annese, local attorney and proud Marine, has died

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Police Log: Oct 5-11; Pond Lane bridge struck; fire in trash truck

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