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Commentary: A responsible step for Arlington’s financial stability

March 19, 2026

By Christine Deshler, Arlington Finance Committee Chair At our Feb. 18 meeting, Arlington’s Finance Committee voted 12–5 in support of the proposed operating override.…

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Ballot is set, preparations continue for March 28 town election

March 11, 2026

by Paige Albright

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…

Commentary

Commentary: Protecting What Arlington Has Built

February 24, 2026

by YA Guest Opinion

Editor’s Note: This column is being published on the YourArlington’s commentary section. Our site welcomes opinions on the upcoming override and other issues facing…

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Town sets override ballot question at $14.8 million for March election

February 13, 2026

by Carol Beggy

UPDATED: The Select Board voted 5 to 0 to put an operating override of $14.8 million before voters at the town election on Saturday,…

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Override vote to take place with annual spring election

December 8, 2025

by Carol Beggy

Town voters will get their say on whether to override the Proposition 2½ tax cap as part of the regular spring election on Saturday,…

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Report outlines fiscal crisis rocking municipalities, Arlington expects sixth tax override

November 5, 2025

by Leia Green

A fiscal “perfect storm,” powered by rising costs, stunted state aid and property tax restraints, has pummeled municipalities and tightened budgets across the Commonwealth,…