Author: Leia Green
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Rent control could soon be in the hands of Massachusetts voters
A measure that would slap restrictions on rent hikes across the state is hurtling toward the 2026 statewide ballot, pitting rent control advocates against Massachusetts’ largest real estate associations. The ballot question — which would tie rent increases to rises…
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Organizations aim to harness momentum of 250th celebrations to build Arlington’s tourism sector
The country’s 250th birthday has sparked record-breaking visitation at cultural institutions, introduced a flock of new customers to the town’s restaurants and given Arlington’s origin story — often nudged into the shadows — a moment in the sun. “We’ve shed…
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‘MWRA needs to pay more’: Controversial proposal to reduce sewage in rivers triggers cost concerns
A draft plan to tackle the decades-long issue of combined sewer overflows, which regularly spill raw sewage into Greater Boston waterways like Alewife Brook, has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and local legislators. Concerns surrounding the plan — drawn up…
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Select Board discusses response to MWRA proposal to allow flow of sewage into Alewife Brook
The Select Board voted to urge the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to reject a draft sewage control plan that would sanction the continued dumping of raw sewage into the Alewife Brook through combined sewer overflows. “The plan does not achieve…
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Report outlines fiscal crisis rocking municipalities, Arlington expects sixth tax override
A fiscal “perfect storm,” powered by rising costs, stunted state aid and property tax restraints, has pummeled municipalities and tightened budgets across the Commonwealth, according to a recent Massachusetts Municipal Association report. “There’s nothing inaccurate about it,” said Len Diggins, former…
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As solar advocates push for streamlined permitting, installer claims Arlington remains ahead of the curve
In the face of federal attacks on the clean energy movement, players in the Massachusetts solar industry are pushing for state reforms to smooth out bumps in the solar installation process. And one particular barrier is weighing heavy on the minds…
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Arlington students, teachers advocate for mandatory financial education
How do you set up a long-term financial plan? How do you tackle credit card debt? How do you pay off your student loans? These questions left over 100 students at Arlington High School stumped. Yaxin Zhang, a senior at…