Category: YourArlington
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This Arlington native hopes his voice will take off at Logan Airport
Ever since he was 13, people have told Christopher Donisi that he has a voice fit for radio. “You should get into voice acting,” he said he’d hear from total strangers. “You have to do something with [that voice].” The…
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Arlington environmental planner and conservation agent leaves for regional role
After five years advancing environmental planning and climate resilience in Arlington, David Morgan has left his position as the town’s environmental planner and conservation agent for a role at a regional agency. Morgan, 42, began working for Arlington in November…
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Grazing goats clear invasive plants for new ‘secret garden’ park project
Arlington employed a herd of goats this fall to clear invasive plants on a Select Board-owned lot and make way for a “secret garden” envisioned by the community. Halé Sofia Schatz, goatherder for Goodwin Hill Goat Farm in Lexington, and…
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Healey, Minogue offer competing versions of Massachusetts during final debate
Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue faced off in their second and final debate Thursday night, as both candidates made their case to voters for their visions of leading Massachusetts over the next four years. Hosted by WCVB…
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Robbins Farm playground more accessible, but some families say they still can’t safely use the playground
The addition of accessible parking spaces at Robbins Farm has made the playground easier to reach for visitors with disabilities, but some parents and accessibility advocates say there is still room for improvement. The town announced Sept. 17 that two…
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Markey, Deaton clash over Trump in only Senate debate before Nov. 3 election
Democratic incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton took to the stage in a charged debate Tuesday night, as both candidates sparred over how to hold the federal government accountable in Washington over the next six years. Moderated…
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For local anglers, Arlington’s quiet waters are the lure
Trapper Markelz, a local fisherman, spends his free time outdoors catch and release fishing. Photo by Samantha Mandala Arlington’s ponds, lakes and rivers may be an overlooked fishing destination, but local anglers say they offer a quiet escape close to…