Category: YourArlington
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Neighbors oppose expansion of Boston Gas Co. facilities
Boston Gas Co.’s plan to rebuild a distribution station in Arlington is drawing opposition from neighbors. Boston Gas is seeking a special permit from the Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals to rebuild a distribution station and expand its facilities on…
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Arlington launches new public meeting documents portal
Arlington has launched an updated online portal on the town website to house all public meeting documents in an effort to improve accessibility. The new database includes all board, committee and commission meeting agendas and minutes from Jan. 26 onward.…
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The many ports of call on Lynn Bishop’s cruise
Lynn Bishop presents a pen. “I bought this pen, and it means a lot to me. Hold it until tomorrow,” she instructs. At a table in The Roasted Granola Cafe, she explains how to boost the self-worth of people with…
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Arlington Education Foundation holds Innovations Showcase for grant recipients
Dozens of families and community members gathered Saturday at Arlington High School to learn about projects and initiatives the Arlington Education Foundation has funded. The Innovations Showcase presented 14 projects, each focused on improving the learning environment for students throughout…
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Inside the new Arlington High, students and faculty reflect on their school
Amber Morris and Mila Sandstedt
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Inside the new Arlington High, students and faculty reflect on their school
For Arlington High School students and faculty, the transition from the old buildings to the new one was a matter of quality of life and learning. “It felt a lot more welcoming,” said Asra Nourollahi, an Arlington High junior. “I…
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Marijuana revenue falling in Arlington as consumers move to delivery services
Marijuana sales broke records statewide this year, but trends in Arlington are headed in the opposite direction. Since legal sales of recreational marijuana use in Massachusetts began in 2018, the industry has generated over $8.6 billion in sales, according to…