Arlington Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Lottery opens for two affordable units

From Arlington News

• Late September home sales span wide price range A new roundup of late-September property deeds traces how home sale prices varied across Arlington neighborhoods, offering a snapshot of the month's residential real estate activity.Arlington News
• Town opens affordable housing lottery at 80 Broadway The town opened a rental lottery Oct. 26 for two one-bedroom affordable units at 80 Broadway, open to households earning up to 70 percent of area median income. A virtual information meeting is set for Oct. 28, with applications due Dec. 2.Arlington News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 6:30 p.m.: Parenting workshop teaches good-choices skills The town offers a 'Guiding Good Choices' parenting workshop Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. for families building communication and decision-making skills with children.Town of Arlington
• 6:30 p.m.: Virtual training supports caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth A virtual training session for caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth runs Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m., part of the town's ongoing support programming.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Workshop offers tips to cut energy bills The town hosts a session Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. on practical ways residents can reduce their home energy bills.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Park and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday The Park and Recreation Commission meets Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. to take up regular business and ongoing park projects.Town of Arlington
• 7:00 p.m.: Permanent Town Building Committee convenes Tuesday The Permanent Town Building Committee meets Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. to review ongoing municipal building projects.Town of Arlington
• 7:30 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals hears cases Tuesday The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. to consider pending variance and special permit requests.Town of Arlington
• 7:30 p.m.: Historical Society hosts talk on ancient pollen The Arlington Historical Society presents 'New England Forests: Insights From Ancient Pollen Preserved in Lake Sediments' Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.Arlington Historical Society

Yesterday in Arlington (Mon, Oct 26)

• Town seeks feedback on housing zoning survey The town is asking residents to weigh in on the Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee's draft proposal for a zoning overlay that would facilitate 100 percent affordable housing projects.Town of Arlington

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Tourism committee meets Wednesday evening The Tourism and Economic Development Committee meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss local business and visitor initiatives.Town of Arlington
• Wed, Oct 28, 5:30 p.m.: Postpartum health series meets at Weeks Wellness Arlington Family Connection's postpartum health series continues Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Weeks Wellness.Arlington Family Connection
• Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.: Capital Planning Committee meets Thursday The Capital Planning Committee meets Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. to review capital spending priorities.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.: Civilian Police Advisory Commission convenes Thursday The Civilian Police Advisory Commission meets Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. to continue its oversight work.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Joint budget forum looks past fiscal 2028 Town and school officials host a joint budget forum Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. to discuss municipal and school spending beyond fiscal 2028.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Oct 29: Comedy duo Two Hildas perform Oct. 29 Caroline Rhea and Lucy Davis bring their comedy show 'Two Hildas Fly Into A Bar!' to the area Oct. 29, according to Arlington Patch's event listings.Arlington Patch
• Thu, Oct 29: ResearchILD hosts panel on executive function ResearchILD holds a book panel discussion and open house on executive function and emotional regulation Oct. 29, per Arlington Patch's calendar.Arlington Patch
• Fri, Oct 30: Businesses host trick-or-treat event Oct. 30 Local merchants host a trick-or-treat event for families Oct. 30, as listed on Arlington Patch's community calendar.Arlington Patch
• Mon, Nov 2, 8:30 a.m.: Business matchmaker event open to Arlington firms Arlington businesses can join a capital and resource matchmaker event in Lexington Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.Town of Arlington
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 p.m.: Redevelopment Board meets Nov. 2 The Redevelopment Board meets Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. to take up development and permitting matters.Town of Arlington
• Thu, Nov 5: Heights zoning presentation set for Nov. 5 Planning staff and the Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee will present a zoning proposal Nov. 5 aimed at making the Heights Business District more walkable and business friendly.Town of Arlington

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