Arlington Police Warn of Phone Scam Spoofing Department Number

A phone scam impersonating the Arlington Police Department is the sharpest local alert heading into the holiday weekend, with residents urged to be on guard before the town's Independence Day festivities get underway.

TOWN HALL

No new News Flash items from the town were available in this cycle.

SCHOOLS

No new district announcements were available from Arlington Public Schools in this cycle. Looking ahead, the School Committee has a Special Meeting retreat scheduled for July 11, 1:30–4:30 p.m., at the Arlington Public Schools District Office, and central offices will be closed July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

Arlington Patch is reporting "Arlington Police Warn Residents Of Imitation Phone Scam" — fraudulent calls are apparently spoofing one of the department's own prominent phone numbers to deceive residents, per Arlington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington)

Patch also published a "2026 July 4 Events Guide For Arlington," rounding up fireworks, parade, and celebration options in and around town for America's 250th anniversary, per Arlington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington)

COMING UP

- **July 3:** Arlington Public Schools central offices closed in observance of July 4 - **July 4:** Arlington Independence Day Concert and Picnic (per Patch calendar) - **July 4:** July 4 Fireworks over Lake Quannapowitt (per Patch calendar) - **July 11:** Arlington School Committee Special Meeting — Retreat, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Arlington Public Schools District Office