Arlington

Arlington closed the Reservoir beach to swimmers Friday after bacteria levels exceeded state bathing standards. The closure, reported by Arlington Patch, comes amid the town's regular season-long water-quality testing at the popular swimming spot and leaves it off-limits to residents un…

Arlington Public Schools marked the opening of its new high school building this week and began rolling out reusable dining ware. The district's own update, titled "Celebrating the New Arlington High School," highlighted the milestone as staff prepare for the 2026-27 school year, while …

Arlington Town Day is set to return in September, Patch reports, the top headline in a quiet stretch for town news. Arlington Patch reporter Benjamin Pierce writes the community celebration, which started small years ago, has since grown into one of Arlington's largest annual gatherings…

Arlington has appointed Laura Olivier as its new Zero Waste Coordinator, succeeding Charlotte Milan, to lead the town's recycling and waste diversion efforts, Arlington Patch reports. Town leaders are also gearing up for Town Day this September, the annual gathering of vendors, food, en…

Arlington Public Schools posted its 2026-2027 preparation calendar, scheduling new-educator orientation for August 17 and 18 ahead of the new school year. The district also set a curriculum day for August 19 and posted a free virtual Cartwheel webinar, "When School Feels Hard: Understan…