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Arlington Schools End Year Wednesday With Early Release at 11:30 a.m.

Arlington's school year ends Wednesday with a half-day. Arlington Public Schools students in grades 1–12 are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on June 25 — the 185th and final instructional day — as the district heads into summer break, with teachers not returning until August 31. On the communit…

Arlington School Committee Unanimously Approves Deputy Superintendent Ford Walker's Final-Year Contract

ARLINGTON — June 23, 2026 — Arlington School Committee approves one-year contract extension for Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mona Ford Walker, who will leave APS after 2026-27. The unanimous 7-0 vote followed an executive session and an extended tribute from Superintendent Dr. Desi Holman, who said Ford Walker guided the

Arlington ZBA Closes Hearings on Orchard Terrace Porch and Heath Road Driveway Cases

ARLINGTON — June 23, 2026 — Arlington ZBA closes hearings on two special permit cases, final votes set for July 14. The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 twice Tuesday to close public hearings on a porch reconstruction at 14 Orchard Terrace and a second driveway at 25-27 Heath

Arlington Schools Hit Final Day Thursday With 11:30 a.m. Early Release

Arlington Public Schools closes out the 2025–26 year Thursday, June 25, with an 11:30 a.m. early release marking the 185th school day. On the community side, an Arlington resident earned one of more than 100 inaugural Commonwealth Pride Awards for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, …

Arlington Select Board Unanimously Backs Conditional Approval to Save Hemlock Street Tree

ARLINGTON — June 22, 2026 — Arlington Select Board unanimously saved a London plane tree on Hemlock Street while receiving a feasibility study recommending metered parking districts in Arlington Heights and East Arlington. The board voted 5-0 Monday to grant conditional approval retaining the London plane tree at 54 Hemlock Street

Arlington Schools Close, Library Hours Cut Friday for Juneteenth

Arlington marks Juneteenth eve with closed schools and pared-back library service across most branches on Friday, June 19. The Arlington Public Library will keep the East Library & Recreation Center open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while all other locations close for the holiday; Arlington P…

Arlington Select Board Unanimously Approves Beer License for World Cup Watch Party at Town Hall

ARLINGTON — June 16, 2026 — Arlington approves second World Cup watch party site at Town Hall in emergency morning vote. The Select Board convened a special 8:30 a.m. session Tuesday and voted 5-0 to grant a one-day beer and wine license at Robbins Memorial Town Hall for

Arlington Porchfest Returns This Weekend With Free Music, Dance, and Arts

Arlington closes out its kindergarten year and gears up for Porchfest as the community calendar enters overdrive. Kindergartners and pre-K students reach their final day Thursday, June 18 — pre-K dismissing at 11:30 a.m. — before all schools close June 19 for Juneteenth; Kindergarten Sc…

Arlington Redevelopment Board Approves Amended Permit for Downtown Mixed-Use Project

ARLINGTON — June 15, 2026 — Arlington Redevelopment Board approves amended special permit for downtown mixed-use project on Massachusetts Avenue. The board voted 5-0 Monday to modify the original 2023 special permit for the mixed-use development at 190 and 192-200 Massachusetts Avenue, with developer John Murphy of Real

Arlington Adopts Comprehensive Plan to Guide Town Growth Through 2036

Arlington took a consequential planning step this week as the town adopted a new comprehensive plan to direct growth and development over the next decade, with officials now entering the implementation phase, according to Arlington Patch's report "Arlington Adopts New Comprehensive Plan…

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