Today is Thursday, May 23. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Want to contribute to the future of Arlington? Take the town’s Master Plan Survey. It’s quick and easy. 2.) Recent homes sold in Arlington. 3.) The Arlington-Belmont Crew Team recently had an impressive showing at the Lowell Invitational Regatta. Read more. 4.) It’s Thursday, which means it’s story time at Henry Bear’s Park at 11 a.m. 5.) There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures should reach the mid 70s.

Today is Wednesday, May 22. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The town’s Memorial Day Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Adams Street on Mass. Ave. and continue to Monument Park in Arlington Center for observances and placing of wreathes. The parade will then go to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The cemetery will be closed to vehicles from 5 a.m. to about noon Monday. 2.) Do you hate taking left turns out of Jason and Mill streets onto Mass. Ave.? We’ve got some news for you. 3.) Help raise money for the Krystle M. Campbell Scholarship Fund. 4.) In case you missed it, Menotomy Grill …

Today is Tuesday, May 21. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Arlington Town Hall will come alive at 7:30 p.m. tonight with the Arlington Historical Society’s “Town Hall in Character” event. The event will feature “playlets” by significant characters in Arlington’s history – architect R. Clipston Sturgis (Richard Duffy), sculptor Cyrus Dallin (Chuck Kraemer), selectman (Kevin Greeley), Nathan Robbins (Joe Curro), Amos Robbins (Jud Pierce) and the Robbins sisters (Arlington High School drama students). 2.) In case you missed it, here’s a sneak peek inside Menotomy Grill & Tavern and the…

Today is Monday, May 20. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Selectman Joseph Curro Jr. will dress up as Clifford the Big Red Dog during story time at 10 a.m. this morning at the Robbins Library. Arlington’s director of libraries, Ryan Livergood, will don the same outfit at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Somerville Public Library. The two are putting on the suit to honor their statements made during February’s library-card sign-up challenge, which Somerville won. 2.) The Long Island, N.Y., man arrested Friday in connection with the investigation into sexual-abuse allegations at the …

1.) The 17th Annual Mystic River Herring Run & Paddle is Sunday morning. Complete details. 2.) The Bishop Bear Fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bishop Elementary School. Complete details. 3.) There will be a giant yard sale to benefit the Medical Missionaries of Mary from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 98 Medford St. 4.) There will also be a huge yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 118 Mary St. 5.) Today should be sunny with a high near 70, according to the National Weather Service. On Saturday and Sunday, there are slight chances of showers after 2 p.m.

Today is Thursday, May 16. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Story time at Henry Bear’s Park is at 11 a.m. today, as it is every Thursday. 2.) Check out “The Genuine Family Hour!” at 8 p.m. tonight at the Newman Way. 3.) In case you missed it, Holovak & Coughlin is closing Sunday after a half century in the business. 4.) Recent arrests in Arlington. 5.) Today should be sunny with a high near 81, according to the National Weather Service.

Today is Wednesday, May 15. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Want to help shape Arlington’s Master Plan? Attend one of the following public sessions. Saturday, June 1, 12:30-3 p.m., Arlington High School, 869 Mass. Ave. (includes lunch) Tuesday, June 4, 8:15-10:30 a.m., Cambridge Savings Bank, 1300 Mass. Ave. (drop the kids at school; come by for coffee and a bite before you open for business) Wednesday, June 5, 7-9 p.m., Hardy School Cafeteria, 52 Lake St. (light refreshments, desserts) 2.) After a half century serving Arlington teams and athletes, Holovak & Coughlin will close its…

Today is Tuesday, May 14. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) From the town: Help Keep New Street Trees Healthy: The Tree Division has recently been planting trees throughout town and is asking residents to help keep them healthy. If the town has planted a new street tree in front of your house, please water it if possible. It is vital for new street trees to be watered during the first two years. For more information on watering trees, please visit the Arlington Tree Committee website. 2.) Who’s that new face on top of the site? 3.) Recent arrests in Arlington. 4.) Job openings in and…

Today is Friday, May 10. Here are five things you need to know. 1) Start your weekend off with a little music. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington hosts Music for a Spring Evening at 8 p.m., featuring choral music from Benjamin Britten and more. Tickets are $15 for the event. 2) Friday is a busy day of sports for Arlington High School teams. The boys tennis team hosts a home match against Belmont at 3:30 p.m., the softball and baseball teams both travel to face Woburn at 3:45 p.m., and the boys volleyball team plays in a home tilt at 4 p.m. 3) Do you have new neighbors? …

Today is Thursday, May 9. Here are five things you need to know. 1) In case you missed it, the Boston Red Sox honored Arlington's Krystle Campbell during a game earlier this week. Campbell, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings, was honored as her mother, Patricia, threw out the first pitch on Tuesday. 2) Arlington's Regent Theatre hosts the play "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy!" on Thursday night. Tickets cost $45 for the show, which runs through May 19. 3) Women going through a difficult time in their lives will have the chance to work through their …

Today is Wednesday, May 8. Here are five things you need to know. 1) After a convincing Game 3 win, the Boston Bruins are hoping to add a second straight win that could help them take control of their opening round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game starts at 7 p.m. in Toronto, and can be heard on local radio on 98.5 The Sports Hub or on television on NESN or the NHL Network. So what's your prediction for the game? Where in Arlington are you going to watch the action? Let us know in the comments section below. 2) Arlington Garden Club members will be in action on …

Today is Tuesday, May 7. Here are five things you need to know. 1) In case you missed it, a benefit is upcoming in honor of Boston Marathon bombing victim Krystle Campbell, an Arlington resident who was killed during the blasts. The show will take place on Monday, May 13, at the Regent Theatre. 2) The Arlington High Schooltennis and track teams are in action on Tuesday along with the school's boys lacrosse team. At 3:30 p.m., the tennis team plays at home versus Melrose, the girls tennis team travels to Melrose, and the track teams are at home versus Winchester. The boys lacrosse team, …

Today is Monday, May 6. Here are five things you need to know. 1) A trio of Arlington High School varsity teams are in action on Monday as the week opens up. The girls tennis team hosts Cambridge at 3:30 p.m. while the baseball and softball teams each takes to its respective diamond at 3:45 p.m. against Melrose. 2) In a different kind of competition, St. Camillus Parish hosts its weekly cribbage event beginning at 9:30 a.m. The morning of cribbage costs $5 and is sponsored by the Retired Men's Club of Arlington. 3) There were a handful of arrests made by the Arlington Police Department in the…

Today is Friday, May 3. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) There are two big yard sales in town this weekend. The Zonta Club of Arlington’s annual rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St. The sale benefits Zonta’s service projects, including the Arlington Board of Youth Services (AYCC), Arlington Food Pantry and Germaine Lawrence School. The other is a multi-family garage/yard sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 29 Grafton St. 2.) Help plant the Hurd Field Rain Garden from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hurd Field …

Today is Thursday, May 2. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The town is seeking a qualified candidate for a vacancy on the Arlington Redevelopment Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 24. 2.) The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway open house is from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington. 3.) Want to help the town develop its new website? Take this nine-question survey by Wednesday, May 15. 4.) In case you missed it, here’s our Q&A with recently retired Germaine Lawrence CEO David Hirshberg. 5.) Today should be cloudy with a high near 69, according to the …

Today is Wednesday, May 1. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) Want to help the town develop its new website? Take this nine-question survey by Wednesday, May 15. The town is trying to make the site more user-friendly for residents and more efficient for staff. 2.) The town is also seeking a qualified candidate for a vacancy on the Arlington Redevelopment Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 24. 3.) In case you missed it last night, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, who represents Arlington, and Navy SEAL veteran Gabriel Gomez won the Democratic and Republican special senate primaries, …

Today is Tuesday, April 30. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The special primary election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts will be held throughout the commonwealth today. Find your polling place in Arlington, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. 2.) The Democratic primary has U.S. Reps. Ed Markey, who represents Arlington, and Stephen Lynch on the ballot. Needham’s Brett Rhyne is also running as a write-in candidate. 3.) Republican candidates are U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Gabriel Gomez, of Cohasset, former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, of Abington, and …

Today is Monday, April 29. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The Massachusetts U.S. Senate primary is Tuesday, April 30. For the Democrats, Reps. Ed Markey, who represents Arlington, and Stephen Lynch will face off. For the Republicans, Gabriel Gomez, former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and Dan Winslow will square off. See our interviews with all of the candidates, including Democratic write-in candidate Brett Rhyne, and find your polling place. 2.) Tonight, Town Meeting members will decide whether or not to lift Arlington’s long-standing ban on self-service gasoline. Read more. 3…

Today is Friday, April 26. Here are five things you need to know. 1.) The Villains vs. Heroes 5K is at 9 a.m. Sunday at 12 Maple St. Runners/walkers are encouraged to dress up as their favorite villain or hero. The fun run raises money for the Arlington Enrichment Collaborative. The entry fee is $25 for adults, $10 for kids 15 and under. 2.) Arlington Catholic High School’s $10,000 lottery drawing event is tonight. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the drawing at 7:30 p.m. 3.) Arlington High School’s rummage sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Gently-used items will be accepted until noon. …

1.) The School Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the School Committee Room on the sixth floor of Arlington High School. See agenda. 2.) After 25 minutes of debate Wednesday night, Town Meeting members convincingly voted down a proposed bottled-water ban by voice vote. 3.) Town Meeting also did away with the town’s controversial seasonal leaf-blower ban Wednesday night, replacing it with a list of restrictions that’s been dubbed the “leaf-blower compromise.” 4.) Check out the Arlington Patch Facebook page. 5.) Today should be partly sunny with a high near 55, according to the …