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Town Meeting Keeps Ban on Self-Service Gasoline: The proposed change would have had unintended consequences, according to its original proponent. What Arlington Roads Will Soon be Repaved? Frozland’s Now Open, What’s Your Take? Arlington Special Senate Primary Election Results   Germaine Lawrence's David Hirshberg Retires After 33 Years of Helping Troubled Girls Robbins Library’s Head of Circulation Receives Top Honor   Police and Fire High-Speed Crash at Brattle and Summer Streets Bicycle Breaks in Half in Pleasant Street Crash Alleged Driver, Bicyclist Road Rage on Mass. Ave. Arrests in …
Boston Marathon Suspect Involved in Arlington Incident Last Summer: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had a run in with Arlington police last Fourth of July. Hundreds Pay Their Respects for Krystle Campbell Krystle Campbell Mourned at Medford Funeral Town Meeting Town Meeting Replaces Seasonal Leaf-Blower Ban with 'Compromise’: The bylaw amendment passed Wednesday by 18 votes. Town Meeting Defeats Proposed Bottled-Water Ban Town Meeting Puts Hold on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: Members also decided to wait on zoning the dispensaries. Arlington Police Get Standing Ovation at Town Meeting: Local officers …
VIDEO: Selectman Responds to Question 1 Vote PHOTOS/VIDEO: Spy Ponders in Action Tuesday VIDEO: 17,000 Pieces of Candy, Hundreds of Kids: The Arlington Recreation Egg Hunt, which was sponsored by Leader Bank, took place Tuesday afternoon at McClennen Park. Police and Fire Police: Heroin Deal Turns to Fight with Knife on East Arlington Streets Masked Man Allegedly Beats Male with 'Large Piece of Wood' in Arlington Center Starbucks Girl Hit by SUV on Westminster Avenue Break-In Reported on Dow Avenue Two Attempted Break-Ins Reported Last Weekend Police Log: April 3-4 Arrests in Arlington: April…
RESULTS: 2013 Arlington Town Elections: See the map of precinct-by-precinct results on Question 1. Police Apprehend Suspect in Connection with Recent Spike in Home Break-Ins: Police believe the suspect and his accomplices played a "major role" in the recent rash of residential burglaries throughout the region, according to Arlington Police Chief Frederick Ryan. Two More Reported Break-Ins But Police Also Make an Arrest Bow Street Home Reportedly Entered While Resident Asleep Revere Man Arrested After Early Morning Rollover in Arlington Heights 8 Things to Know About Medical Marijuana …
Arlington Heights Panera Closing What Should Replace Panera? Arlington Police Warn Residents of Recent Spike in House Breaks: See the map of recent home break-ins in Arlington. Recent Spike in Home Break-Ins: Are You Concerned? Elderly Woman Home During Attempted Break-In When Is Anthony's East Side Deli Opening? Where Are the Worst Potholes in Arlington? Arlington Residents Running the 2013 Boston Marathon: See if you know any of the 44 runners. Share Your Boston Marathon Story! Arlington Teen Skier Competes on International Level Police and Fire Local Business Vandalized Woman Injured in …
Veteran's Heartwarming Note to Local Woman Goes Viral: The note, which was left anonymously on Samantha Ford's car outside the Dunkin' Donuts in Arlington Heights, had received nearly 1.7 million Facebook 'Likes' and more than 200,000 shares as of early Wednesday morning. Bat-Wielding Man Allegedly Breaks Into Off-Duty Officer's Home: The Arlington Police officer drew his service weapon during the incident, according to police. Selectmen Oppose Bottled-Water Ban for Arlington: The board voted against the proposed ban Monday. However, Town Meeting could still pass it next month with a …
Selectmen Support Self-Service Gasoline in Arlington in 4-1 Vote: The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Monday night in support of the Town Meeting warrant articlethat would allow self-service gasoline in Arlington for the first time in the town’s history. Ruling Made in Annie LaCourt, Husband Case: A Cambridge District Court judge continued the case against former selectman Annie LaCourt and her husband, Mark Burstein, without a finding for one year Thursday, March 7, according to a Middlesex District Attorney's Office spokeswoman. Live Blog Recap: Arlington Home on 'Hoarding: Buried Alive' Is …
Arlington Heights Panera Closing: After weeks of rumors and speculation, it’s official: the Arlington Heights Panera is closing near the end of the month. A Panera Bread spokeswoman confirmed the news Wednesday, although she would not specify which day will be the bakery’s last. What Should Replace Panera? An Open Letter to Cambridge: A relatively new Arlington resident explains her family's decision to leave Cambridge. Work Begins on One of Arlington's Most Dangerous Intersections Library Director, Selectman to Dress Up as Clifford the Big Red Dog VIDEO: Arlington Catholic Girls’ Hockey …
VIDEO: Residents Voice Opinions on Mass. Ave. Corridor Project: The main sticking point at Tuesday's hearing was the number of travel lanes. LETTER: 'MassDOT Can Do Better' LETTER: Cars on Mass. Ave. Go Too Fast Overnight Parking Question to Go Before Voters in April: Although the ballot question is non-binding, its results could lead to action. VIDEO: From Nanjing to Arlington Heights, the Story of Szechuan’s Dumpling: Quan Luu keeps true to her family's traditions in new venture. Arlington Public Schools Announces New High School Principal Spy Ponders Up for Nation’s ‘Most Unique High …
New Arlington Heights Restaurant Opening Thursday Szechuan’s Dumpling Now Open, What’s Your Take? Newland Road Man Charged with Attempted Murder Should Arlington Require Covered Recycling Bins? Arlingtonians Arlington Mailman Makes Last Delivery After 43 Years Arlington Man Wins Big on Scratch Ticket Nancy T. Galkowski, Arlington's Former Deputy Town Manager, Dies at 58 Photo of the Day: McDonald-Meteer Is No. 1 Arlington Resident Recognized for 'Outstanding Service' at Middlesex District Attorney's Office Police and Fire Arlington Man, Woman Face Heroin-Related Charges BU Professor on …
Bottled-Water Ban Next for Arlington?:  Last spring, Town Meeting members put a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Arlington. This spring, they’ll get a chance to ban the sale of bottled water in town. Three Arlington High seniors, Amy Currul, Sonia Zacher and Marina Milan, collected enough signatures to place the proposed ban on this spring’s Special Town Meeting warrant. POLL: Bottled-Water Ban for Arlington? Selectmen Pursuing Non-Binding Ballot Question on Overnight Parking: The Board of Selectmen unanimously decided Monday night to pursue putting a non-binding ballot question on…
Arlington Patch's continuing coverage of this weekend's blizzard PHOTOS: Blizzard of 2013 in Arlington: Share your blizzard photos and videos with the Arlington community by uploading them to this gallery. Arlington Boys & Girls Club Concludes Investigation Into Sexual-Abuse Allegations But Questions Remain: The Arlington Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney's Office are now investigating the allegations. Arlington Boys & Girls Club's Investigation Into Sexual-Abuse Allegations Surfaces Four Arlington High School Principal Finalists Named What Are the New Signals on Mill Street …
Arlington Man, Two Others Allegedly Raped Curry College Student: The incident allegedly took place after a dance at the Milton campus on Sunday, Jan. 20. Masseuse in Arlington Charged with ‘Sexual Conduct for a Fee’: A masseuse at Blue Sky Spa in Arlington Center was recently arrested and charged with “sexual conduct for a fee,” according to Arlington Police Capt. Richard Flynn. Selectmen Take Moment of Silence for Judy Pearson, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Advocate Belmont Hill Donates $85,000 Floor to Ed Burns Arena Arlington Public Schools Announces Special Education Director Finalists New …
New Business Now Open in Arlington Center: A new business is now up and running in the old Jeans Dirt Cheap space in Arlington Center. Frames…with a history opened at 21 Mystic St., one of the storefronts along the path to the right of the Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum, last Thursday, Jan. 17, according to its owner Bill Phaneuf. Stop & Shop Acquires Neighboring Johnnie's Foodmaster Lease, But Plans Unknown: Is Stop & Shop planning to open a store across the street from East Arlington, or does it have other plans for the former West Somerville Johnnie's? New Deli 'Opening Soon' in East Arlington…
Updated Open Dates for Three New Arlington Businesses See Arlington's Active Firearms Licenses Epping Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder: The alleged incident took place Friday, Jan. 11. When's the Last Time You Saw (or Heard) a Coyote in Arlington? VIDEO: Winchester High Hockey Player Serves Arlington ‘Fettuccine Alfredo’ on Ice: Winchester forward Nolan Redler’s post-game interview with ESPNBoston.com after his team’s 3-0 win over Arlington Saturday has gone viral. Police Log: Jan 11-13 Arrests in Arlington: Jan. 8-15
Alleged Bank Robbers Arraigned: An Arlington woman is being held on $100,000 bail. Arlington Woman, Somerville Man in Custody Charged in Connection with Bank Robberies East Cambridge Savings Bank Robbed Flu Cases Up 15-Fold in Arlington This Season: It's not too late to get vaccinated. Flu Cases 'Widespread,' Says Red Cross: Boston declared a public health emergency on Wednesday, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 flu-related deaths so far this season. Wings Over Arlington Now Open and Hiring Selectmen Approve New ‘Froyo’ Shop’s License: Self-serve frozen yogurt in …
Arlington Native Allegedly Nearly Decapitates Prostitute in Fatal Stabbing in Florida: Paul Charles Farina, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, according to reports. Summer Street Man Charged with Attempted Murder: The alleged incident took place on Christmas Eve. Self-Serve 'Froyo' Craze Coming to Arlington?: A new self-serve spot is on the Board of Selectmen's next agenda. PHOTOS: Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Arlington in 2012 Arlington Woman's Baby First Born at Winchester Hospital in 2013: Hunter Joseph was born at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. What Business Would …
PHOTOS/VIDEO: A Look Inside the New Alta Brigham Square Apartments Annie LaCourt, Husband Arraigned: The former Arlington selectman and her husband’s next court date is Wednesday, Jan. 30, for a pre-trial hearing. Arlington Police and Other Local Departments Delivering Letters to Boy With Cancer Photo of the Day: #Cards4Nathan  Microburst Photo Gallery Tops Arlington's Most Viewed of 2012: Arlington's most viewed articles of 2012: Nos.10-1. Nos. 20-11 Nos. 27-21 Photos Share Your Sandy Hook Tree Lighting Photos Photo of the Day: The New Barismo PHOTOS: Holiday Treats at Angelina's Pastry …
Arlington High Teams Forced to Forfeit Wins from Last Year: The school district recently discovered that several student athletes who competed for the high school last year were academically ineligible under MIAA rules. Report: School District Trying to Fire Athletic Director Ted Dever: Arlington Superintendent Kathleen Bodie has told Dever it’s due to his past job performance, but Dever’s attorney isn’t buying it, according to the Boston.com report. Arlington Woman, Co-Worker Win $50 Million Powerball Jackpot: Dec. 12, 2012 was more than a once-in-a-lifetime date, it was indeed a lucky day …
17 New Affordable Apartments Available at Old Brigham’s Site PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations in Arlington PHOTOS: Arlington Center Businesses Get in the Holiday Spirit Gift Ideas at Arlington’s Local Businesses New this week … Isis ParentingTerra Nostra Jewelry Police and Fire Annie LaCourt Arraignment Postponed Arlington Teen Temporarily Banned from Boston for Alleged Graffiti Arlington Man Reportedly Loses $53,000 in Internet Scam Pedestrian Struck at Cleveland Street and Broadway Fire at Community Safety Building Arrests in Arlington: Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Photos of the Day A Staple of Christmas in …

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