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Friday, April 5, 2013

Power Outage in Arlington Center

Town Hall is one of the building's affected.

There is currently a power outage along Mass. Ave. in Arlington Center, according to a town release. Town Hall phones and email are offline. According to NStar’s Outage Map, 85 customers were affected as of 11 a.m. Friday. Power is expected to be restored by noon, according to the town.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

New Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop Coming to Arlington Center

The 'froyo' craze continues in Arlington.

A new self-serve frozen yogurt, or “froyo,” shop is coming to Arlington Center. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a common victualler, or operating, license for “Yummy’s” Monday night. The shop is going in at 474 Mass. Ave., the former home of Something Extra, a women’s boutique. The storefront is to the right of Sweet Chili. Aneesh Bhambri, a Burlington resident who owns the Sprint store in Arlington Center, as well as two others, is the man behind the shop. He previously owned eight Verizon stores, including the one in Arlington Center. Yummy’s is the second froyo shop slated for Arlington. Frozland Frozen Yogurt is moving into 882B Mass. Ave., across the street from Arlington High School, as well. Self-serve frozen yogurt has …

Susan Ruderman

3:08 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Glad it won't be a convenience store/bank/nail salon//pizza place or anything else we already have ample supply of!   more ›

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Power Outage Near Arlington Center

Power should be fully restored with generators sometime between 1 and 2 a.m. this morning, according to an NSTAR spokeswoman.

With temperatures in the mid teens Saturday night, roughly 150 Arlington homes lost power shortly before 11 p.m. because of a faulty cable, according to NSTAR spokeswoman Mary Ellen Molloy. As of 11:50 p.m., 28 of those homes, on Jason, Central and Court streets, were still without power. Molloy said NSTAR should have power fully restored to the area with generators sometime between 1 and 2 a.m. this morning. Sign up for Arlington Patch’s breaking news alerts.

Andrew W.

12:08 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013

This is in addition to the blackout along Mass Ave west of the center earlier in the night?   more ›

Friday, January 25, 2013

New Business Now Open in Arlington Center

See what has replaced Jeans Dirt Cheap.

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. Phaneuf has made and sold picture frames, mirrors, small furniture and home décor accessories with antique and reclaimed wood for about five years at various art shows, craft fairs and artisan markets, most notably the SoWa Vintage Market every Sunday in Boston’s South End. The Arlington store, however, is his first retail spot. “It allows me to stay in one place and be available, be consistent,” he said Wednesday afternoon. Phaneuf’s new store not only …

Saturday, December 8, 2012

PHOTOS: 10 Gift Ideas at Isis Parenting

Part of a series highlighting Arlington's local businesses before the holidays.

Now through Sunday, Dec. 16, spend $100 or more at Isis Parenting and receive 25 percent off (members will receive an additional 10 percent off). Isis Parenting's website Gift Ideas at Arlington's Local Businesses If you're a local business owner in Arlington and would like to be a part of the series, email Arlington Patch Editor John Waller at john.waller@patch.com.

Monday, December 3, 2012

PHOTOS: Arlington Center Businesses Get in the Holiday Spirit

Local business owners dressed up their storefronts for this past Saturday's Holiday Stroll. Let us know who did it best by posting a comment below.

If you're a local business owner who would like to be included in this gallery, you can upload photos by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above or send them to Arlington Patch Editor John Waller at john.waller@patch.com.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Gift Ideas at Arlington’s Local Businesses

A series highlighting Arlington’s local businesses before the holidays.

Photos: 10 Gift Ideas at … 13FOREST Gallery Arlington Centered Batiz Coyote Impressions Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens DrumConnection Firefly Moon Isis Parenting Maxima Gift Center Terra Nostra Jewelry

Friday, November 30, 2012

PHOTOS: 10 Gift Ideas at Coyote Impressions

Part of a series highlighting Arlington's local businesses before the holidays.

Gift Ideas at Arlington's Local Businesses If you're a local business owner in Arlington and would like to be a part of the series, email Arlington Patch Editor John Waller at john.waller@patch.com.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Arlington Center Holiday Stroll This Saturday

See the list of give-aways, discounts and specials below.

Arlington Center shops and restaurants will have give-aways, discounts and specials this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., during the 2012 Holiday Stroll. Participating retail shops will create special holiday window displays, which will be revealed that morning, and many will have refreshments for shoppers. There will also be caroling groups, special menus at local restaurants and live entertainment. The Regent Theatre will host its annual Legacy Dancers Holiday Spectacular in the morning and a free variety show with music, dance and film in the evening. The Center has created a list of participating shops and restaurants on its Facebook page (details will be updated on the Facebook page up until the event): Arlington Centered: 5-8 p.m. …

Donald Mei

2:52 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

The Christmas Stroll sounds nice.   more ›

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

New Boutique Now Open in Arlington Center

The aptly-named Arlington Centered, or 'aC' for short, opened Saturday, Sept. 29.

Arlington Centered, a new boutique from the owners of Davis Squared in Somerville, has opened for business in Arlington Center. The “fun and funky” gift shop at 487 Massachusetts Ave., the recently vacated Main Event Tuxedo spot, opened its doors Saturday, Sept. 29, according to its website and Facebook page. The store’s Facebook page has a photo gallery of its colorful interior and merchandise. The boutiques’ owners, husband-and-wife Paul and Melisa Christie, opened Davis Squared five years ago at 409 Highland Ave. in Somerville. They said the new location in Arlington will have its own identity. Main Event Tuxedo had been open for more than 15 years. Have you been to Arlington Centered? If so, what were your initial impressions? Let us …

dsangdhw

11:20 pm on Friday, October 19, 2012

Hello,everybody,the good shoping place,the new season approaching, click in. Let's facelift bar! ===== http://www.gocntrade.com ==== Air jordan(1-24)shoes $33, Air max shoes (TN LTD BW 90 180),$32 Nike shox(R4,NZ,OZ,TL1,TL2,TL3) $32, handbags(Coach lv fendi d&g) $33, Tshirts (Polo ,ed hardy,lacoste) $20, Jean(True Religion,ed hardy,coogi) $35, Sunglasses(Oakey,coach,Gucci,Armaini) $16, New era …   more ›

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