Letters to the Editor

LETTER: 'Books for Bill' Seeking Donations

A committee's been formed to make sure that the Thompson School's Bill Shea Library is well-stocked when it opens next fall.

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Sheri Baron on behalf of the "Books for Bill" Committee. This past summer we lost a very beloved member of our community. Bill Shea had long served Arlington as a member of Town Meeting, the Arlington Human Rights Commission, and the Permanent Town Building Committee, among many other civic and cultural pursuits. Bill was a champion for our town’s school system, as evidenced by his tireless advocacy and work on re-building Arlington’s schools. Bill was an avid reader, and a firm believer that education, particularly reading, could make a critical difference in the lives of young people. Bill often cited “The Little Engine that Could” to motivate young and old alike. Last spring, the Arlington …

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Three Places to Donate Locally This Holiday Season

The Arlington Food Pantry, Arlington Heating Assistance Program and Books for Bill could all use your help.

The following is from the Town of Arlington. As you make your year-end donations, please consider a donation to the following local initiatives. Arlington Food Pantry The Arlington Food Pantry has been distributing food to thousands of Arlington families since 1990. The Food Pantry is totally subsidized by monetary donations and food donations from the generous residents of Arlington. For more information on the Arlington Food Pantry, please visit arlingtonma.gov/foodpantry. Arlington Heating Assistance Program Like the Arlington Food Pantry, the Arlington Heating Assistance Program has been helping Arlington families with home heating emergencies for many years through generous donations from Arlington residents and businesses. For more …

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