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?

Stop & Shop has acquired the lease to the former Johhnie's Foodmaster site in West Somerville, just across Alewife Brook Parkway from the Arlington town line, but the supermarket company has not announced what it plans to do with the site. "I don't have any news I can share yet," said Suzi Robinson, a spokesperson for Stop & Shop's New England Division. She said she's hoping to announce news about the site sometime during the week of Jan. 28. The Johnnie's at 105 Alewife Brook Parkway in West Somerville closed in November of 2012, along with the company's nine other locations in Eastern Massachusetts, including the one at 808 Mass. Ave. in Arlington. Six of those 10 stores, including the one in Arlington, were transferred to Whole Foods. …

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After Seizure, Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

The following information was supplied by the Arlington Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

An Arlington man was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct Tuesday, after he allegedly acted belligerently toward emergency medical services personnel who were trying to assist him after a seizure. According to the police report, Arlington Fire Department and Armstrong Ambulance personnel were called to Stop and Shop minutes after 8 p.m. for a report of a man who appeared to be having a seizure. Police say that Kenneth C. Marquis, 53, of Arlington, refused a medical evaluation after the episode. Arlington firefighters requested several more times to evaluate Marquis, but he turned the service down, according to the police report. Following procedure, an Arlington Police officer asked Marquis to sign a medical refusal affidavit. It was …

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Frugal Family

Early April Deals in Arlington

"Frugal Family" is a weekly column dedicated to giving you five great local deals.

This week, Arlington Patch's "Frugal Family" scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on shopping. The following is a list of deals for the week of April 5through April 11. Stop and Shop and Shell Double Coupons Deal: In this week's circular, Stop and Shop has teamed up with Shell to give shoppers double coupons. These special coupons double the value of any other Stop and Shop coupon you have - up to 99 cents. As an added incentive, the coupons can alternatively be used for up to 30 cents off per gallon at Shell. And as always, there are dozens of weekly deals at Stop and Shop, like buy one get one free on fresh blueberries and strawberries. Click here to see the full circular. Good Through: April 5– 7 Fabric Corner Weekly …

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Dinner Deals, Painting and Something Special for Camera Enthusiasts

"Frugal Family" is a weekly column dedicated to giving you five great local deals.

This week's "Frugal Family," Arlington Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on hardware supplies and home goods, flowers, gym membership, moving services and special Valentine's Day sales. The following is a list of deals for the week of February 21-28. 1. Dominos Deals and Coupons Deal: If you're stuck in a bind this week on what to feed the kids one night, or just want a cheap treat for yourself, from now until the end of the month, Domino's is offering special online pizza coupons good for savings on a variety of pizzas and other foods like two Large two Topping Pizzas, your choice of a 10-piece Chicken Side, any Bread side and a two-Liter of Coca-Cola for just $29.99. Click here for more information. Good through…

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