Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Selectman Steven Byrne Explains Question 2

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Steven Byrne, a selectman and Upland Road resident.

I am writing in hopes of better explaining my thoughts for seeking the other members of the Board of Selectmen support in placing the overnight parking ban question on this week’s ballot. The question simply asks, “Do you favor the Town’s current overnight parking ban?” The vote is non-binding and, for me, it would be a barometer to gauge our community’s feelings towards an important issue. Following this election, it is my hope to look at the results of this question to determine if there is an appetite to consider amending the current overnight restrictions. Voting “No” on this question does not mean that there will automatically be overnight parking allowed throughout the town. However, depending on the results, the board could begin a …

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QUESTION 1: Shall the Town Have Four Vehicular Travel Lanes on Mass. Ave. in East Arlington as Now Practiced?

Consider the comments section below your forum to discuss Question 1 leading up to Saturday's vote. We’ll keep this article on the homepage all week.

It’s election week here in Arlington, and one of the hottest items on Saturday’s ballot is “Question 1” on the Mass. Ave. Corridor Project. Here is how it will appear on the ballot: Question 1. This question is not-binding. Shall the Town have four vehicular travel lanes on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington as now practiced? YES NO Consider the comments section below your forum to discuss Question 1 leading up to the vote. We’ll keep this article on the homepage all week. Also see: “QUESTION 2: Do You Favor the Town’s Current Overnight Parking Ban?” As quick background, Question 1 was put on the ballot by a citizen petition, which was organized by Eric Berger, a Town Meeting member from Hamilton Road who has vocally opposed the …

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Dean

8:37 am on Monday, April 8, 2013

Crooked Townies, I agree with you...We need a city form of government. This town meeting form was sufficient in days gone by but now we need more representative form of govt. TM meeting members are not involved with the issues daily and cant wait for Leone to bring down the gavel for adjournment. Greeley likes to quote how a lot of towns our size operate, well a lot of towns our size have a city …   more ›

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LETTER: Sustainable Arlington Supports Mass. Ave. Corridor Project

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Sustainable Arlington, which is a Vision2020 Environment Task Group Committee and a chapter of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network.

Please vote “NO” on the misleading referendum known as Question 1 that seeks to derail the Mass. Ave. Corridor Project. Let the Town and State know that you favor a transportation vision for Arlington that meets our future needs in a balanced way.  Here’s why we recommend voting “NO.” Despite what opponents say, Mass. Ave. today does not have four lanes.  Officially, it has a single, variable-width lane in each direction, but cars regularly drive side by side—or swerve and pass. Under current guidelines which determine roadway design and funding, Mass. Ave. does not qualify for four traffic lanes because it is not consistently wide enough. Maintaining “four lanes as practiced” will cause Arlington to lose $5.8 million in State and federal …

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Mark Kaepplein

1:55 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tim, the four lane markings are imaginary like the hoards of bicyclists to justify giving them a travel lane, and all your imaginary friends who are the majority wanting 3 lanes!   more ›

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LETTER: Arlington Avocado Editor on Town Meeting Candidacy

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Kurt Fusaris, the editor of the Arlington Avocado, a Precinct 8 Town Meeting candidate and Pleasant Street resident.

My name is Kurt Fusaris. I write and edit the Arlington Avocado, which brings a lighter side to Arlington’s most pressing issues. I have decided to bring that same flavor to Town Hall as a member of Town Meeting from Precinct 8. I have lived in Arlington for almost six years, and I currently live on Pleasant Street. I have demonstrated a commitment to the community in which I am so proud to call home. I was also an employee here in Arlington for a year and a half, with temporary stints as both a speech-language pathologist and science teacher, respectively. Over the past six years, I have been inceasingly involved with town affairs. I am a member of the Arlington Cultural Council. I have worked on several campaigns, including the override …

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LETTER: The Arlington Renaissance

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Joe Curro, a selectman and Millett Street resident.

Arlington is experiencing a renaissance. Empty storefronts are rapidly being filled. Our schools are high-performing and competitive with the rest of the nation. And our real estate market remains one of the strongest in the country. There is a vibrant, young management team in Town Hall, and key education leadership positions have been filled. Our local finances are stable, and long-delayed undertakings, such as the Thompson School rebuild and the Symmes redevelopment project are on track. New public art initiatives are thriving, and our school music programs have earned widespread acclaim. On April 6th, voters will have the opportunity to continue this track record of success. By returning Kirsi Allison-Ampe, Judson Pierce and Paul …

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LETTER: Be There for Kevin Greeley on April 6

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Barbara Goodman, a former Arlington School Committee member and Walnut Street resident.

There are many people who have worked hard over the year to make Arlington a better place to live. But only one of them is running for the Board of Selectmen. Kevin Greeley has dedicated a significant part (24 years) of his adult life to the Town of Arlington. I am particularly grateful for the commitment he has made to our schools. Kevin has been a relentless champion of our efforts to rebuild all of our elementary schools and he has worked tirelessly to ensure that all Arlington Public Schools are adequately funded. We have worked side-by-side on this issue for years. In addition, Kevin has worked to create a town that is welcoming to all and that is attractive and safe, with rising property values and a vibrant business community. Kevin…

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VIDEO: Selectmen Candidates on Mass. Ave. Corridor Project

See what incumbent Kevin Greeley and challenger Maria Romano had to say Thursday night about the hot-button issue. It's one of the major differences in their campaigns.

Arlington's Town Elections are Saturday, April 6. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the Board of Selectmen's race, 24-year incumbent Kevin Greeley is being challenged by Maria Romano for a three-year seat. Here is how "Question 1," referenced above, appears on the ballot: Question 1. This question is not-binding. Shall the Town have four vehicular travel lanes on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington as now practiced? YES NO Submit a Letter to the Editor on these candidates or the Mass. Ave. Corridor Project/"Question 1."

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SteveM

11:07 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Hi Charlie, you're from somerville. I'm from East Arlington. Your opinion in matters of Arlington elections is totally irrelevant.   more ›