Arlington, MA

Envision Arlington: Standing Committee

The Envision Arlington Standing Committee will review and approve the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss planning for Town Day, and receive an update on the Learning Town initiative. No minutes were taken for the July 20, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 10, 2026
• Town Day planning discussion
• Learning Town initiative update

Hybrid Town Meeting Study Committee

The Hybrid Town Meeting Study Committee will review a draft pilot plan for future town meetings. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote participation available via Zoom.

LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission

The Rainbow Commission will discuss and plan its events calendar for the 2026-27 year, including Town Day and a back-to-school event. The meeting also includes updates from liaisons to the Police Department, Library, Select Board, and other town bodies.

• Focus topic: Events Calendar 2026-27 (15 min discussion)
• Upcoming Town Day on Sept 19, 10:30am-4:30pm on Mass Ave
• APS Back to School Event on Sept 26, 11am-1pm at Arlington High School lawn (date not confirmed)
• Liaison updates from DEI, Police Department, Library, Select Board, Council on Aging, and Schools

Commission for Arts & Culture Grants Committee

The ACAC Grants Committee will discuss the Mass Cultural Council's LCC guidelines and schedule, review the status of 2026 grant projects, and vote on the final report for Arlington Porchfest 2026. They will also confirm a new member and discuss officer transitions.

• Discussion of LCC guidelines and schedule from Mass Cultural Council email of July 13
• Vote on Arlington Porchfest 2026 final report
• Review of 2026 cycle project status and approval of reports
• Confirmation of Kayla Murphy as new committee member
• Discussion of officer transition process

Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board

The Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss recruitment of new members, grant opportunities from The Boston Foundation, planning for an Arlington Town Day booth, and the board budget. The meeting is largely discussion and planning, with no final votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of The Boston Foundation grant opportunities
• Planning for Arlington Town Day booth
• Board budget discussion

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review and vote on the FY26 budget and FY27 request. The board will also discuss annual grants for partner organizations and state aid to libraries.

• FY26 Budget Review and FY27 Request (vote)
• FY27 Partner Organization Annual Grants
• State Aid to Libraries Review
• Review of FY26 Annual Report Information Survey
• Strategic Plan Update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals will meet remotely to vote on a decision for Docket #3910 at 44 Dow Ave. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

• Member Vote: Approval of Decision for Docket #3910 at 44 Dow Ave

Zoning Board of Appeals

AHS Building Committee

Historical Commission

The Arlington Historical Commission will conduct formal hearings and an appeal for four properties at its August 4, 2026 meeting. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom, with registration required for participation.

• 35 Bartlett Avenue — formal hearing
• 9 Lancaster Road — formal hearing
• 11 Ridge Street — continued formal hearing
• 12 Lockeland Avenue — appeal for removal of property

Town Meeting Procedures Committee

The committee will discuss procedures for a hybrid pilot and review the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting also includes updates to Town Meeting Guidelines and a review of how information about warrant article hearings is published.

• Discussion of hybrid pilot procedures
• Debrief from 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Updates to Town Meeting Guidelines
• Review of pilot for publishing warrant article hearing information
• Discussion of processes for main motions and warrant article hearings

Permanent Town Building Committee

The Arlington Permanent Town Building Committee will meet to review the Town Yard Project and conduct an executive session on the same topic. The meeting will also cover procedural items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Town Yard Project discussion
• Executive session on Town Yard Project

Civilian Police Advisory Commission

The Arlington Civilian Police Advisory Commission will review and vote on minutes from May and June 2026 meetings, discuss the rollout of body cameras, and hear updates from the Community Police Academy and public complaint processes. The meeting will also cover upcoming community events like National Night Out.

• Review and approve June 25 and May 28 meeting minutes
• Body Camera policy and rollout discussion
• Community Police Academy update
• Complaint and commendation form review

Retirement Board

The Arlington Contributory Retirement Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve routine financial documents, minutes, and membership updates. The board will also review pension fund statements and the second-quarter budget, with votes on retirement applications, refunds, and rollovers.

• Motion and vote to approve July Expense Warrants and July Payroll Warrant
• Motion and vote on Retirement Applications
• Motion and vote on Refunds and Rollovers
• Review PRIM and Wellington Trust Statements
• Review of 2nd Quarter Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on meeting minutes and decisions for two prior dockets, and hold a hearing for a new application at 44 Dow Ave. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or financial items.

• Vote to approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Vote to approve decision for Docket #3908 at 15 Janet Rd
• Vote to approve decision for Docket #3905 at 87 Grand View Rd
• Hearing for Docket #3910 at 44 Dow Ave

Board of Assessors

This is a largely procedural meeting with no major public decisions listed. The board will discuss old and new business, a director position, and growth, followed by an executive session for abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases.

• Discussion of a Director Position
• Discussion of Growth
• Executive session on Abatements
• Executive session on Exemptions
• Executive session on ATB Cases

Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee

The Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss next steps for the Heights Business District. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee

The Arlington Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee will review past meeting minutes, coordinate a joint meeting with the ARB, draft a memo for the ARB, and provide an update on the AHOD mapping project. The committee will also discuss Town Day scheduled for September 19.

• Approval of June 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Joint AHOD/ARB meeting on August 10 at 7:30PM at Community Center
• Draft memo to ARB
• Update on AHOD mapping project
• Town Day on September 19

School Committee Meeting - Remote

The Arlington School Committee will discuss and possibly approve several personnel items, including a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position, an absence incentive recommendation for AEA-A and AEA-D units, and a split dual-licensed educator position. The meeting also includes a budget transfer, an update on enrollments and class sizes, and a consent agenda item for a $766,418.55 warrant.

• Discussion and possible approval – LPN Position
• Discussion and possible approval – Absence Incentive Recommendation AEA-A and AEA-D
• Discussion and possible approval – Split dual-licensed educator – .4 ML/.6 Special Education Position
• Budget Transfers
• Warrant #26320, 6-30-2026, $766,418.55

Select Board

The Select Board will hear a presentation on MWRA combined sewer overflows, discuss and potentially vote on a draft host community agreement with Bud's Goods, and consider several appointments and permits. Other items include a tree hearing at Veterans Memorial Park, a cable license renewal process, and a traffic calming guide presentation.

• MWRA Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) Presentation
• Discussion & Potential Vote: Draft Host Community Agreement from Bud's Goods
• Tree Hearing at Veterans Memorial Park
• Cable License Renewal Process
• Design of Massachusetts Avenue Crossing at Library Way

Clean Energy Future Committee

The Clean Energy Future Committee will review a draft update to the Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) and receive sustainability updates. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment accepted via email.

Envision Arlington: Civic Engagement Group

This is a regular meeting of the Civic Engagement Group, a town committee. Members will discuss updates on ongoing projects including a pedestrian safety video for youth and elderly, collaboration with the Arlington Housing Authority, and a block party permitting process. They will also consider a possible name change for the group and improving the group's website.

• Youth and elderly pedestrian safety video project in August
• Continuation of work with Arlington Housing Authority to increase resident participation
• Discussion about a possible name change for the group
• Block Party permitting (making the process easier)
• Town Day presence (to be discussed)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent for construction projects that would alter protected resource areas, including a new home at 0 Reed Street, an addition at 91 Sunnyside Avenue, and commercial work at 26 Dudley Street. The commission will also discuss the Water Bodies Working Group, Tree Committee Liaison, Symmes Conservation Restriction, and a request for a Certificate of Compliance at 5-7 Mystic Lake Drive.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for single-family home at 0 Reed Street affecting Buffer Zone and Adjacent Upland Resource Area
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for addition and carport at 91 Sunnyside Avenue affecting Buffer Zone, Flooding area, and Riverfront Area of Alewife Brook
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent to demolish structure and add to commercial building at 26 Dudley Street affecting Riverfront Area of Mill Brook
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 5-7 Mystic Lake Drive (DEP #091-0352)
• Discussion of Symmes Conservation Restriction

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will discuss updates on its Action Plan, including a developer RFP and project updates for creating affordable housing, as well as preserving existing units. The board will also receive a report to the Select Board and an update on federal housing legislation. The meeting is largely procedural with no final votes on specific items.

• Report on Developer RFP for creating affordable housing
• Update on inventory of existing affordable housing units
• Working Group update on building financial strength of the Trust
• Update on federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
• Discussion of Town Day on September 19th

Historic Districts Commission

The Arlington Historic District Commission will hold a continuation of a formal hearing for a handicap access project at 7 Jason Street and an informal hearing for building modifications at 218 Pleasant Street. The commission will also consider modifying application certificates to reference design guidelines and receive a report from the Streetscape sub-committee.

• Continuation of formal hearing for handicap access at 7 Jason Street (Arlington Historical Society)
• Informal hearing for addition and building modifications at 218 Pleasant Street
• Proposed modification of application/certificates to include references to design guidelines
• Report from Streetscape sub-committee
• Appointment of alternate commissioners

Capital Planning Committee

The Arlington Capital Planning Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, hold brief public comment, and elect committee officers. No substantive decisions on capital projects are scheduled.

Redevelopment Board

The Arlington Redevelopment Board will hold public hearings on three development applications: a continued special permit for 26 Dudley Street, a new special permit for 635 Mass Ave, and a site plan review for 12 Lockeland Ave. The board will also review meeting minutes from June and July. No decisions will be made on items raised during the Open Forum.

• Public Hearing, Docket 3879, 26 Dudley Street — Special Permit Hearing (continued from 6/1/2026)
• Public Hearing, Docket 3907, 635 Mass Ave — Special Permit Hearing
• Public Hearing, Docket 3909, 12 Lockeland Ave — Site Plan Review Hearing
• Review of Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026, and July 6, 2026

Envision Arlington: Standing Committee

The Envision Arlington Standing Committee will discuss survey results, plan Town Day, and support forums on the Town Survey and Budget. The meeting also includes updates on civic engagement and social media efforts.

• Survey results discussion
• Town Day Planning
• Support for Town Survey forum
• Support for Town Budget forum
• Civic Engagement Group Update

The committee discussed plans for the September 19, 2026 Town Day, including a $100 booth fee limiting them to two booths, a rotating heat map display, and a live survey game. They also noted that the second edition of survey results will be published mid-September. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was largely procedural and planning-focused.

• No formal votes or approvals recorded; meeting was planning and discussion only
• Minutes of 06/10/25 not approved due to lack of quorum
• Membership changes noted: Ammarah Rehman joined, Johanna Meyers continues, Juli Brazile needs reappointment, Jagat Adhiyam resigning, Weslie Etienne Pierre not reappointed
• Survey results second edition to be published mid-September before Town Day
• Town Day booth application to be submitted; $100 fee limits to two booths
• Heat map display planned with hourly rotation and passer-by voting
• Live survey (favorite snack, dog breed) planned using Mentimeter and iPad
• Next meetings set for August 5 and September 9, 2026

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will discuss and vote on overseas voter applications and review plans for the September 1, 2026 primary. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Vote on overseas voter applications
• Discussion of September 1, 2026 primary

AHS Building Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Arlington High School Building Finance Subcommittee will meet remotely to review a budget update, discuss and potentially approve additional work for the Life Skill Café, and review/approve Consigli Pay Application #75. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and new business.

• Consigli Pay App #75 review/approval
• Life Skill Café additional work discussion/approval
• Budget update
• Meeting minutes approval

Zero Waste Committee

The Zero Waste Committee will review June meeting minutes, discuss ongoing initiatives including data collection, a town dashboard, and food scrap diversion, and plan for Town Day. They will also consider a proposed FY27 education and outreach budget, a possible September meeting date change, and receive updates from the Recycling Coordinator and Arlington Schools Sustainability Project Manager.

• Discussion of budget ideas for education and outreach in FY27
• Proposal to move September 2026 meeting to September 10
• Review of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Updates on food scrap diversion and Town Day planning
• Subcommittee reports on Education & Outreach, Arlington on Tap, and Legislative matters

Public Memorial Committee

The Arlington Public Memorial Committee will vote on a request to install a historic marker in Florence Field playground honoring Dr. George F. Grant, a former Harvard faculty member, dentist, and inventor of the golf tee.

• Vote on installing a historic marker for Dr. George F. Grant at Florence Field playground

Human Rights Commission

The Arlington Human Rights Commission will hold its July 15, 2026 meeting to introduce a new commissioner, elect a co-chair, review past minutes, and discuss rule-of-law projects. The body will also debate and vote on allocating the new fiscal year budget across its working groups.

• Election of new co-chair for FY2026
• Vote on 2026 budget allocation to working groups
• Review of incidents and complaints (Appendix A)
• Updates on Rule of Law Projects (20 min)
• Introduction of new Commissioner Korm Sovannarith

Tree Committee

The Arlington Tree Committee will meet to receive an update from the Department of Public Works on the Tree Preservation Bylaw, including hearings and appeals, and to discuss committee composition following a recent Town Bylaw amendment. The meeting will also cover subcommittee reports on watering and planting programs, and follow-up on specific street trees.

• Tree Preservation Bylaw update from DPW (Tim Lecuivre) — hearings, appeals, and town projects
• Committee membership changes under Title II Bylaw Amendment (Article 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting)
• Watering subcommittee report including guidance from the Town and interaction with Newton Tree Conservancy
• Planting programs update: Community Tree Canopy, Back-of-Sidewalk Tree, and Adopt-a-Tree
• Follow-up on 54 Hemlock St. and Crosby St. tree issues

Disability Commission

The Arlington Disability Commission will meet on July 15 at 5:30 PM to approve June minutes, discuss the 2026 budget, and review event plans including National Night Out and a Disability Pride Event. The meeting will also cover a self-evaluation/transition plan and updates from subcommittees.

• Approve June 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2026 budget allocation
• Review plans for National Night Out event
• Discuss Disability Pride Event planning
• Review self-evaluation/transition plan

Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from the Police Department, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Planning Department, and discuss a bike tour sponsorship, Hill's Hill trail work, a music showcase, Lexington's safe cycling webpage, new state micromobility legislation, and Town Day.

• Update from the Arlington Police Department
• Update from the Transportation Advisory Committee
• Updates from the Department of Planning and Community Development
• Hill's Hill trail work
• New state micromobility legislation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting to vote on three prior decisions and hold public hearings on three new zoning appeals. The appeals involve properties at 355 Appleton St, 15 Janet Rd, and 87 Grand View Rd. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Vote to approve decision for Docket #3903 at Orchard Terrace, Unit #2
• Vote to approve decision for Docket #3904 at 25 Heath Rd
• Public hearing on Docket #3906 at 355 Appleton St
• Public hearing on Docket #3908 at 15 Janet Rd
• Public hearing on Docket #3905 at 87 Grand View Rd

The Board approved written decisions for an enclosed porch at Orchard Terrace and a second travel permit at Heath Road. A variance request for a second driveway at 355 Appleton Street was withdrawn by the applicant, and the public hearing for a mudroom at 15 Janet Road was closed.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Approved decision for Docket #3904 Orchard Terrace, Unit #2 regarding enclosed porch and extension of nonconformities (5-0)
• Approved written decision for Docket #3903 25 Heath Road granting special permit for a second travel (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of variance application for Docket #3906 355 Appleton St (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Docket #3908 15 Janet Road (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Arlington Parks & Recreation Commission will meet remotely on July 14, 2026, to discuss capital project updates for Menotomy Rocks Park, McClennan Skate Park, Crosby Courts, and a field study. The agenda also includes public comment, correspondence on issues like fishing line waste and skate park repairs, and potential policy reviews for donations and event permits.

• SumCo Contracting company outing at Reservoir Beach
• Menotomy Rocks Park, McClennan Skate Park, Crosby Courts, and Field Study capital project updates
• Correspondence on fishing line waste, crusher lot cleanup, skate park repairs, and event noise complaints
• Policy review proposed for donations and event permit processes
• Schedule of fees and Friend Group MOU under discussion

Commission for Arts & Culture Grants Committee

The ACAC Grants Committee will discuss the status of 2026 grant cycle projects and vote on the Arlington Porchfest 2026 final report. They will also address outstanding reports from the 2025 cycle, confirm a new member, and discuss officer transition. The meeting includes routine officer updates and approval of prior minutes.

• Vote on Arlington Porchfest 2026 final report
• Discussion of 2025 cycle outstanding reports
• Confirm approval of Kayla Murphy as new member
• Officer transition process discussion