{
 "city": "Arlington",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/arlingtonma/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Envision Arlington: Standing Committee",
   "headline": "Envision Arlington committee meets to approve minutes and plan town day",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9618",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1612"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Hybrid Town Meeting Study Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews draft plan for hybrid town meeting pilot",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9596",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1611"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission",
   "headline": "Rainbow Commission plans 2026-27 events calendar",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9699",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1622"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Commission for Arts & Culture Grants Committee",
   "headline": "Grants Committee to discuss LCC guidelines and approve Porchfest report",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9741",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1630"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss budget and grant opportunities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9734",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1629"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Board to vote on FY26 budget review and FY27 request",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9679",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1618"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals votes on Docket #3910 at 44 Dow Ave",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9629",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1615"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9702",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1620"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "AHS Building Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9709",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1623"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to hold hearings on four properties",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1617"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Town Meeting Procedures Committee",
   "headline": "Town Meeting Procedures Committee to review hybrid pilot and meeting guidelines",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9697",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1616"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Permanent Town Building Committee ",
   "headline": "Permanent Town Building Committee to discuss Town Yard Project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9622",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1613"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Civilian Police Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Civilian Police Advisory Commission reviews body camera policy and past meeting minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9623",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1614"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Retirement Board",
   "headline": "Arlington Retirement Board to vote on July payroll and expense warrants",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9592",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1610"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to vote on minutes and decisions for three dockets",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9621",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1414"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board of Assessors to discuss abatements, exemptions, and ATB cases in executive session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9518",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1608"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Heights Neighborhood Action Plan Implementation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses next steps for Heights Business District",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9499",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1607"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Overlay District Committee",
   "headline": "Affordable Housing Overlay District committee meets to plan next steps and updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9519",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1609"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "School Committee Meeting - Remote",
   "headline": "School Committee to discuss LPN position, absence incentives, and dual-licensed educator role",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9551",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1603"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to discuss and potentially vote on host community agreement with Bud's Goods",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9546",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=508"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Clean Energy Future Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review Net Zero Action Plan draft",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9084",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1415"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Envision Arlington: Civic Engagement Group",
   "headline": "Civic Engagement Group discusses flyer distribution, pedestrian safety video, and possible name change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1605"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hold public hearings on three construction projects affecting wetlands and buffer zones",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9462",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=475"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board",
   "headline": "Trust to review developer RFP and affordable housing projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1606"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "Historic commission to hear handicap access plan for 7 Jason Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9163",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1429"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Capital Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Capital Planning Committee to elect officers and review minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1604"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Redevelopment Board",
   "headline": "Board to hold three public hearings on development projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9176",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1431"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Envision Arlington: Standing Committee",
   "headline": "Envision Arlington committee to review survey results and plan Town Day",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9164",
   "minutes_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9503",
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1430"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Registrars",
   "headline": "Board of Registrars to vote on overseas voter applications",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/8664",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1227"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "AHS Building Committee - Finance Subcommittee",
   "headline": "AHS Building Finance Subcommittee to review pay app #75 and discuss Life Skill Café work",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9135",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1426"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zero Waste Committee",
   "headline": "Zero Waste Committee to discuss FY27 outreach budget and food scrap diversion",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9102",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1418"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Public Memorial Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on historic marker for Dr. George F. Grant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9131",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1425"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Human Rights Commission",
   "headline": "Arlington Human Rights Commission to elect co-chair and allocate 2026 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9108",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1416"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Tree Committee",
   "headline": "Arlington Tree Committee to review tree preservation bylaw activity and discuss membership changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9110",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://arlingtonma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=1420"
  }
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}