Inside Arlington

Inside Arlington An experimental news digest for Arlington, MA And we want to do it in an economically sustainable way. Our initial focus is town government.

Inside Arlington was created by two Arlingtonians who are deeply concerned by the decline in local news and its impact on civic life. Our mission is to provide accessible information to Arlington residents to foster an informed and engaged citizenry. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe and recap committee meetings, which we post on this website and email as newsletters. Inside Arling

ton is a gateway to primary sources and a companion to information published by the town. Although no automated system is perfect, our testing has found the summaries accurately reflect the discussions. We invite you to listen to the official meetings and compare them – and to let us know if you find an error. This is just the beginning. We need your feedback to improve and evolve Inside Arlington. Email us at [email protected].

06/14/2024

New Post: Redevelopment Board, June 10, 2024 https://buff.ly/3VFsWQO

The board discussed the postponement of the presentation for changes to the Atwood House, highlighting that the full environmental design review and special permit submission will now be expected on July 1, 2024. Additionally, they revisited the proposed hotel project at 1207 to 1211 Massachusetts Avenue.

The board reviewed the minutes from the meeting held on May 20, 2024. No corrections or additions were reported by any of the members. A motion to approve the minutes as submitted was made, seconded, and approved.

06/02/2024

New Post: Zoning Board of Appeals, May 28, 2024

The board approved special permits for properties at 165 Franklin Street, 36 Peabody Road, 70 Robbins Road, and 57 Beacon Street, and postponed hearings for 84 Hillside Avenue and 49 Valentine Road to June 25, 2024, focusing on driveway and parking issues respectively. After extensive deliberation, a special permit for 3840 Milton Street was approved with conditions and clarifications to maintain neighborhood character and meet open space requirements.

The board has reviewed and, finding no further comments, approved the written decision on a special permit for a large addition to 165 Franklin Street.

06/02/2024

New Post: Finance Committee, May 08, 2024

Officials agreed on a wage deal with a market adjustment and new holiday observance method, affecting department budgets with an additional $76,000 needed for salary reserve funding, and corrected a $90,000 typo in Article 64 regarding the override stabilization fund.

The meeting included a discussion on the recent agreement with SEIU, the last union in negotiations, which ratified a wage deal identical to others covered in a previous meeting. They will receive a market adjustment similar to the AFSCME group and a change in how holidays are observed, resulting in...

06/02/2024

New Post: Finance Committee, May 01, 2024

The committee set a schedule for the upcoming discussions on departmental budgets and the capital plan budget, crucial for the upcoming town meeting, and emphasized the need for improved public engagement and input in the budget process.

The schedule for the upcoming departmental budgets and capital plan budget discussions was set for Monday night. They were anticipating possible discussions on collective bargaining agreements, with one definite and two probable agreements in play. Members were advised to expect materials by the end...

05/31/2024

New Post: School Committee, May 23, 2024

The Arlington School Committee approved a historic agreement with the Arlington Education Association, which includes enhanced benefits and increased teacher compensation, following a unanimous vote.

This summary is based on a video produced by the nonprofit Arlington Community Media, Inc., which depends on community support. Donate to ACMI on Patreon.com.

05/30/2024

New Post: Finance Committee, May 06, 2024

The committee reached collective bargaining agreements with the RLPA and AFSCME, which include a 3% cost of living adjustment, with pending arbitration for public safety unions, and passed motions to utilize the remaining salary reserve funds for financial stability and potential settlements.

The committee discussed the status of collective bargaining agreements with town employee unions. Two agreements were reached with the RLPA (professional librarians union) and AFSCME (public services employees). The major points of these agreements include a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for e...

05/24/2024

New Post: Select Board, May 20, 2024

The Board approved the request for repair and betterment of Montague Street and agreed on the transfer of the common victualler license for Maria's Pizza, including the addition of Armenian cuisine to their menu.

Inside Arlington was created by two Arlingtonians who are deeply concerned by the decline in local news and its impact on civic life. Our mission is to provide accessible information to Arlington residents to foster an informed and engaged citizenry. And we want to do it in an economically sustainab...

05/24/2024

New Post: Town Meeting, May 20, 2024

At the Arlington town meeting, members passed a resolution calling for MBTA bus service improvements.

ACMI productions (which enable these bulletins) are funded through community support. Patreon memberships are available to keep local programming running.

05/18/2024

New Post: Town Meeting, May 15, 2024

The Town Meeting approved funding for the Community Preservation Act projects, including special needs housing and a Revolutionary War battle memorial, and authorized the Select Board to acquire land for safe routes around Stratton School to enhance pedestrian safety for children.

The CPA committee is seeking Town Meeting’s approval for various projects funded by the Community Preservation Act, which comprises three main areas: community housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation.

05/18/2024

New Post: Zoning Board of Appeals, May 14, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several additions, highlighting a trend towards expanding residential living spaces while maintaining neighborhood character.

These items relate to the operation of the board and include a discussion of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ continued commitment to providing remote access to their meetings. The board acknowledged the importance of remote participation for public bodies, with no new information on prior hearings or...

05/18/2024

New Post: Town Meeting, May 13, 2024

The Town Meeting approved the inclusion of 5-7 Winter Street in the Multifamily Housing Overlay District, allowing the historic property owned by the Leone family since 1957 the right to redevelop, amidst discussions on the fairness and impact on historical buildings.

The meeting discussed a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to add the lot at 5-7 Winter Street to the Multifamily Housing Overlay District filed by John Leone. The property was previously omitted due to being listed on the National Historic Register.

05/13/2024

New Post: School Committee, May 09, 2024

The meeting focused on the effectiveness and response rates of mental health screeners in schools, as well as the successful implementation of the Cartwheel virtual mental health service, which provides immediate support to students.

During the meeting, several updates were provided around SEL (Social Emotional Learning) initiatives and mental health screeners used within the school district. A significant amount of time was spent discussing the effectiveness of the mental health screeners at different grade levels. Concerns wer...

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