Come meet Santa, and stay for warm drinks and sweet things to eat. Official Tree Lighting for Arlington Heights at 5:15. Santa lands his sleigh at 5:30! Light refreshments will be served, and you will be welcomed warmly. Tis the...
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If you are interested in taking a look at the 2016 Arlington Community Media Annul Report that was recently produced and presented at the Annual General Meeting please click the link or scroll through the report below. Inside contains valuable information about the community access stations mission, financial statements, assets, and community building. If you have further questions or would like to make a request for a hard copy of the Annual Report please contact info@acmi.tv....
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Question 2 on the Massachusetts state ballot this fall concerns the expansion of the number of charter schools, and of students who attend them, in the commonwealth. No question seems to be generating more passion for residents of Arlington and surrounding areas. ACMi is pleased to present a debate on this question. Linda Hanson, an educator in the Arlington Public School system for the past 25 years, argues against Question 2. Julia Mejía, the Director of Families and Community Engagement for the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association, advocates for its passage. The issue is a complex one, involving matters both...
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Could summer winding down possibly be Good News?! Yes it could! In one small way, at any rate… ACMi’s Regular Business Hours are back! Starting in September, ACMi will be open: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm Friday 10 am – 6 pm Saturday By Appointment Only And don’t forget! Whatever...
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In the wake of the tragic events of the recent past, ACMi is hosting an important event this Thursday, August 4 – a LIVE panel discussion exploring relations between police and the community, especially populations of color. The guest panel includes Arlington’s Chief of Police, Frederick Ryan, and several members of the community who will share their own particular experience and expertise in a respectful but candid exchange of views meant to promote further public conversation. This moderated conversation will look unflinchingly at the complicated and vexing issue of violence perpetrated by and against the police, and will address the broader...
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