After more than twenty years as a high school teacher, James is relishing the opportunity to pursue various long-time interests, including television production. Being part of the Arlington Public News team has been a particular highlight, and has included work both behind and in front of the camera, in the studio and out in the field. He looks forward to continually expanding the range of contributions he can make to the news team.
In this DPCD Update, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development (DPCD), Kelly Lynema, provides an overview of how Arlington’s Housing Plans work together. She also provides an update on the Mystic River to Minuteman Bikeway Feasibility Study and Mass...
Hundreds of people gather at town hall to protest last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. ACMi News was there and people say their voice will be heard loud and clear come the mid-term elections in November. Arlington has a new town manager but...
Authorities need your help tracking down a suspected arsonist who targeted the rectory at St. Athanasius Church this week. And there’s a reward if you can help law enforcement find the person who did this. Arlington students take to the streets and the fields to...
In this DEI Update, Arlington’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Jillian Harvey reports that the new Community Engagement Coordinator has come on board and the Mass Coalition DEI Guide she co-authored is available. She also provides recaps on recent DEI...
In his last Town Hall Update as Arlington’s Town Manager, Adam Chapdelaine reports the state approved the Arlington Housing Plan, the launch of an Affordable Housing Survey, an invite to attend the Arlington Reservoir Grand Opening on June 18, and apologies for...
After ten years on the job as Arlington’s town manager, Adam Chapdelaine closes the door on this chapter in his life as he looks for greener pastures in Boston – literally. This week, he reflects on his several accomplishments here in town before a new journey...
In this APD Update, Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty talks about recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, ongoing training and work with the schools, plus gun safety. She also reports that the Town’s new Recovery Coach is holding bi-weekly meetings and APD is...
They weathered a protracted pandemic, an old school tear down and a new school build up. They kept on fighting ’til the end! They are the champions! Arlington High’s graduating class of ’22 did it! We’ll take you to the graduation ceremony....
In this DPCD Update, Jennifer Raitt provides updates on ARPA funded programs related to Small Business/Non-profit Assistance, plus invites residents to the upcoming meeting for the Mass Ave/Appleton Street Safety & Accessibility Corridor Project. In her last...
