James Milan

Communications Manager
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.
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Happy 2023 from ACMi!

Happy New Year, everyone! It’s been a difficult few years for many in town and around the world, and here at ACMi we begin 2023 in the hope that it […]
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Check out the new Studio B!

For months, ACMi Operations Manager Jeff Munro and Youth Coordinator Jasper Hamilton have been working tirelessly to make this, our third iteration of Studio B, into the state-of-the-art facility you […]
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Halloween Comes Early at ACMi

Come Join Us for a Festive (pre)Halloween Celebration! As part of the Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of this beloved holiday in the Heights, ACMi will once again open its studio […]
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Fall into Winter at ACMi Sports

As the Fall sports season draws to a close, we would like to share the latest news from this important realm of ACMi programming. The sudden departure of our Sports […]
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“ACMi Studio Sessions” Returns

ACMi’s popular “Studio Sessions” is back! Originally produced at ACMi’s Studio B, and forced to go on hiatus when that building was sold to developers, ACMi Studio Sessions has been […]
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ACMi News: August 12, 2022

Arlington’s police department publicly responds to a civil rights lawsuit filed early this month alleging a racial profiling incident which occurred more than a year and a half ago. ACMi […]
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Town Hall Update | August 04, 2022

Arlington Town Manager, Sandy Pooler, provides background on three recent grants awarded to the Town and how that funding will be used. He also reminds residents of the new phone […]
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ACMi News: July 29, 2022

Double poles in Arlington. They seem to be everywhere. They are a necessity throughout town, no doubt. But, how long do “poll positions” like this have to hang around? We […]
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DPCD Update | July 21, 2022

In this DPCD Update, Acting Director, Kelly Lynema invites the public to the Affordable Housing Trust’s Virtual Forum and Listening Session on July 28th. She also provides updates on the […]
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ACMi News: July 22, 2022

With the cut of a ribbon, Broadway Plaza in Arlington Center is now open for business. Work on this historic thoroughfare is now complete, above and below ground. The heat […]
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Town Hall Update | July 14, 2022

In this Town Hall Update, Arlington Town Manager, Sandy Pooler, talks about the completion of the Arlington Center Sidewalk Project, which includes Broadway Plaza, and the upcoming ribbon cutting event. […]
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ACMi News: July 15, 2022

A suspect wanted for a double homicide in New Hampshire is caught in Arlington this week. He apparently was working on a home here on Webster Street when police cuffed […]
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Check it Out! Episode 3

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas […]
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DPCD Update | June 30, 2022

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 […]
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