We are in the last days of autumn. That means winter is up to bat. And so is the dreaded cold and flu season. With the harsh winter weather starting to dig in its heel, and given last year’s alarming breakout of flu and colds, medical professionals say...
Loving remembrances at the select board chambers this week as Arlington’s town leaders remember Kevin Greeley. And after more than 33 years of service, Fred Ryan, Arlington’s chief of police, announces his retirement. Ryan says he’ll be stepping down...
Will they stay or will they go? We have the decision on those hotly debated columns in front of the high school. And some Arlington pedestrians just want to make it to the other side. Are some motorists “watching out for the other guy?” We’ll show...
To quote Andy Williams: “It is the happiest season of all…” If you’re prepared. Arlington’s hardware store at 1298 Mass Ave has been around since the early 1920’s, since Warren G. Harding was president! Clearly, Arlingtonians had to...
For centuries, humankind has struggled with ways to deal with excess rat populations. These pests can carry potentially lethal diseases and parasites. But, just how to “take-out” these rodents was the topic of conversation at Arlington’s police...
In this edition of APN: Arlington celebrates Veterans Day. Remembering those who have taken up the call to serve in the armed forces on this, the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. Did you know you can become a citizen journalist? No experience necessary....
You may have noticed a beautiful display of the stars and stripes on the front lawn of Arlington High School. At this time of year when we honor our veterans, these flags represent a very personal “thank you” to the heroes who positively inspired and...
Robbins Farm Park has been a popular and historic Arlington landmark for more than two hundred years. Now, after a two-year-long renovation project, it’s open once again. There’s a unique visitor who mysteriously ran astray from the grounds once. But, this...
The town of Arlington aims to put more rush into the rush-hour with its Bus Rapid Transit Pilot, or BRT, a program aimed at improving bus travel time and traffic flow along Massachusetts Avenue. The program was rolled out earlier this month, but town leaders,...
