Topic: Environment

Curbside Trash and Recycling Compliance

Arlington has rules about recycling and trash. In order to communicate effectively with residents, non-compliance stickers may be placed on your bin or barrel, explaining what may have gone wrong.

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Recycling Stickers

If you come home to find a brightly colored sticker on your recycling bin, take a closer look. The DPW’s recycling team is out to remind, and educate, residents about

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Arlington Public News: August 02, 2018

School construction projects are underway, we’ll update you on their progress; Germaine Lawrence is closing its Claremont Rd. facility; Re-imagining Arlington’s library for future generations and meet the newest Officer

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The Rise of Rats

You may think rats are a city problem, but in Arlington its becoming more and more of a neighborhood problem. Rats and their borrows often appearing overnight in backyards. We

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Arlington Public News: July 19, 2018

In this edition of APN Arlington’s first ever beer garden is in full swing for summer. Hear from Aeronaut co-owner Ronn Friedlander. There’s a new way to get around town.

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Bees at Brackett School

A swarm of bees. The phrase conjures up the image of a dense cloud of angry, buzzing insects, ready to sting. Well, forget what you think you know. A swarm

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HRC Camp and Summer Activites

School is out and its officially summer. We visit the annual HRC camp at Dallin School… and summer pastimes around town. “Blue Ska” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:

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Arlington Public News: June 28, 2018

In this edition of APN, the Whittemore Park beer garden gets the green light. The new Arlington High School building design vote comes with a surprise. And saying goodbye to

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Whittemore Park Facelift

Whittemore Park could be getting a facelift. Proposals from the town include new pathways leading to a central meeting area and an amphitheater for concerts. Residents were recently invited to

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Climate Resilience Grant

More severe storms and increased flooding are two signs of climate change in Arlington. The town became one of 24 Massachusetts municipalities to receive a Climate Resilience grant. Funds will

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Paper or Plastic No More

Get your re-usable bags ready. Phase 2 of Arlington’s plastic bag ban takes effect on Sunday, July 1st. Here’s what you need to know.

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Arlington Public News: June 21, 2018

In this edition of APN, Whittemore Park is the center of attention. A summer beer garden and future improvements. Increased flooding, heat waves and hurricanes; Arlington’s plans for for climate

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