An abbreviated town meeting like Arlington has never seen takes place outdoors and the essential town business is worked out. We talk to the town manager and get his take
The ballots have been cast and counted. Among this years winners in the 2020 town election: two first time candidates. We have the results in all five of the contested
The death of George Floyd has served as a catalyst for major social change right here in America. Protests have been occurring in cities and towns from coast to coast.
Arlington Public School administrators have responded to the killing of George Floyd while being arrested by Minneapolis police. In a statement, Superintendent Kathleen Bodie spoke of ongoing staff diversity training
Executive Director Leon Smith, and Deputy Director Sana Fadel describe the work of Citizens for Juvenile Justice on behalf of Massachusetts youth, work that includes advocacy, coalition building, research, and
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In its relatively short history, Food Link has become one of the most popular and effective social service agencies in this area. Its food recovery mission is being tested by
Volunteer energy provides the heartbeat for a number of vital social service agencies in this area, including Arlington EATS. How, then, can they continue to effectively respond to the rise
There are many front lines in the battle against COVID-19, and one of the most serious (and least publicized) is the food insecurity it is causing. Project Bread is a
Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton explain the types of identities we all have (sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, romantic orientation), how
Activists Andy Rubinson (Arlington Rainbow Commission) & Valerie Overton (LexPride) discuss the gaps in laws, policies, and circumstances that lead to situations where LGBTQ+ people tend to be vulnerable. They
Activists Andy Rubinson (Arlington Rainbow Commission) & Valerie Overton (LexPride) summarize MA laws that provide protections for LGBTQ+ people, where gaps exist, and what some cities and towns offer in
Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton discuss the distinct likelihood that we interact with LGBTQ+ people often, sometimes without knowing. They explain basic good practices for inclusivity
Anne Westcott, a clinical social worker who focuses on helping children and adults deal with trauma, describes the issues and tensions that can arise from being confined together for a
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Phone: (781) 777-1115
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85 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781) 777-1115
Monday – Thursday, 10-6; Friday, 10-5
