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'Sharp Objects' reception tonnight at 13Forest PDF Print E-mail
Written by Marc Gurton   
Thursday, 17 April 2008

Art at 13 Forest Gallery, May-June 2008
From top: Mireille Clapp, detail from 'Blue Lagoon'; Kate Gakenheimer, detail from 'Seaweed'; work by Ariel Finelt Shoemaker.
All that glitters is not necessarily gold. It can also be steel, enamel, glass or even bits of seashell. 13Forest Gallery in Arlington will prove the point this spring with the opening of its new exhibition titled "Sharp Objects."  This group show features metal sculpture by Mireille Clapp, mosaic mirrors by Ariel Finelt Shoemaker and stained glass by Kate Gakenheimer. The show runs through June 6.


A talk with artist Mireille Clapp is set for Friday, May 16. The reception is 7 to 9 p.m.; the talk is at 7:30 p.m. A closing reception is set for Friday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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AHS multicultural festival -- shorter, but sweeter? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Yujia Xiao   
Thursday, 15 May 2008

Tattoo at AHS, May 2008
A young arm gets a henna tattoo at the AHS multiculural festival.
This year’s multicultural festival at Arlington High School was shorter than the one in 2007, but the celebration of the diversity of various cultures left many students content. Though this year's event lacked many activities, such as music lessons, Anime, or Chinese rice dough, students participated in many interesting activities.

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Brookline Savings robbed PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Sprague   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
APD logoArlington police are investigating another bank robbery, this one Tuesday, May 13, at Brookline Savings in which an undetermined amount of cash was taken. Chief Fred Ryan said police are seeking a white male, 5-feet-8 to 6 feet tall with a medium build and beard in his 20s. The man walked into the bank at 856 Mass. Ave., across from Arlington High School, about 1:43 p.m. and passed a note demanding cash.
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D.A. brings no charges in Marzilli case; woman eyes suit PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Sprague   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008

Senator got decision he expected, Lawyer says

Sen. Jim MarzilliThe Middlesex District Attorney's Office said May 13 that, after an investigation, it did not have enough evidence to prove criminal charges beyond a reasonable doubt in an accusation brought against Sen. J. James Marzilli. The senator's lawyer said that his client "got the decision he expected, that he is innocent."


May 3: Accusation turned over to D.A. || May 14: Boston Globe
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Session No. 6 approves police, fire age exceptions PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 12 May 2008

Town Meeting logoMeeting No. 6 of the 2008 Town Meeting, held Wednesday, May 14, approved six articles, clearing the way for candidates who are older than 32 to seek jobs in police and fire departments. The meeting continued to discuss the capital budget. For unofficial details and comment, see Dan Dunn's blog. For official details, see the town's Web site.


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AHS update: Ostergren awards winners named PDF Print E-mail
Written by Charles Skidmore   
Monday, 12 May 2008

Emily Pillemer, Ryan Sheehan
Emily Pillemer and Ryan Sheehan hold the Touchdown Club's Ostergren Award trophy.

Charles Skidmore, principal of Arlington High School, sent the following update May 10, to parents and guardians. This update includes information about winners of the Ostergren awards, math tutors and MCAS.

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Legal fees in Ottoson case add up to $185,600 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Sprague   
Saturday, 10 May 2008

Is that a lot? It depends ...

Legal fees logoThe Arlington public schools have spent $236,831 in legal fees from last June 1 to April 30. Of that total, the amount paid to defend the schools in cases involving a dismissed principal and teacher adds up to $185,633, according to numbers provided by Superintendent Nate Levenson after YourArlington requested them. 
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