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Listen to the third annual Pan-Celtic winter sojourn with guitar virtuoso J.P. Cormier and guests Kimberley F...
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The events celebrating Shop Arlington First Lights are set to begin Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 6...
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Dialogue on bullying WednesdayDialogue on bullying Wednesday
The Arlington Human Rights Commission plans to present a community dialogue on bullying in t...
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Peirce Field user fees adopted PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Sprague   
Wednesday, 11 June 2008

School Committee logoThe School Committee voted unanimously on June 10 to approve fees for the use of Peirce Field at Arlington High School. Voting in favor were members Leba Heigham, Ron Spangler, Joe Curro and Jeff Thielman. Absent were Joseph Curran, Denise Burns and Sue Sheffler.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 June 2008 )
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Woof! Dasty, officer honored PDF Print E-mail
Written by Mike McCabe   
Thursday, 12 June 2008

Officer Hogan, Dasty

Officer Mike Hogan and Arlington’s police dog, Dasty, received congratulatory citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 

Last Updated ( Monday, 16 June 2008 )
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A.H.S. clock repaired: Time and Ms. Ortwein march on PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Sprague   
Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Nanci OrtweinFor Nanci Ortwein, time is on her side. The Spanish teacher completing her 40th year serving the Arlington public schools has shaped graduation at Arlington High School for 29 years, including the 2008 edition.


'08 awards night winners

286 withstand heat to graduate

4 student speeches cool keep it


Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 June 2008 )
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Local nonprofit aids literacy effort in central Mexico PDF Print E-mail
Written by Erin Fogel   
Friday, 06 June 2008

Inside a classroom in Mexico
Inside a classroom, a teacher draws attention.
Ex-residents offer hope in San Miguel De Allende

Can you imagine a school without a library or children without books readily available at their fingertips? These thoughts motivated former area residents Linda and Stephen Curran to move to Mexico and establish Literacy Amidst Amity Inc. (LAAI), a nonprofit start-up that promotes literacy through education and libraries in central Mexico.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 June 2008 )
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As schools lose resource, Fox Library gains one PDF Print E-mail
Written by various sources   
Sunday, 01 June 2008

Little FoxNew shop at East Arlington branch OPENS

The PTO Thrift Shop, which has provided more than $120,000 for the Arlington public schools since opening in 2004 at the Fox Library in East Arlington, is set to close this month. In its place comes the Little Fox, a resale shop that has been accepting donations since early May and opened June 11 with a party. Proceeds from the new shop will aid the Fox.


March 6: Thrift shop faces closing

Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 June 2008 )
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'08 session ends after backing subdivision control PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 11 May 2008

Town Meeting logoThe 2008 Town Meeting concluded on Wednesday, May 28, after backing a selectmen-supported home-rule petition that aims to control subdivisions. Read the proposal here >>. After extended debate, a number of amendments were rejected on voice votes, and the selectmen's motion passed, 132-14.


2008 Town Meeting information

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Housing Authority board backs architect for Chestnut Manor project PDF Print E-mail
Written by Peter Sz   
Sunday, 25 May 2008
AHA logoThe Arlington Housing Authority Board met at Chestnut Manor at 54 Medford St. at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday,  May 21, and Peter Sz offers the following notes.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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Conn. cancer camp gave hope to Arlington family PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rose Marie McGourty   
Friday, 23 May 2008

Sister, after she's an A.H.S. grad, to work there

Entrance to Hole in the WallIt was a shock to Lauren Donnellan, a senior about to graduate from Arlington High School, and her entire family when her little sister Jacqueline was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when Lauren was in fourth grade. Between doctors' appointments and treatments, their family heard of a camp Jacqueline could attend. Nestled in rural Ashford., Conn., far from paved roads and civilization, is a safe haven for children to find peace and calm. 

Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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AHS multicultural festival -- shorter, but sweeter? PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 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.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 May 2008 )
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40 volunteers help Broadway Plaza bloom PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 17 May 2008

Broadway Plaza planting, May 17, 2008
Volunteers arrange plantings at plaza planting on May 17.
Broadway Plaza looks much more like spring after about 40 volunteers helped spruce it up on May 17. Barbara Popolow and Nancie Richardson have updated the public:


More photos (PDF): File No. 1 || File No. 2 || 'Inch by inch' (opinion)

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 May 2008 )
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