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Fly, don't walk, to see 'Iolanthe' at AFD

Judith Garber of Arlington submitted this letter to the editor:

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If you love comedy, music, and fantasy, then you will love the Arlington Friends of the Drama performance of “Iolanthe.” When I wasn't laughing throughout the show at the lyrics and delightful physical direction, I was in awe of the acting talent and the gorgeous voices on display.

I am excited to see more shows at AFD after such an entertaining performance that combined fairy magic with romance and political satire.

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Do murals beautify Arlington? Let ACAC know

Do murals beautify Arlington? Let ACAC know

Community
Help the Arlington Commission of Arts and Culture plan more murals by answering this short survey. Hundreds of people have commented on how much they love the new native-plants and pollinators mural by Sophy Tuttle and ACAC's climate futures interns. Now, thanks to a $50,000 transformative growth grant from the Town of Arlington, the commission is planning to create a few more and seek community input. Please take 3 to 5 minutes to fill out a quick survey here ...
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Friedman lists Senate successes, hopes

Friedman lists Senate successes, hopes

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The state Sen. Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington) has reported in an email to constituents a recap of the legislation addressed during the formal sessions of the 2021-2022 Massachusetts Legislature.  Formal sessions – where the Senate usually address bigger, more complex issues and take roll-call votes on the most important legislation – wrapped up July 31. Friedman highlights bills she sponsored "or am very passionate about," with a link to a 50-page complete session report fro...
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Alewife Brook sewage campaign: Join HONK!Fest Oct. 9

Alewife Brook sewage campaign: Join HONK!Fest Oct. 9

Environment
Worst Offender: Somerville’s SOM01A combined sewer overflow. UPDATED Oct. 1: Precinct 13 Town Meeting member Kristin Anderson, who is monitoring the combined sewer overflows into the Alewife Brook, provided this update via her blog, Save the Alewife Brook. Join the group to march at HONK!Fest, Sunday, Oct. 9, starting from Davis Square at 11 a.m. RSVP for the parade >> Join us, to demand a safe, clean and restored brook, for all species who live in and around the Alewife Brook. P...
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Mugar project opponents raise $13.9k of $50k goal in legal fight

Mugar project opponents raise $13.9k of $50k goal in legal fight

Development
UPDATED Oct. 1: The Coalition to Save the Mugar Wetlands has set an initial target of $50,000 to support the efforts of the residents of East Arlington who filed suit last year to prevent the construction of Thorndike Place, a 124-unit, four-floor rental building near documented wetlands. Since June 30, the group has raised $13,955. The neighborhood fair and yard sale set for Oct. 1 has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 15, with a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 16. Arlington Town Meeting and the ...
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No. 129: Red Letter Poems 3.0: Pressing on

No. 129: Red Letter Poems 3.0: Pressing on

Poetry
UPDATED Sept. 30: Steven Ratiner, Arlington’s poet laureate, sought submissions in February 2020 from Arlington residents to contribute to "a rather unconventional, utterly delightful way to inject poetry into the everyday." It was to remain secret until its debut during April’s National Poetry Month. Then the coronavirus hit. In June 2021, he offers Red Letters 3.0. PUBLISHED:  I was asked to write an essay for Askold Melnyczuk’s Arrowsmith Journal about what I learned from the first ...
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Fly, don't walk, to see 'Iolanthe' at AFD

Fly, don't walk, to see 'Iolanthe' at AFD

Letters to the editor
Judith Garber of Arlington submitted this letter to the editor: If you love comedy, music, and fantasy, then you will love the Arlington Friends of the Drama performance of “Iolanthe.” When I wasn't laughing throughout the show at the lyrics and delightful physical direction, I was in awe of the acting talent and the gorgeous voices on display. I am excited to see more shows at AFD after such an entertaining performance that combined fairy magic with romance and political satire.
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Share how you use Medford St. to aid roadway design

Share how you use Medford St. to aid roadway design

Town Hall
The town is studying alternatives for restriping Medford Street, following the repaving work completed by the Department of Public Works last summer. The community is invited to share their feedback on how they utilize Medford Street, and what they’d like to see regarding safety and usage improvements.  Take the survey >>
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Review: 'Iolanthe,' utterly delicious, sings out

Review: 'Iolanthe,' utterly delicious, sings out

Reviews
UPDATED Sept. 24: Judith Pfeffer, affiliated with YourArlington since early 2019, was raised on Greek mythology, Tom Lehrer songs and Gilbert and Sullivan. She first saw a professional production of “The Mikado” while in third grade. With the assistance of her parents, she had previously submitted to the producers a request for a line change as a call-out to a then-popular television show, but it was not adopted. Arlington Friends of the Drama has started out strong in their yearlong celebration...
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On Town Day, the winners are ...

On Town Day, the winners are ...

Town Day
UPDATED Sept. 22: Town Day on Sept. 17 was much more than a win-win. Depending on your perspective, the day had at least four wins. Consider: Five participants at YourArlington's booth each won a $25 gift certificate for correctly answering a five-question quiz about Arlington news (answers and names below). The site, the town's only online independent news source that pays reporters to write about the town, announced in a booth display that it has won a $15,000 federal grant. The funds will be ...
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ACMi makes its pitch

ACMi makes its pitch

Media
ACMi, Arlington's cable-TV station, wants you on its team. Jeff Barnd, the news director, makes his pitch for participation by showing you what you can be with clips illustrating the stations where he has delivered news and the news makers he has interviewed. See the changes over the years, but don't let the high-profile name deter you -- let them inspire you to find ways to help the station.
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Letters: Emailing Advocate & Star? Copy it here; it'll be published first

Letters: Emailing Advocate & Star? Copy it here; it'll be published first

Letters to the editor
YourArlington's policy about letters to the editor UPDATED Aug. 13: YourArlington welcomes opinions of all kinds from local residents, including national issues so long as you can draw a local connection. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June on Roe v Wade must have echoes here, too. Letters are reviewed for fairness, factualness and taste. This site welcomes letters about any issue that stirs the public mind. Longer opinion pieces are also welcome. NOTE: When email...
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