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No. 137: Red Letter Poems 3.0: 'You have been paid for'

Poetry

UPDATED Nov. 25: 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 y...

Give thanks to the generous spirit within us

Community

UPDATED Nov. 24, 2022: The following opinion was published at Thanksgiving 2021 and republished this year. The story about Sue and Jeff Thompson has touched Arlington deeply. Read an earlier report here >> As well as a later one >> So has the opinion column about the unexpected passing of Jim Swan. Read it here >> Tears turn to hope, as the heart of our community swelled with generosity. As of Tuesday, Nov. 23, the couple's needs have drawn $64,715. That's...

Arlington on Tap campaign makes progress

Environment

The following was submitted by Amy Speare of Zero Waste Arlington, an advocacy and education-focused group, working at both the local and state levels to effect change and reduce waste. Arlington on Tap was initiated by Zero Waste Arlington (ZWA) to support the town’s new retail ban on single-use plastic bottled water, promote Arlington’s high-quality tap water and build a network of refill stations. Since its launch last May, Arlington on Tap has been responsive to community feedback and ...

Alewife Brook sewage campaign: Meet Dec. 4

Environment

Worst Offender: Somerville’s SOM01A combined sewer overflow. UPDATED Nov. 21: 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. The group's next meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, on Zoom. Please join the group to discuss the new Alewife Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan. The second public CSO planning meeting is expected to be Dec. 15 (to be confirmed...

Clark seeks to wield House whip

Politics

The office of U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-05) provided the following statement Nov. 18 about her candicacy seeking the No. 2 position in the House: Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark has announced her candidacy for the position of Democratic whip. In a letter to colleagues, Clark outlined her goals: delivering results for the American people, empowering members and unifying the Democratic Caucus. The vote is Nov. 30. Here is the text from her letter: "...

Help say goodbye to Nick Page on Dec. 8

Concerts

Arlyn Roffman, who provides publicity for the Arlington-based Mystic Chorale does not want you to miss Nick Page's final concert. She tells you why. Nick Page in Lee Daum photo Mystic Chorale bids adieu to founder Nick Page in "The Heart Dances, the Soul Sings," set for Dec. 8 in Lexington. In his last season before moving to St. Louis, Page leads 150 singers in a concert packed with emotional punch that will lift the spirits of singers and audience alike. The program ranges from rousing go...

Baker blocks info about pregnancy centers

Letters to the editor

The following letter by June Rowe of Arlington, a member of Mystic Valley Action for Choice, is republished from The Boston Globe with the author's permission. It was published Nov. 16 under the headline "Blocking bid to shed light on pregnancy centers, Baker fails public." Governor Charlie Baker’s recent veto denies much-needed public education about the deceptive advertising practices employed by crisis pregnancy centers (“Abortion measure veto seen as surprise,” Metro, Nov. 12). Crisis ...

Local police again raising funds for cancer research

Fund-raising

For the fourth consecutive year, the Arlington Police Department is taking part in No-Shave November to support the fight against cancer by raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Arlington residents may also contribute if they choose. Officer Corey Rateau and Sgt. David Martin participated in the No-Shave November challenge last year. / photo courtesy of the APD Through the campaign, members of the department may forgo facial-hair restrictions during November by donating or raisin...

More than $5.9k raised at fair to support Mugar project opponents

Development

UPDATED Oct. 27: 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 $15,515 via Go Fund Me. The neighborhood fair and yard sale, held Saturday, Oct. 15, raised more than $5,900 for this effort. Read the details here >> ...

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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Chamber update: First Lights Thursday in Whittemore Park

Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. Featuring Arlington High School Honors Orchestra and Arlington High…

13Forest Gallery: 'Plenty 2022' opens; party Dec. 16

UPDATED Nov. 19: 13Forest Gallery, which reopened at 167A Mass. Ave. on May 21 after having been…

Registration ends for Dec. 3 window-decorating

UPDATED Nov. 20: Registration has reached 58, the limit for the second annual winter-themed window…

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McOwens: A half-century Highland fling

One small corner of the world's heritage of tunes and dance, thousands of miles away from where they began, is being kept fully alive by two longtime Arlington residents. Preserving traditions underlying Scottish fiddle music and Highland dance are Barbara and Robert McOwen. INSIDE ARLINGTON:Among…

Marie Krepelka is awarded the Paul Harris Award by Arlington’s Rotary Club, 2018. Photo – Ashley Maher

Veteran Select Board administrator Krepelka dies

Marie Krepelka was awarded the Paul Harris Award by Arlington’s Rotary Club in 2018. / Photo by Ashley Maher UPDATED Nov. 1: Two days after Arlington’s Select Board honored its longtime administrator, Marie A. (Spelman) Krepelka has died. At the board’s Oct. 24 meeting, members and town staff…