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- David. J Malan, left, Regent Theatre's new owner, and Leland Stein, programming director. / Regent photo UPDATED, Nov. 20: Several months after starting its search, the Regent Theatre has found a new owner to join this next chapter for the historic building, while maintaining its legacy. David J. Malan is stepping in for retiring principal owner […]
- UPDATED Nov. 18: The following information is from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with town planning to host a local business summit for business leaders, town officials, property owners and nonprofits. The evening's highlights include networking, marketing training and learning how to leverage local events for business promotion. Light refreshments […]
- Laura Kiesel tends to some goats. UPDATED: The Arlington-based Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) has honored town resident Laura Kiesel for her environmental advocacy at the organization’s annual meeting. In addition, the environmental group recognized six other volunteers from surrounding communities for their efforts to protect and restore the Mystic River watershed. Kiesel received the Ripple […]
- Meet neighbors, local representatives, discuss neighborhood issues No Special Town Meeting is planned for this fall, but residents are invited to join their neighbors and Town Meeting members at precinct meetings to ask questions or raise concerns related to Arlington and their precincts. Learn more about how local government works and explore your article ideas for the […]
- Brian McGrory at YourArlington gala. / Paulette Schwartz photo On a chilly November evening, the standing-room-only crowd packed into the back room of Donut Villa generated plenty of heat. YourArlington’s second annual gala was a “Who’s who?” of Arlington town leadership with current and former members of the Select Board and Chamber of Commerce sharing […]
- Diddy and John Cullinane in 2014. / Bill Brett photo Arlington native John J. Cullinane has pledged $100,000 to refurbish Mill Brook Park near Arlington High School, where he graduated some 70 years ago. A software and computer industry pioneer, Cullinane sent a letter to Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Elizabeth C. Homan saying he was […]