Man struck in crosswalk on Nov. 17 in Arlington Heights Nov 19, 2009
But when the man crossed the double yellow line, a 61-year-old Arlington woman hit him, according to acting Capt. Robert Bongiorno ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
School Committee discusses redistricting at Nov. 10 meeting Nov 19, 2009
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Kaufman ready to meet this Friday Nov 19, 2009
Kaufman represents parts of Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
School Committee to explore what do to with Crosby and Parmenter Nov 19, 2009
The Arlington School Committee's Community Relations Subcommittee will take up the question of what to do with the old Crosby and Parmenter schools, which are currently rented out to three private schools ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Dukakis to speak at Spengler memorial event on Nov. 21 Nov 19, 2009
On Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m., Arlington will honor a woman who was a major force in the shaping of the town over the last half of the 20th century, the late Margaret H. (Peg) Spengler ... On Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m., Arlington will honor a woman who was a major force in the shaping of the town over the last half of the 20th century, the late Margaret H. ( Peg ) Spengler ... As a co-founder of Arlington's chapter of the League of Women Voters, she led the drive to transform town... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Town Meeting says yes to liquor & taxes Nov 18, 2009
Town Meeting says yes to liquor & taxes - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... We re barely making it right now, said Vincent Barrett, a Berkley resident and executive at New Castle Hotels & Resorts, the company that manages Homewood Suites in East Arlington ... He said in addition to this new tax, the assessment of the hotel s Arlington property has recently risen and the hotel had to lay people off last December. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Acton police logs: Nov. 12 edition Nov 18, 2009
At 5:47 p.m. police took a reported of larceny on Arlington Stree. Wednesday, Nov. 4. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Bill Ravanis; owned Cambridge restaurants Nov 18, 2009
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church in Arlington. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Lexington. (Boston Globe)
Family of detainee lauds judge’s decision to halt deportation Nov 18, 2009
On Sunday, for example, advocates for immigrants are planning a vigil at the Suffolk County House of Correction to call attention to Tavarez s death, said Peter Lowber, chairman of the social action committee at the Arlington Street Church, a member of the New Sanctuary Movement, a national effort to advocate for immigrants rights. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a contract with the House of Correction to house 270 immigrant detainees. (Boston Globe)
Tentative agenda for the ASC Budget Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 18, 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Tentative agenda for the ASC Budget Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 18 Nov. 18, 2009 -- 4:30 p.m. -- School Committee Meeting Room, sixth floor of the Arlington High School, 869 Mass ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Mass. Ave. detour Tuesday evening Nov 18, 2009
Ave. detour Tuesday evening - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... Arlington Police are detouring traffic away from an accident in front of Sunrise Senior Living in Arlington Heights on Tuesday evening ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Obama's Health Care Plan Not Out of the Woods Yet Nov 18, 2009
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College financing presentation Nov. 19 Nov 17, 2009
The seminar will be hosted by Arlington High School on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. An experienced MEFA representative will discuss the financial aid process ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Thompspn PTO and Henry Bear's Park, Town Meeting Nov 17, 2009
Kick off your holiday shopping now, and save money throughout the town of Arlington, starting at Henry Bear's Park ... Thompson Community Card has discounts for the following locations: Arlington Bakery, The Book Rack, Capitol Theatre, Dance Place, Derby Farm Flowers and Gardens, Divinity's Splendor Glow, Flora, Krazy Karry's, Menotomy Beer and Wine, My Brother's Place, Not Your Average Joe's, Play Time, Porch and Wardrobe, Sabatino's Italian Kitchen, Sports Etc, Tango, Zocalo Cocina Mexicana,... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Jack Driscoll, top lawyer fought for underprivileged Nov 17, 2009
Irene Giggie of Belmont, and Marguerite Litsas of Arlington; and six grand- children. A funeral Mass will be said 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph s Church in Belmont. (Boston Globe)
Quitters Get A Shot In The Arm With Smoking Vaccine Nov 17, 2009
An Arlington man with a laptop and a whole mess of data has set up a website www. StimulusWatch. (W-USA News, DC)
Cyclist dies from Rt. 2 crash Nov 17, 2009
2 crash - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Mill Street Brigham's shuttered on Nov. 13 Nov 17, 2009
It was an unceremonious end for a restaurant that had long been an institution and a culinary landmark well before Arlington became known as a dining destination ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Bar crawl for scoliosis set for Nov. 21 Nov 17, 2009
Arlington native Maureen McCann is in her sixth year of raising funds and awareness about scoliosis by gathering participants together for a Boston bar crawl. The event also commemorates the late Ryan J. Burns, a 1998 graduate of Arlington High School ... A portion of the proceeds will be donated to in his memory to the Ryan J. Burns Memorial Fund, which helps children in Arlington participate in programs at the Arlington Recreation Department. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Seasonal flu vaccinations, ages 65+ only, Nov. 18 Nov 17, 2009
The Arlington Health Department will run a seasonal flu vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street, for Arlington residents ages 65 and over only ... A limited supply of pneumonia vaccine will also be available for Arlington residents ages 65 and over ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Worship directory from the Nov. 12, 2009 edition Nov 16, 2009
Covenant Church, Park and Westminster Avenues, Arlington, 781-646-9027, Brian Emmet, pastor ... Quaker Group in Arlington, a group of Quakers who live in Arlington, members and attendees of Cambridge Friends Meeting, are holding twice-monthly gatherings in their homes ... 74 Pleasant St., Arlington, 02476; 781-648-4819; handicapped-accessible; Web site, ; e-mail. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arlington Lions Club's annual contest focuses on 'the Land of the Free' Nov 16, 2009
Arlington Lions Club's annual contest focuses on 'the Land of the Free ... The Arlington Lions Club will host the annual Lions Speech Contest this year at the Arlington Robbins (Public) Library, 700 Mass ... The judges are independent professionals (non-Lions) invited from the Arlington community. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
AC football falls in battle for league title Nov 16, 2009
The Arlington Catholic football team lost to Austin Prep on Sunday afternoon in Reading, 20-14 ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Football beats Weston Nov 16, 2009
The Arlington High football team took advantage of a mental error by the Weston defense in the final seconds and captured a 10-8 home win over the Wildcats ... The first half ended in a scoreless tie, but Arlington opened the second half with a 13-play scoring drive ... The Arlington offense was led by Gabe Salzer (26 carries, 68 yards), Cory Dirico (11 carries, 54 yards) and quarterback Greg Moulton (4 for 9, 57 yards). (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Ottoson Middle School students participate in UN Day last month Nov 15, 2009
Arlington students during the United Nations Day opening ceremony on Oct. 22 ... Participants came from Arlington acted as El Salvador, Uzbekistan and the Central African Republic ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Family seeks answers in death of cyclist Nov 15, 2009
But on Monday, during a ride to Arlington, Robert Zeeb crashed his bicycle along Route 2 ... The couple had two sons, Peter, 46, who lives in Arlington, and Noel, 43, of Cambridge. (Boston Globe)
Boys soccer eliminated Nov 15, 2009
The Arlington High boys soccer team lost to Danvers in the Div. 2 North semifinal on Wednesday night, 3-0 ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arlington Public Schools superintendent search inches along Nov 14, 2009
That request will ask employment firms to submit their plans for finding Arlington a new superintendent, and their prices to help accomplish that task ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Garballey testifies in support of hearing aid bill Nov 14, 2009
Arlington resident and directory of Massachusetts Hearling Aids for Children Coalition (MassHAFCC) Lisa Adams, left, and State Rep. Garballey, D-Arlington, kicked off the hearing on House Bill 910 by testifying last Wednesday ... Adams has three children in the Arlington Public School system and her 5-year-old twin sons both wear hearing aids. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Crash victims remembered as 'good neighbors' Nov 14, 2009
Mohammed owned Arlington Heights Veterinary and East Cambridge Animal Clinic and Hussaina helped him out at the office. They were devout Muslims and prided themselves on being good neighbors, said Berube. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
St. Andrews altar server devoted to those in need Nov 14, 2009
This project began when Newton was a sophomore at Arlington Catholic High School [ACHS], when he asked his grandfather, a tailor to help him, along with his cousin. Currently, he has completed work on 150 fleece hats. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Images of Arlington's Town Day Nov 14, 2009
Regan Kane, 6, is transformed into a butterfly by Sarah Demers, 15, at Arlington's 2009 Town Day ... The fireworks and fanfare may be over, but the memories of Town Night and Town Day will linger in Arlington for just a little longer ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Local calendar Nov. 12 edition Nov 13, 2009
Groups available in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Bedford, Winchester, Woburn, Wilmington, Burlington, Tewksbury, Billerica, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield, Everett. Free. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Census Bureau to open office to handle census activities in Malden Nov 13, 2009
The Medford Local Census Office, under the management of Kathleen Deshields, will spearhead the Census Bureau s data collection operations in the Malden, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Watertown, Winchester, Winthrop, Woburn, and Melrose areas. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves will join Regional Director Kathleen N. Ludgate and local government officials and community leaders to launch the next phase of census activities in... (Malden Observer, MA)
Governor Patrick signs veterans bill at Quincy legion post (11/12/09) Nov 13, 2009
Ken Donnelly of Arlington, a member of the Legislature s veterans affairs committee. State Rep. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Column: What students tell us about risky behaviors Nov 13, 2009
On May 27 2009, the Arlington Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) was administered to 925 Ottoson Middle School students. Funded by the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition, the YRBS gathers important information about behaviors and conditions that may compromise the health, safety and wellbeing of Arlington youth ... In addition, 6% of students reported having attended a party in Arlington in the past year where underage drinking was permitted. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Son re-opens Arlington Heights Animal Clinic Nov 13, 2009
Omar Taqiuddin stands out on Massachusetts Avenue in front of Arlington Animal Clinic ... As a boy growing up above his family s Arlington Heights veterinary business, Omar Taqiuddin was used to the late night phone calls for his father to perform emergency surgery ... I put myself in his shoes, he said from behind a desk at Arlington Heights Animal Clinic, 1309 Mass. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Minuteman Career & Technical High School offers post grad programs for adults Nov 13, 2009
Minuteman Career & Technical High School in Lexington has great opportunities for learning a new field, some of which are free of charge or have a small tuition charge for in-district residents in the towns of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston. Any resident who is out of district may also attend but on a tuition-paying basis. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Barton - Bertschmann Nov 13, 2009
He is currently employed as a software engineer contractor with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in Arlington, Va. A June 2010 wedding is planned. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Kaufman forum set for Nov. 19 Nov 13, 2009
The Open House series is produced through a partnership between Representative Kaufman and LexMedia, which records the forums for broadcast in Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. Loading commenting interface. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Click It or Ticket enforcement launched in Arlington beginning Nov. 12 Nov 13, 2009
Click It or Ticket enforcement launched in Arlington beginning Nov. 12 - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... Click It or Ticket enforcement launched in Arlington beginning Nov. 12 ... That s the message the Arlington Police will be sending this November, as they check to make sure motorists are buckling up. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arbitration decision reveals missteps Nov 13, 2009
He cited that Arlington Public Schools did not provide a credible case and that Levenson did not follow school policy when he initiated an investigation based on anonymous information ... I have no arbitral authority to selectively enforce only some of Arlington s policies, Boulanger wrote ... He also concluded that Coughlin s e-mails did not constitute sexual harassment, which may have obligated Arlington to overlook its anonymous complaint policy. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
GIC deal for Arlington union officials turns sour Nov 13, 2009
Sullivan blames officials from the Arlington Education Association, AEA the town s largest union, which essentially controls the bargaining table ... The Arlington Police Patrolmen s Association, which has not participated in GIC talks, was forced to agree to that in a contract arbitration earlier this year ... Sullivan said he wants town managers to have the ability to enter into the state s GIC plan without bargaining, and said only one member of Arlington s State House delegation, Rep. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Somerville Police: Arrests Nov. 2-8, 2009 Nov 12, 2009
Roberto Robinson, 53, of11 Brattle St., Arlington, arrested on Nov. 8, 10:23 a.m., on charges of driving on a suspended license and a warrant. Stanley Resendes, 29, of 42 Oliver St., arrested on Nov. 8, 3:59 p.m., on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Concord honors veterans, retires flags Nov 12, 2009
On Nov. 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated in Arlington Cemetery. On Nov. 11, 1938 an act of Congress made Armistice Day which later became Veterans Day an official national holiday. (Concord Journal, MA)
Melrose High School senior volleyball stars get pumped for one last tourney run Nov 12, 2009
The Red Raider seniors reached the Division 2 North Finals the last three years, bowing out to Arlington Catholic freshmen year, before being stopped by Central Catholic the past two seasons. We haven t gotten past that, Brickley said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Follen Church's joint Thanksgiving service will be in Roxbury Nov 12, 2009
Rev. William G. Sinkford will give the sermon, entitled Channing s Dilemma, a reference to William Ellery Channing, the famous minister of the Arlington Street Church in Boston and an important interpreter of early Unitarian religious thought. Rev. Sinkford is a former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and a noted speaker and leader in religious education. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Truck swipes officer, driver arrested Nov 12, 2009
A 44-year-old Arlington man was arrested last week after he allegedly struck a police officer with his vehicle while driving through a construction zone, according to police. Ethan Defrees, of 22 Nourse St. in Arlington, was arrested on Nov. 6 and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and failure to stop for a police officer. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Cyclist hits hole on Rt. 2 Nov 12, 2009
2 - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... The accident happened on the Arlington side of the highway next to Thorndike, just before the footbridge and paths that branch out into the Mugar property ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arlington Housing Authority loses grant Nov 12, 2009
Now the more than $200,000 grant the Arlington Housing Authority, AHA, was relying on add those finishing touches to the renovation has been recalled ... Sign up for from the Arlington Advocate and WickedLocal ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arlington advances to North quarters Nov 12, 2009
The Arlington High boys soccer team, a squad that didn t qualify for the state tournament until the final day of the regular season, advanced to the Div. 2 North quarterfinals on Monday with a 1-0 win over Northeast Regional of Wakefield ... The 20th seed of 22 teams in the North, Arlington scored the only goal of Monday s victory with six minutes left in the first half as senior Alex Trepler blasted home a penalty kick ... Arlington had the better of the play throughout the first half, nearly... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
C-C boys soccer defeats Bedford in tourney Nov 12, 2009
C-C (13-3-3) will play either Arlington or Danvers in the North semifinals on Friday at Woburn High School (5:30 p.m.). The last two seasons, they ve been a thorn in our sides, said C-C coach Ray Pavlik. (Concord Journal, MA)
Carroll School to aquire former Bartlett School Nov 11, 2009
Carroll accepts both privately and publicly funded students the costs of a third are borne by their city or town, with the primary sending communities being Newton, Wellesley, Arlington and Lexington, Nesbitt said. The school is trying to reach out to Waltham families to let them know what Carroll offers, she said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Happy tails for business owner Nov 11, 2009
Bette Yip, business owner of Picture Perfect Pets in Arlington, was named winner of the Boston area Best Dog Trainer Award in Beantown Tails Magazine ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Good News about the 2009 Election Nov 11, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Human Rights Commission's foundational workshop Nov. 12 Nov 10, 2009
On Thursday, Nov.12, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Arlington Human Rights Commission will be hosting a foundations workshop at the Robbins Library, 700 Mass ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Census Bureau serving Melrose to open Nov 10, 2009
The Medford Local Census Office, under the management of Kathleen Deshields, will spearhead the Census Bureau s data collection operations in the Melrose area, as well as Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Watertown, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. For more information, call or e-mail Alexandra Barker at the Boston Regional Census Center at 617-223-3610 or. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Adult ed workshop The Obama Initiative on the Middle East Nov. 12 Nov 10, 2009
Adult ed workshop The Obama Initiative on the Middle East Nov. 12 - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... The Arlington-Belmont Catholic Parishes of St. Agnes and St. Camillus invite you to the 65th Arlington Cluster Adult Religious Education Workshop entitled The Obama Initiative on the Middle East to be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Msgr. John Sullivan Parish Center at St. Camillus Church, 1175 Concord Tpke ... This is the 65th of a series of workshops on... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Cash error in Mass. favor Nov 10, 2009
favor - Arlington, MA - The Arlington Advocate ... The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Gambling addiction treatment agency could fold Nov 10, 2009
By Jim OSullivan/State House News Service. Mon Nov 09, 2009, 05:24 PM EST. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
State faces major spike in pension costs Nov 10, 2009
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Pour Favor: Novembers Wicked Wines to Delight at Thanksgiving Nov 10, 2009
About $13 and available at: , Arlington; , Somerville; , Southborough; , Westport. Need specific advice, or have additional questions or comments. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Stimulus $$ to give life to new bike path connector in Cambridge Nov 10, 2009
Federal stimulus money will help jumpstart the construction of a Minuteman Bike Path Connector spanning Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington ... The multi-use linear park, designed by the state s Department of Conservation and Recreation, will begin near the Alewife T station in Cambridge, extend along the Alewife Brook through Arlington and end in Somerville. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Comcast adds 17 more HD channels Nov 10, 2009
We already offer our HD customers with an HD-enabled digital cable box more HD programming than any other provider more than 2,400 HD choices at any time and we are thrilled to be adding more HD channels in Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, Nahant, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn as part of our commitment to deliver the best customer experience in our industry. We aren t done yet, though soon, our customers will be enjoying more... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Green blog: Dartmouth students concoct way to keep natural arsenic out of drinking water Nov 9, 2009
So get on some walking shoes, bring some water, and meet at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Street. Survey leaders will be wearing ALB buttons and shirts. (Boston Globe)
