Select Board Meeting - August 10, 2026

The Arlington Select Board meeting on August 10, 2026, covered a range of topics including the introduction of a new recycling director, updates on the senior means-tested property tax exemption program, and the approval of a $1 million bond for a lead service line replacement program. A significant portion of the meeting focused on community media funding, with Arlington Community Media Inc. (ACMI) advocating for increased capital funding and HD channel upgrades from cable providers. The board also discussed detailed design options for safety and accessibility improvements at key intersections on Park Avenue, ultimately endorsing a preferred design that includes protected bike lanes and parking modifications. Additional agenda items included comments on a draft combined sewer overflow control plan, a request for a loading zone on Mass Avenue which was denied, and a discussion on expanding overnight street parking permits from 175 to 300. The board approved a new reappointment policy for town committees to encourage diversity and new membership. Several motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed, including the bond authorization and endorsement of the Park Avenue design option. The meeting also included community input on parking challenges and historical commission concerns, but no new contracts or RFPs were announced.