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Right now in Arlington

• Today74° / 64°Overcast, 11° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 52 — moderate
• Record for September 588°Today runs 14° short
• Next high tide6:34 PM10.5 ft at Amelia Earhart Dam

Arlington at a glance

About Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town is six miles (10 km) northwest of Boston, and its population was 46,308 at the 2020 census. Wikipedia → The median age is 41.3 and the median household income $141,440. About 74.4% of residents hold a college degree. 30.5% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The MailerDot Arlington newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Arlington today.

What's in the Arlington daily digest

• Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
• Today's Outlook — the Arlington forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
• What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
• Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

Recent Arlington editions

• September 5, 2026 — Overnight Street Parking Cap Expands to 300 Spots
• September 4, 2026 — Free Trike Rides on the Bikeway Extended Through September
• September 3, 2026 — Hilltop Tunes Tonight, Plus Overnight Work Ahead on Lake Street
• September 2, 2026 — Fresh Harvest on Mystic Street and the Morning Opening Bell
• September 1, 2026 — Pleasant Street Water Main Upgrades Resume This Morning
• August 31, 2026 — Reviewing 13,000 Names Ahead of Park Renovation
• August 30, 2026 — Stop-Arm Cameras Headed to School Buses Ahead of Opening Bell
• August 29, 2026 — Live Music and Food Trucks on Jason Street This Afternoon
• August 28, 2026 — Weekend Lawn Concerts and Sunset Gatherings Return Across Town
• August 27, 2026 — Applications Open Monday for Two New Town Package Store Licenses
• August 26, 2026 — Town Buildings Complete Green Energy Upgrades
• August 25, 2026 — Town Health Board Bans Kratom Sales and Distribution
• August 24, 2026 — Property Inspectors Visiting Homes With Recent Building Permits
• August 23, 2026 — More Overnight Parking Permits Available as Town Expands Program
• August 22, 2026 — French Bakery & Café Opening on Mass Ave Next Month
• August 21, 2026 — Track Your Household Water Use in Real Time With New Town Portal
• August 20, 2026 — Final Reservoir Concert Tonight — Plus Swap Shed Open and Weekend Voting Prep
• August 19, 2026 — Farmers Market Returns to Russell Common Today
• August 18, 2026 — Alewife Brook Cleanup Proposal Faces Questions
• August 17, 2026 — MassDOT Frontage Road Work Starts Today

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What's in the Arlington daily digest?

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