Select Board Meets Tonight to Review Alewife Brook Infrastructure

Arlington, MA · July 27, 2026

Happy Monday — after a warm weekend by the water, today brings a shift in the skies and a packed municipal docket.

📰 The Lead

Local leaders return to Town Hall tonight for a hybrid Select Board meeting addressing critical environmental and administrative business. At the top of the agenda is an in-depth briefing regarding combined sewer overflows along the Alewife Brook watershed, an issue that has drawn heightened attention following recent summer storms. Board members will also review updates on the town manager's contract and hear presentations celebrating local cultural milestones. Residents can attend in person at the second-floor chambers or tune in remotely via Zoom starting at 7:15 PM. As infrastructure discussions take center stage, town officials continue to coordinate regional responses to stormwater management. Public comment periods will provide residents an opportunity to weigh in directly on municipal priorities before the board moves into administrative reviews.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Minuteman Bikeway Repairs Continue — Commuters should expect minor detours and path maintenance between Linwood Street and Lake Street near Spy Pond.

  • West Nile Virus Awareness — Public health officials urge continued mosquito precautions across the region as seasonal surveillance ticks upward.

☀️ Today's Outlook

  • High 85°F · Low 53°F — Clear Grab your sunglasses for a bright afternoon, then enjoy a crisp evening cooldown.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • School Committee Remote Meeting — Remote via Zoom, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Tune in for district updates and administrative business as the new term approaches.

  • Medford: Real Estate Investing Basics — 111 High St, Tuesday 6:30 PM Short drive away, a beginner-friendly workshop covering core property market fundamentals.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Spy Pond Park Spanning over one hundred acres of water and accessible shoreline, this neighborhood landmark offers paved walking paths, community boat rentals, and prime vantage points for watching local sunsets ripple across the water.

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