Saturday: Windy with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
Sunday: Breezy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Safety Concerns Delay Arlington Park Playground Opening (patch.com) — If you've been waiting to use the new Arlington park playground, be prepared for a delay of at least several more weeks while safety concerns with the new equipment are addressed. A certified inspector flagged unspecified issues, and the town is now working with contractors and the manufacturer to fix them before opening, extending a project that has already seen multiple schedule changes.
• Arlington, MA Zoning Board of Appeals — September 29, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Arlington's Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 29, 2026, and conditionally approved a site plan with changes to the landscaping, a decision that could affect nearby neighbors and future development. Residents can review the linked minutes, reports, and meeting video to see exactly what was decided and how it may shape projects in their part of town.
• Volleyball Recap: Woburn Memorial Has No Trouble Against Arlington (maxpreps.com) — Arlington High's volleyball team fell 3–0 on the road to Woburn Memorial, continuing a tough stretch that has left the Spy Ponders at 2–4 dating back to last season. Despite a close second set, Arlington couldn't turn the match around and now looks to regroup before traveling to face Malden on Friday evening.
📣 Arlington Shout Outs!
🌟 Roasted Granola Cafe, great owners, great employees, makes me smile when I go to the cafe, great oatmeal with brown sugar on side, great kitchen Manager Michael . Great avocado toast, vegan scones —Jonathan S.
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