APN | Snap Shot: Sanctuary Town Debates

Groups both for and against becoming a sanctuary town held signs outside of town hall Monday, February 27th.

The board of selectmen officially endorsed warrant article 59 that will go before town meeting members in April. The article is proposed by the Arlington human rights commission and is seen as largely symbolic but comes with a remote risk of losing federal aid.

Town meeting members will decide if Arlington will become a sanctuary town during the town meeting in April.

Arlington High School is being considered to receive state funds for a new building. A feasibility study last June was conducted to address concerns that the high school would lose accreditation for failing facilities.

Superintendent Kathleen Bodie says residents will then get a chance to review the options for renovation by next school year.

If the project is approved, Arlington could have a new high school by 2022.