The Week in Review

This week proved to be a busy one in politics, with the state primary on Tuesday and two special town meetings. 

On Monday, the Selectmen and School Committee met and agreed to work together to reverse the school district's $1.5 million deficit. The Selectmen also scheduled a Special Town Meeting on November 15 to reduce the school district's appropriation so the town can set its tax rate in December.

Town residents headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes in the state's primary. In the Democratic Primary, Arlington voters favored overall winners Steven Grossman and Suzanne M. Bump for state treasurer and auditor, respectively. Residents also favored auditor Mary Z. Connaughton in the Republican Primary.

On Wednesday, the father who nearly drowned trying to save his son in an Arlington pool passed away. Saiyasawi Gurajada, 34, nearly drowned on Sept. 4, attempting to rescue his 10-year-old son, who had fallen in the outdoor pool at the Old Colony Lane condominiums off Massachusetts Avenue. Police officially ruled the death a "tragic accident."

Three dozen concerned citizens gathered at Town Hall on Thursday night to debate the city's new off-leash dog law. Dog-owners, homeowners and parents discussed the best way to implement the law in Robbins Farm Park, since a number of issues ranging from noise to children's safety have risen since the law passed in May. The town counsel will review the citizen's suggestions and decide the best way to implement the law in the upcoming weeks.

On Saturday, residents donated their time and their blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Arlington High School.

In sports action on Saturday, the Arlington High Spy Ponders dropped their home opener 43-28 against Burlington High School.