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Select Board Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Community Celebrations and Town Staff Appreciation
The Select Board acknowledged community efforts in organizing viewing parties for the USA-Australia soccer match and thanked town staff, particularly James Feeney, Christine Bongiorno, and Natasha Wade, for their work. Appreciation was also extended to Chief Kelly for volunteerism. The events were successful, drawing large crowds and fostering community spirit. A discussion arose regarding the beer provided at these events, specifically concerning the pricing and vendor agreements, with a noted intention to ensure uniformity and community commitment moving forward. Future watch parties are scheduled.
Parking Meter Expansion Study Presented to Select Board
The Select Board reviewed a presentation on the potential expansion of parking meters and parking benefit districts (PBDs) into Arlington Heights and East Arlington. The study, conducted by Stantec, indicated justification for paid parking due to high utilization rates in core areas and modeled potential revenue and expenditures for PBDs. Key findings suggest that while meters could fund district improvements, careful consideration is needed for residential parking overflow, long-term parking options, and operational structure. The board received the report, indicating further discussion and community engagement are necessary before any decisions are made.
New Water Usage Portal to Launch This Summer
Public Works is developing a customer water usage portal, scheduled for launch this summer. This portal will allow residents to set usage alerts, track their consumption, and identify issues through programming alerts. A demonstration was intended for the current meeting but was not placed on the agenda due to staff oversight; it will be rescheduled for the July meeting.
Arlington Select Board Honors Breadboard Bakery with Proclamation
The Arlington Select Board unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Breadboard Bakery for its culinary contributions to the town. The proclamation highlighted the bakery's operation since 2019, its use of locally milled flour, and its success in national and international bread competitions, including a first-place win in the professional category for sourdough in June 2026, following a previous win for baguettes in 2024. Board members also congratulated board member Eric Helmuth for winning first place in the amateur category of the same competition.
Study Finds Justification for Parking Meters, PBDs in Arlington Heights and East Arlington
Stantec presented a study on the feasibility of introducing parking meters and parking benefit districts (PBDs) in Arlington Heights and East Arlington. The study found justification for charging for parking due to high utilization rates (73% in Arlington Heights core, 75-85% in East Arlington core). Revenue and expenditure forecasts suggest potential for PBDs to fund district improvements like beautification, bike parking, and EV charging, though initial years may run in the red. A tiered pricing model ($1/hr and $0.50/hr) and multi-space kiosk system were proposed. The study recommended a streamlined operational structure for the Parking Advisory Committee and stressed the need for further community and business engagement, especially regarding residential parking overflow and long-term parking solutions. The Select Board received the report.
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