Government and Politics
January 13, 2023
From: Town Of ArlingtonJan. 12 Town Hall Update
In this Town Hall Update, Town Manager Sandy Pooler discusses planning for the Town’s FY24 budget. He also discusses a policy he put into place recently prohibiting the use of certain rodenticides, the Lyons Hearing Room closing due to water damage, and urges residents to take the Town’s Communication Survey. View the update.
Arlington Policy Prohibits Specific Rodenticide Use on Town Properties.
Provides resources for rodent prevention and control on private property.
Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGAR) are used to control rats and/or mice but have demonstrated to be harmful to nontarget predator species, such as eagles, falcons, and owls. Read more about the policy at arlingtonma.gov/rodents.
Lyons Hearing Room Unavailable Until Further Notice
Funding sought for Town Hall clock tower repair.
Recent rain events have led to significant water damage in the Lyon's Hearing room from the clock tower above. Due to safety concerns use of the Lyon’s Hearing Room has been discontinued until further notice. Learn more.
Take the Arlington Website and Communications Survey
The Town does periodic surveys to measure satisfaction of our public communications. This survey should take under 5 minutes to complete and will close on February 19, 2023. Take the survey.