Voting is the most effective way to voice your opinion.   Arlington's local elections took place April 10th with the following results. 
 
FYArlington's mission is to help inform citizens about issues and participate actively in politics by voting.  Following is information about the local, state and national elections in 2012.  FYArlington does not endorse candidates, we simply provide information to let residents make informed decisions.
 
FYArlington Voter Resource Guides

• School Committee
• Board of Selectmen

 
Candidate Information (listed as they will appear on the ballot):
Board of Selectmen - 2 seats:  Joseph E. Curran,  Robert L. Tosi Jr., Maria A. Romano, Joseph A. Curro Jr.,  Steven M. Byrne
School Committee - 2 seats: Jeffrey D. Thielman*, Andrew E. O'Brien, Ian T. Jackon, James J. Flanagan, Cindy Starks*, A. Matthew Pallet (* indicates candidate for re-election)
 
ACMi Candidate Profiles, Debates and Candidate's Night
Replays available on Government Channel - Comcast 10, RCN 15, Verizon 26.

• Video on Demand and replay info
• Candidate's Night Replay: Saturday 10am, Sunday 5pm, Thursday 12pm, Fridays 2pm
• Profiles Replay: Saturdays 8am, Sundays 8 & 10pm, Tuesdays at 4pm, Thursday 2 & 11pm, Fridays 12pm
• Debates Replay: Saturdays 9am, Sundays 9 & 11pm, Tuesdays 5pm, Thursdays 3pm, Fridays 1pm

 
General Information:
Arlington League of Women Voter's Guide
Ballot Information (includes Town Meeting member candidates)
Town Meeting Members running
Town of Arlington - open seats and candidate information
Election details - polling locations, absentee information, etc.
Note: Polling place changes while Thompson School is reconstructed
Precincts 1 & 3 will vote at the Edith Fox Library, 175 Mass. Ave (on corner of Cleveland St.)
Precinct 5 will vote at the Bishop School, 25 Columbia Road (Entrance on Stowecroft Road).
 
Miscellaneous Resources
YourArlington information, profiles, etc.
Arlington Avocado (light hearted, but also serious interviews with each candidate)
 
Election Dates:
Town Elections - Tuesday April 10
(last day to register, March 21)
 
State Primary - Thursday, September 6
(last day to register, Aug. 17)
 
Presidential/State Election - Tuesday, November 6
(last day to register, Oct. 17)