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There are a number of ways you can get involved and help to make a difference to the students of Arlington Public Schools.

  1. Join one of FYArlington’s Working Groups
  2. Attend meetings to show you are listening and you care
  3. Stay informed by watching meetings On Demand
  4. Become a Town Meeting or Finance Committee Member
  5. Share your concerns with the the Arlington School Committee and the Board of Selectmen
  6. Contact your state legislators

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Join one of FYArlington's Working Groups
We have four working groups that focus on key areas of interest. By attending meetings and interacting with the key decision makers, these groups gain an in-depth knowledge of their area and help to educate the larger Arlington community and suggest actions we can take to make our schools and town stronger. more...

Attend Meetings
An educated citizen has power. Attend meetings and stay informed. Refer to FYArlington’s calendar for relevant town and school meetings. Most meetings are on cable. Check Arlington Community Media for the schedule. School Committee and Board of Selectmen meetings are aired live on the Government channel (Comcast Ch 10, RCN Ch 15, Verizon Ch 26). You can also watch the School Committee and Board of Selectment meetings LIVE on the Web.

You can also sign up to receive meeting notices and agendas via email.

  • School Committee – 2nd & 4th Thurs. of month at 6:30pm, 6th fl. of the High School, opens with public comment
  • Finance Committee – Mon. and Wed. from Feb. thru June, open for observation only
  • Budget & Revenue Task Force – town calendar lists meeting dates, open for observation only
  • Board of Selectmen – every other Monday, 2nd Floor Town Hall, time for public comment is always on the agenda

Stay Informed - Watch meetings On Demand

ACMi now offers many Town and School meetings On Demand.

Become a Town Meeting or Finance Committee Member
One of the best ways to get invoved is to become involved and cast your vote as a Town Meeting Member. Town Meeting consists of 12 representatives from each of Arlington's 21 precincts. There are currently open positions and a portion of each precinct's members are up for re-election each spring. If you are interested in running for Town Meeting, fill out an application with the Town Clerk's office in February.

The Town of Arlington Finance Committee is seeking to fill vacancies. Night meetings on Monday and Wednesday are necessary from February through early June. The prime responsibility of the Finance Committee is the review and analysis of the town budget as well as available revenues and the presentation of a balanced budget to the Town Meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to send a letter of interest and resume to Allan Tosti, 33 Teel Street, Arlington MA 02474. A background in government or finance is preferred but not required.

 

Share your concerns and opinions
Show you care. Email School Committee and Board of Selectmen with your opinions, concerns and questions.

Contact your Legislators
Write to each of the legislators below to let them know you want them to continue to support education and fight for additional funding.