Menotomy Matters

Bringing transparency to Arlington Government, one source document at a time.

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You won't BELIEVE what happened at the over 3 hour ARB meeting last night!

No, really, I was pretty surprised by some of the stuff in the @acminews video... 🤨

https://t.co/WsFoZBWBok

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NEW! Records requests show the latest new #MBTA Communities draft maps and zoning regs from the #ArlingtonMA working group!

https://t.co/84hcvNEO2B

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Updated meeting reports, maps, survey results and more available from the #ArlingtonMA #MBTA Communities WG meeting on 29-August:

https://t.co/kD8bq7XT2X

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@arlingtonmagov Looking for the story of everything that's happened with the MBTA Communities working group? I've got links organized to all the coverage:

https://t.co/kD8bq7XT2X

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Wondering what the MBTA Communities WG has been up to? Thanks to some residents who take detailed notes, you can read different views of the last few meetings at Menotomy Matters in a handy format:

https://t.co/kD8bq7XT2X

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How will MBTA Communities law change #ArlingtonMA?
It's an open question, and the town working group is making changes each week. Keep up with this comprehensive list of meeting minutes, videos, mapping tools, and more:
https://t.co/byAIriQRBD

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MBTA Communities law: is it just me, or is the planning around these zoning requirements wildly different between local towns.

For example, where are the planning pages for Medford, Melrose, Watertown, or Somerville? Nothing obvious as an MBTA Community homepage there!

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Who knew #ArlingtonMA #TownMeeting could be so fun? 😆 If I knew it votes on triangles, free speech, and stenography, I would have run for TMM again! 🗳️

https://t.co/Dynepd8Kqt

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Pondering your #Vote 🗳️ in Arlington, MA Town Elections this Saturday? Menotomy Matters has your candidate guide and overview ready! 🇺🇸

https://t.co/dRAMGu3f1f

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What's up with overnight #parking in #ArlingtonMA? After years of it being banned, the Select Board is considering annual permits for $$$ - and everyone has quite an opinion on it!

https://t.co/PXhhoGQeg2

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Warrant open for Town Meeting in Arlington, MA! Submit any articles you'd like TMM to consider before 27-January! #NewEnglandGovernment #TownMeeting #ArlingtonMA
https://t.co/eCoduHRXFo

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Want to understand #ArlingtonMA Town Meeting Warrant without having to click in a million different places?

I've put it all on one page for you:
https://t.co/LQ3sH5oxgX

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@eric4arlington @Dtphelan1 @5PinZ_ We should chat and figure out how to easily capture both the individual votes, and what the votes are about: both the article number, the board recommendation (I have those), and - the tricky part - if there were substitute or amendments taken at meeting (takes more thought).

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Curious how TMM incumbents voted during the 2020 town meeting? Another group of Arlingtonians have you covered too, with an easy chart of all votes in 2020 TM:

https://t.co/BD9OCpy9Cx

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Arlington Town Election is TODAY! See links to all candidate websites, interviews, and more here ✅

https://t.co/1OFsKO1SBy

P.S. I'm running for TM in Precinct 12!

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@melanieinboston UPDATED - there are several important amendments on some articles now linked - in particular the RCV Article 13 has fundamental changes in amendments - as well as additional supplemental links.

https://t.co/O7rBbS3wAJ

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@melanieinboston Indeed - please let any #ArlingtonMA #TownMeeting members know, since I try to present all reports, videos, FAQS, and board recommendations to Warrant Articles in a simple-to-read format:

https://t.co/5FhTJzuVDQ

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@schlichtman Not here - ours feature self-contained cleaning! #SiameseKittenz

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Surprised by your #ArlingtonMA water bill? 🌊 Yes, it probably went up - but good news is, your property tax rate likely went down to match. See why (plus a cute cat) 🐈‍⬛

https://t.co/CqvEMMFsgL

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Wondering what's up with November 16h's Special Town Meeting in #ArlingtonMA? I've started tracking the expected Warrant Articles here, will be updating with various board meetings that make recommendations:

https://t.co/5FhTJzuVDQ