Referees walk back onto the field as kids play during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game between Arlington High School and Arlington Catholic.
November 22, 2012.
Field of Play
Category Fall
Optometry
The windowless brick façade of Dr. John W. Archibald’s Optometry office on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington center.
November 24, 2012.
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins descended into Arlington to help promote the Regent Theatre’s “Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins,” showing all Thanksgiving weekend.
November 24, 2012.
Turkey Day Trophy
Arlington Catholic players surround their coach as he hoists the Thanksgiving Day Trophy over his head. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the Thanksgiving Day game between Arlington High School and Arlington Catholic, a tradition started five years ago.
November 22, 2102.
Apple Pie
A detail of an apple pie, a Thanksgiving dessert staple. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2011.
Locking Up
A manager at Johnnie’s Foodmaster locks up after the last-ever customer walked out the door.
November 18, 2012.
Closing
Today will be the final day of Johnnies Foodmaster.
November 16, 2012.
Last 2 Days!
This will be the final weekend of Johnnies Foodmaster.
November 16, 2012.
Where’s The Fire?
A fire truck stops in a Stratton School neighborhood during trick or treating hours on Halloween night.
October 31, 2012.
Empty Shelves
Once filled with varieties of cheese, yogurt, juice, eggs, butter, and various other items, the back wall case at Johnnies Foodmaster stands mostly empty, save for some last few items that are being sold at a discount.
November 9, 2012.
November Snow Scene
A dusting of snow at night.
November 7, 2012.
Summer and Mill
Businesses and the sunset from the intersection of Summer Street and Mill Street.
November 3, 2012.
Surrounded
A squirrel finds itself surrounded by early snowfall brought by a Nor’Easter.
November 7, 2012.
Polling Place
A man, with his Massachusetts voter guide in hand, follows his wife into the precinct 17 polling place at Stratton School.
November 6, 2012.
Everything Must Go!
Shelves are emptying quickly at Johnnie’s Foodmaster, which has stopped ordering all but a select few items.
November 3, 2012.
Golden Leaves
Golden leaves in the autumn sun.
October 22, 2012.
Sunset on Johnnie’s
Johnnie’s Foodmaster started its liquidation sale after the official announcement that the store had been bought by Whole Foods.
November 3, 2012.
Boo!
A scary orange ghost decoration at a Pleasant Street home.
October 20, 2012.
Halloween Twilight
Twilight on Halloween.
October 31, 2012.
Halloween
Trick or treaters collect candy at twilight on Halloween.
October 31, 2012.
Trick or Treat
Dogs patiently waiting for a treat after posing for pictures with their costumes on in Arlington center.
October 20, 2012.
Sandy
Rain from hurricane Sandy.
October 29, 2012.
Black Cat
A black cat up a tree, just in time for Halloween.
October 22, 2012.
A Tangled Web
Halloween decorations at a Dickson Avenue home.
October 22, 2012.
Solar
A home on Longmeadow Road harnessing the power of the sun with an evacuated solar tube water heating system.
October 22, 2012.
Area Office
Formerly an A&P supermarket, this building, at the intersection of routes 3, 60, and 2a, is home to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
October 20, 2012.
B-F-D
Utility lines silhouetted against the evening sky. October 20, 2012.
The Grass Will Grow
Grass seed takes root in soil and sand washed into the gutter on Ridge Street by recent heavy rain.
October 22, 2012.
Colors of Autumn
Dried cornstalks decorate a lantern in front of an Oldham Road residence.
October 22, 2012.
Closing Ceremonies
Dancers from the Thillai Fine Arts Academy perform Bharatanatyam, a classical style of dance from South India, during the closing ceremonies of the Arlington International Film Festival at the Regent Theatre.
October 21, 2012.
Enjoying Autumn
A couple sit on their front porch enjoying the colors and warm weather of an autumn evening.
October 20, 2012.
Bates Motel
Halloween decorations on a North Union street home.
October 15, 2012.
Thompson Steel
Construction of the Thompson School at night.
October 15, 2012.
Thompson Redux
The skeleton of the new Thompson School is lit brightly so that work can continue after dark.
October 15, 2012.
Jason Arms 2
A new sign in front of the Jason Arms apartment building on Jason Street. See the old sign by clicking the link below.
October 10, 2012.
From the Podium
Town meeting members get ready for a special town meeting.
October 10, 2012.
Look Out, Wyman!
One of two cannons at a plot in Mount Pleasant Cemetery where lies the body of Robert Grady, an artilleryman during the Spanish-American war.
October 9, 2012.
Roll Call
Town Moderator John Leone and Town Clerk Stephanie Lucarelli tally the results of a roll call vote during a short break in a special town meeting called to address, among other things, the possibility of overturning the seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The result of the roll call, 110-95 in the negative, essentially left the existing restrictions on leaf blowers in place.
October 10, 2012.
Spy Pond Overlook
A plaque placed in Spy Pond Park dedicating the area as Spy Pond Overlook in memory of Frank P. “Mike” Wright.
October 9, 2012.
Arlington-Belmont Crew
Members of the Arlington-Belmont Crew carry their boat to the waters of Spy Pond.
October 9, 2012.
Yard Trimmings
A man puts his yard trimmings, which are now collected every week, out to the curb for pickup on Paul Revere Road.
September 27, 2012.
Burbage
Actor Neil McGarry in the one-man show “Burbage!!! …Or The Man Who Made Shakespeare Famous” at the Arlington Friends of the Drama during a benefit performance for the Arlington International Film Festival.
September 22, 2012.
In The Bag
Arlington Police bag evidence found on Paul Revere Road after a bank robbery at Citizens Bank on Massachusetts Avenue.
September 27, 2012.
Vote Today!
Today, April 10, 2012, is the town election. If you are in Precinct 15 or know someone in Precinct 15, any votes for Bennett W. Craig would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to continue representing all of my great Precinct 15 neighbors, as well as the interests of all Arlingtonians, at Town Meeting this spring. Thanks!
Signs directing people to their precinct's polling place at Stratton School. November 2, 2010.
Park Light
Light from an abutting home seeps into Robbins Farm Park. November 22, 2011.
Open Gate
A view through the gate onto the baseball and football fields behind Arlington High School. December 17, 2011.
Through the Trees
In this picture, one can make out the Turkey Hill Water Tower through the trees, a sight shared by many Arlington homes. December 12, 2011.
Helena’s
Helena's Isis Parenting on Massachusetts Avenue. December 12, 2011.
Massage Therapy
I'm curious to know what makes the water golden. December 12, 2011,
Arlington Police
The sign outside the Community Safety Building on Mystic Street. December 12, 2011.
The Boo Keeper
A sign reserving a parking space in the back of Arlington High School for the "retirement bookeeper." The word bookkeeper is the only word in the english language to have three consecutive repeating letters with no hyphens--except in this case. December 17, 2011.
Motor Mart
The weathered sign of Arlington Motor Mart on Pond Street. December 12, 2011.
2nd Empire
The Mansard roof in the 2nd Empire style of a home-turned-office space along Massachusetts Avenue. December 12, 2011.
Spy Pond Sunset
The sky at sunset over Spy Pond on December 12, 2011.
Boat Ramp
The rippled concrete of the Spy Pond boat ramp. December 12, 2011.
Bushy
A fairly self-explainatory sign on Massachusetts Avenue pointing down Pond Lane. December 12, 2011.
“Support Any Friend”
A quote from President John F. Kennedy on the Arlington War Memorial in Arlington Center. November 26, 2011.
Pearl Harbor Day
The flag at Arlington Town Hall flying at half-staff on December 7, 2010.
Snow Drops
A flower petal covered with water from the snow of October 29, 2011.
Soccer Field
Planes streak across the sky over Boston as Robbins Farm lies quiet and dark. November 22, 2011.
Cannonball!
Cannon shells piled near the war memorials in Arlington center. November 26, 2011.
Say Uncle
Samuel Wilson stands tall out in the cold wind of November 23, 2011.
“Moss Grows Fat on a Rolling Stone”
Moss on a lawn ornament. November 14, 2011.
Do They Know It’s Christmas Time?
Apparently the folks on Lockeland Avenue know, and would like to remind everyone with this bright display of lights. November 26, 2011.
Neon Hangers
Noble gases illuminate the front window of Mike's Washing & Dry Cleaning on Massachusetts Avenue. Next door, autumn colors at Ryan's Florist. November 26, 2011.
Jupiter
The planet Jupiter shines bright in the westerly sky over houses abutting Robbins Farm Park. November 26, 2011.
“Every aspect of your life…”
The Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center on Broadway in Arlington center. November 26, 2011.
Modern Design
After being destroyed in 1975, the clock tower of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church was rebuilt in this modern design which is silhouetted against the cloudy afternoon sky of November 23, 2011.
Fly Like An Eagle
An eagle adorns the side of the building housing the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at Massachusetts Avenue and Route 3. November 23, 2011.
Brackett at Night
The Brackett School lit up on the night of November 22, 2011.
A Tree With a View
A tree at Skyline Park. November 22, 2011.
Shadows
Trees silhouetted against the overcast sky of November 14, 2011.
Gone Fishin’
A man casts a line whilst enjoying the sunset at the Arlington Reservoir. October 10, 2011.
Snow-ball
The shadow of a Stratton School basketball goal stands out against the October snow. October 30, 2011.
Off Season
Lifeguard towers stand empty at the Arlington Reservoir swimming area while families play on the playground structures in the background. October 10, 2011.
Bent and Broken
The Halloween weekend snowstorm did its best to block the roads of Arlington by bending and breaking trees. October 29, 2011.
October Snow
Stratton School covered in snow on an unseasonable autumn night. October 30, 2011.
Chilled to the Bone
A Halloween decoration encrusted in heavy, wet snow. October 29, 2011.
Conservation Area
A sign for the small wetland conservation area on Forest Street at the Winchester border. October 10, 2011.
Scooter 2
An abandoned scooter revealed by the low water level of the Arlington Reservoir. October 10, 2011.
On December 11, 2010, another photo of a ditched scooter was posted. That one was in the middle of Mill Brook.
Halloween Island
A pumpkin on a miniature Mo'ai statue in the front yard of a Crescent Hill Avenue home. October 10, 2011.
Mellow Yellow
The yellow "sea glass" section of border on the sign for McClennen Park. October 10, 2011.
Kind of Blue
A detail of the colorful blue "sea glass" border on the sign for McClennen Park. October 10, 2011. See a full view of the sign and its multicolored border at the Pictures of Arlington Facebook page.
Down the Winding Path
A woman walks down a winding path at McClennen Park. October 10, 2011.
Reservoir Panorama
The Arlington Reservoir swimming area at sunset. October 10, 2011.
Detour
Road work on Forest Street on the Columbus Day Holiday. October 10, 2011.
On The Line
A sign marking the border between Arlington and Winchester on Wright Street. More on the Pictures of Arlington Facebook page. October 10, 2011.
Bri ms
The sign outside of the demolished Brigham's Corporate Office on Mill Street. September 27, 2011.
Under the Lights
Football practice under the lights of Pierce Field behind Arlington High School. September 27, 2011.
Corporate Office
The former world headquarters of Brigham's, partway to the junkyard. September 27, 2011.
Super Sport
A 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS being used as a promotional tool at a Town Day booth. September 25, 2010.
No Dumping
No dumping on Decatur Street in East Arlington. The lights of Somerville's Dilboy Stadium are visible in the background. September 29, 2010.
Mini Pumpkins $1.00 each
The still bustling Farmers' Market at closing time on October 13, 2010.
Blue Oval – Edward L. Sterling House
The Edward L. Sterling House (1845) on Summer Street. September 25, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Henry Hornblower House
The Henry Hornblower House (1891) on Pleasant Street. November 5, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Edward Storer House
The Edward Storer House (1845) on Water Street. November 15, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Alvin Robbins House
The Alvin Robbins House (built 1868, moved from Mass. Ave 1912) at the corner of Prescott Street and Russell Street. November 15, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Charles P. Wyman House
The Charles P. Wyman House (1880) on Pleasant Street. November 5, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Butterfield-Whittemore House
The Butterfield-Whittemore House (1695/1790,) also known as the "Crooked House" as it not parallel to Massachusetts Avenue. September 29, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
Blue Oval – Albert Winn Farmhouse
The Albert Winn Farmhouse (1820) on Summer Street. November 15, 2010.
Blue Oval homes are structures designated by the Arlington Historical Commission as historically or architecturally significant. There are approximately 1,200 such structures in the Town of Arlington.
For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistoricalcommission.org/
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