Welcome to Support Arlington Center
Support Arlington Center is a citizens' group dedicated to keeping Arlington Center thriving with diverse, successful small businesses. It was started in June 2016 during the alarming rate of empty storefronts and exorbitant rent increases. The group works with Town members, business owners and the community to encourage shopping and dining in Arlington Center. The group consists of Arlington residents, business owners, and visitors who love and support Arlington Center. We feel a special responsibility as the site of Town Hall, Robbins Library, Arlington High School, the Town Garden, Arlington Town Day, Jason Russell House, Cyrus Dallin Museum, Spy Pond, the Boys and Girls Club, the Senior Center, the main post office, and much more. Learn more about Support Arlington Center and join the conversation on Facebook.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
Business of the Month:
Arlington Center for the Arts "Arlington Open Studios"
Join the Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) for the 23rd Annual Arlington Open Studios happening on Saturday, November 13, 2021. This event will be returning to a primarily in-person format, with lots of new features and visitor favorites! Arlington Open Studios will be held in FOUR adjacent buildings in Arlington Center including one NEW location for 2021:
Ways to give to Arlington Center BusinessesMany small businesses in Arlington Center had to close their doors (temporarily) due to COVID-19, or they are working tirelessly to offer take out (curbside). Below please find some Arlington Center businesses who were featured as a Business of the Month for Support Arlington Center. Many of these Arlington Center businesses have online offerings including gift cards, online purchasing, and curb side delivery. Please consider ways to support these businesses. Be safe, be well, and be healthy!
Read the list of featured businesses > |
Events, Recent News & ArticlesHoliday pop-up businesses coming to Arlington Center this December
Multiple "pop-up" businesses located at the Visitor Center's shed at Uncle Sam Plaza, 4 Mystic St., will be set up from Nov. 26 to Dec. 23, 2021. Read more. Beer Garden at Jason Russell House, Saturdays in September 2021! Every Saturday next month – Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 – from 1 to 7 p.m., Arlington’s beer garden returns, this time on the Jason Russell House grounds, 7 Jason Street. Sponsored by Burke’s Brewing Co. in partnership with the Arlington Historical Society, this family-focused event provides a place to enjoy good music, brews and food at a local outdoor venue. Read more. Boston Women's Market is back in Arlington Center this year! Mark down September 11, 2021 at Uncle Sam's Plaza from 11am-4pm! From candle and jewelry makers to woodworkers and bakers, their vendors are skilled women entrepreneurs from all over New England. Check it out! Arlington's Tango Restaurant Closes After 18 Years Read more > Arlington Farmers' Market Reopens: Health Guidelines To Know. Read more > Letter to the Editor about Arlington's vacant storefront bylaw featured in the Boston Globe How one Massachusetts town [Arlington] is tackling vacant storefronts Read letter > Listen to podcast interview with Support Arlington Center Arlington Entrepreneurs interviewed co-founder Alyssa Clossey about the importance of small business shopping and how Support Arlington Center was formed. Listen now > Goals of the new bylaw for Vacant Store Fronts Read more > Boston Globe featured article: Residents pressure Arlington Center Landlords to fill growing vacant storefronts Read more > Arlington Cable News story on Support Arlington Center
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