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

Featured Business of the Month
​​Anderson's Florist of Arlington

Located at 830 Mass Ave, Anderson's Florist of Arlington is a premier florist that handcrafts custom flower bouquets and offers fresh flower delivery in Arlington as well as nearby towns. Proudly serving customers since 1919, Anderson's Florist offers a full range of floral arrangements, plants, gifts and greeting cards for personal occasions, special events, wedding, and corporate needs. Anderson’s Florist strives to tailor designs to meet the customer's unique and specific needs. In addition, they take pride in helping customers navigate the wide variety of design options to select flowers that are perfectly suited for each occasion and recipient. Anderson's Florist treats every interaction with customers as an opportunity to build a long lasting relationship. By learning an individual’s preferences, they are able to create striking and beautiful arrangements. Anderson's Florist delivers to the Arlington community, as well as Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Winchester, Woburn, and more.
Get your flowers locally at Anderson’s Florist of Arlington!
 
Order Flowers online at: https://andersonsflorist.com
Call today at: 781-643-3090

Events, Recent News & Articles

Trick or Treating at Arlington Businesses on Thursday, Oct. 31
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Computer Cafe, closes after 23 years in business
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CBD Store Opens In Long-Vacant Arlington Center Storefront, located at 460 Mass Ave
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Town Day held Saturday Sept. 14, 2019
The 43rd annual Town Day celebrates Arlington in Arlington Center Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9:30AM-3PM. Mass. Ave.  
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Boston Women's Market Arlington returns to Arlington on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
25 women makers will be located at the Arlington Visitor's Center in Arlington Center from 11 am - 4 pm with handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, hand-poured candles, health and beauty products, and more. 
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​Aeronaut Arlington beer garden continues in Whittemore Park through September 7, 2019
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​​Two new Arlington Center businesses opened in July 2019 -- Butternut Bakehouse and Jose's
Visit Butternut Bakehouse >
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​Letter to the Editor about Arlington's vacant storefront bylaw featured in the Boston Globe
How one Massachusetts town [Arlington] is tackling vacant storefronts
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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. 
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​Goals of the new bylaw for Vacant Store Fronts
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Boston Globe featured article: Residents pressure Arlington Center Landlords to fill growing vacant storefronts
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Arlington Cable News story on Support Arlington Center
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