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:
Free to Be Fitness
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -- Arthur Ashe. Free 2 Be Fitness takes this Ashe quote as its inspiration. Located in Arlington, Free 2 Be Fitness offers personal and small group training. Every client receives individualized programming to meet their specific goals and needs. Offering indoor and outdoor fitness space in a safe environment, as well as virtual training options, Free 2 Be Fitness will customize your workout experience with a focus on mindfulness, patience and positivity. Free 2 Be Fitness believes it is never too late to take better care of yourself, as we are all just one step away from making positive life changes. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, late comer to fitness, or considering your first steps toward getting healthier, Free 2 Be Fitness will help you reach your personalized fitness goals. FUN FACTS: Owner Suzanne Schwartz is a former high school swimmer & runner, a civil rights lawyer, a cancer survivor, 10-time Pan Mass Challenge rider, mom of two hockey playing daughters, and lover of all things milk chocolate! Learn more today! Instagram | Facebook | Website 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!
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Events, Recent News & ArticlesTown Announces COVID-19 Business Resiliency Program
Program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant. Arlington announces a new program that will provide assistance to small businesses that have been impacted by the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Working capital assistance and/or technical assistance will be awarded to eligible Arlington businesses to support operations through this difficult time. Read more about the program and application timelines. Arlington's Tango Restaurant Closing After 18 Years Read more > Arlington Farmers' Market Reopens: Health Guidelines To Know. Read more > Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery closes The ice cream shop that specialized in frozen cakes and desserts, has closed after 14 years. Read more > Retro Burger closing after 7 years, to be replace by new restaurant Read more > CBD Store Opens In Long-Vacant Arlington Center Storefront, located at 460 Mass Ave Learn 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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