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
​​Magic Dragon Comics

Established in 1993 and located at 307 Broadway in Arlington Center, Magic Dragon Comics offers quaint collectibles of comic books and graphic novels for all ages in a no-frills setting. This neighborhood comic shop offers their clientele knowledgeable and friendly service. Such comics include Marvel and DC Comics featuring The Amazing Spider Man, The Fantastic Four, Doomsday Clock, Wolverine, X-Men, the Silver Surfer, The Thing, Generation X, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Superman, Batman and more. They have been active in the community, especially on Arlington Town Day, offering free photos with The Infinity Gauntlet and other comic characters. Come by and see all that the Magic Dragon Comics has to offer!​
Phone: (781) 643-3530  |  Facebook  |  Email

Events, Recent News & Articles

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Aeronaut Arlington beer garden will run again in Whittemore Park starting June 1, 2019
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Abbott's Frozen Custard is opened!
Abbott's Frozen Custard opened at 311 Broadway in Arlington Center. Abbott's Frozen Custard is now hiring managers and supervisors for this Arlington Center location. Don't delay an opportunity to work at this gourmet frozen custard establishment. Contact jdenoncourt@abbottscustard.com for more information about Arlington job opportunities at Abbott's. Join their Facebook page and visit their website.

Butternut Bakehouse is coming to Arlington Center
Learn a bit more about Butternut Bakehouse, a new business soon coming to the Center! 
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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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