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:
The Effortless Kitchen
The Effortless Kitchen is a virtual cooking class and virtual custom cooking event business that makes the experience of bringing delicious meals to your home kitchen simply effortless. Created by Debbie Brosnan, an Arlington resident, The Effortless Kitchen believes everyone can cook. Whether you are an experienced chef or just starting to make homemade meals, everyone needs easy family dinner options they can turn to. The Effortless Kitchen’s menus include allergy and dietary substitutions to accommodate most. Menus are focused on simplicity without sacrificing taste. Healthy ingredients combined with live virtual instruction will help you make a home cooked meal you’ll love. Chef Debbie's goal is "to expand your comfort level in the kitchen to help you feel confident with simple recipes you can add to your weekly meal plan.” The Effortless Kitchen’s classes and events are a great way to connect with other students in the class or with friends and loved ones from across the country. Corporate events and fundraisers are also available. Gift certificates are the perfect way to gift an experience for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day etc. Menu items include Fettuccine Bolognese, Red Curry Turkey Meatballs, Ravioli with Garlic Lemon Spinach, Korean BBQ Beef Tacos, Beet and Carrot Fritters and more. Book a class or custom event today! Website | Facebook 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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