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
​​Noodle Market

Not long after Noodle Market opened in March, 2017, the Vietnamese/ Thai restaurant became a new Arlington favorite. It replaced the twenty-year old Sweet Chili with a casual renovation that features long tables perfect for families, smaller tables at a bench along the wall, soft lighting, and warm wood touches. The friendly staff offer quick service from a varied menu of favorites from both cultures. Its location – right in the center and around the corner from the bike path – has attracted regular customers among locals and bike commuters alike.

Noodle Market’s offerings include a range of familiar Southeast Asian dishes, including pho, curry dishes, fresh rolls, bun bowls, pad Thai, and delicious "drunken noodles." The prices are reasonable, starting with the $10 noodle soups which are served in generous and flavorful portions. Noodle Market's menu selection is also available for takeout.

The restaurant is located at 470-472 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington

Hours:
  • Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday open 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday open  11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays closed

View the menu on Noodle Market's website.

Events, Recent News & Articles

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​Grab a friend and head to Boston Women's Market Arlington on Saturday, July 20th!
25 women makers will be 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!
Learn more >

​Aeronaut Arlington beer garden will run again in Whittemore Park starting June 1, 2019
​​Read more >

​Two new Arlington Center businesses opened in July 2019 -- Butternut Bakehouse and Jose's
Visit Butternut Bakehouse >
Visit Jose's >

​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 >
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Boston Globe featured article: Residents pressure Arlington Center Landlords to fill growing vacant storefronts
Read more >
Arlington Cable News story on Support Arlington Center
Read more news >
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