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
Ways to give to Arlington Center Businesses
Many 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 & ArticlesCOVID-19 Updates
Many Arlington businesses are open for business, but they have specific hours and pick up requirements due to COVID-19. Please see the Town's Open Business document for details. Please note: This document is constantly changing, so please check it often for updates. In addition, the Town has created an important document about COVID-19 resources for businesses and nonprofits. Twyrl@home, a fresh pasta meal delivery business, is stepping up to help seniors during the current COVID-19 pandemic by offering a matching opportunity to its customers. “We can do it” by working together! Learn more > Retro Burger closing after 7 years, to be replace by new restaurant Read more > Trick or Treating at Arlington Businesses held on Thursday, Oct. 31 Read more > Computer Cafe, closes after 23 years in business Read more > CBD Store Opens In Long-Vacant Arlington Center Storefront, located at 460 Mass Ave Learn more > 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. Learn more > 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. Learn more > Aeronaut Arlington beer garden continues in Whittemore Park through September 7, 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 > 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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