Arlington Minimal Staff Plan: What To Expect

ARLINGTON, MA — The town's physical offices remain closed, and many departments are operating with minimal staff and face technical challenges, but services are available by phone and email. Request responses may be slow, the town said.

Here is what to expect under the town's Minimal Staff Plan:

Public Works / Recycling and Trash Information

There is no interruption of trash or recycling services. Public Works has suspended the sale of compost bins and recycling drop-off at DPW Yard until further notice. Please do not drop-off any electronics, ink and toner (these can go to Staples), batteries, or propane tanks. Future updates and contact information may be found at arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

Police Department

Residents encouraged to use online reporting, email for records requests
Please read additional details before heading to APD headquarters.

Arlington Libraries

The libraries may be physically closed, but there's still plenty to do. Learn more at robbinslibrary.org

Library Reference Help Line: 781-316-3233.

Health and Human Services

APS lunches to go at the Thompson, Arlington EATS, Food Link, and Meals on Wheels continue to provide services.

Treasurer's Office

Residents are encouraged to pay bills online.

Veterans' Services

Existing benefits and services will not be interrupted. All questions related to local, state, or federal benefits will be initially addressed on the phone. Visit arlingtonma.gov/veterans.

Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC)

While normal face-to-face visits with clients are suspended. AYCC will continue to offer their regular counseling and mental health sessions to current clients and client families via phone calls and telemedicine services.

Board and Committee Meetings

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order, the Town will begin scheduling public meetings to be held entirely remotely. All posted agendas will include a copy of the Governor's Executive Order, a request for residents to email board or committee staff with comments, a statement that all meeting materials will be made available on the Town website and instructions for remotely accessing the meeting. Read Town Counsel's guidance.

View upcoming committee meetings.

Town Election / Town Meeting Postponed

The Select Board will discuss this at the March 30 meeting. Read additional details