Arlington's Most-Read Stories: 2020 Year In Review

ARLINGTON, MA — It was a year unlike any other, and many people will be glad it's over.

While the coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly dominated the headlines this year, other stories caught our readers' attention, including a hotly contested Town Election and numerous restaurant happenings.

These were the most read stories of 2020 in Arlington:

Arlington Ice Cream Shop Permanently Closes

Abilyn's Frozen Bakery, previously the Chilly Cow, shut down in April. The shop focused on "bakery-style" ice cream, including ice cream cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

Arlington Local Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

Patch kept a rolling list of Arlington businesses that were open and closed during the pandemic.

Arlington's Retro Burger Closes, Familiar Name Moving In

Retro Burger and Ice Cream shut down in November, but its closure means the return of a longtime Arlington favorite. Owner Bill Maund said he "passed papers" to the owners of Toraya, a Mass. Ave. mainstay for more than 20 years.

Arlington Bakery Makes Nationwide Food Network List

A new addition to the Arlington food scene caught the Food Network's attention in March. Breadboard Bakery landed among the network's list of 35 best bread bakeries in America.

2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Arlington Garage

A fire ripped through a garage on Bowdoin Street in early February. Photos and videos from the scene showed the garage engulfed in flames.

Arlington Election Results 2020: Newcomers Diggins, Exton Elected

Arlington postponed its Town Election to early June due to the pandemic. Newcomers Len Diggins and Elizabeth Exton were elected to the Select Board and School Committee, respectively.

Arlington Coronavirus Update: Town Sees 2 Deaths

Arlington reported its first two deaths in late March, when there were 20 positive cases of the coronavirus. There have been 946 confirmed cases and 61 deaths attributed to the virus since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest figures from the town.

Second Coronavirus Case Confirmed At Arlington Whole Foods

An employee of Whole Foods Market in Arlington tested positive for the coronavirus in early April. It was the second case among employees at the supermarket.

Arlington Heights Business Owners Withdraw Pub Opposition

In January, two Arlington Heights business owners withdrew their opposition to a proposed pub and restaurant on Mass. Ave.

Arlington Adopts Hybrid Model To Start School Year

The School Committee voted in August to adopt a hybrid learning plan to start the school year.