Municipalities across the nation are the beneficiaries of a significant influx of federal funds via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA is intended to address the negative health and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlington expects to receive $34.8 million in funds.

At its April 20, 2022 meeting Arlington’s Select Board voted to endorse a Revised ARPA Framework. The revised framework allocates $10 million to the revenue loss/general fund category, the maximum allowed under ARPA for Arlington.

“We are pleased that the Town could allocate these funds toward the general fund and provide some relief toward a future override,” said Adam Chapdelaine, Arlington’s Town Manager. “Although this revision affects previous allocations, we’re pleased to still be able to allocate significant funds toward affordable housing, water/sewer upgrades, and investments in parks and open spaces among other priorities.”

Projects and programs the Town is undertaking to offset the negative health and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic include public health, economic recovery, and infrastructure improvements.

Read the Revised ARPA Framework
Read the 04/20/2022 Select Board vote on the revised framework, which denotes revisions to allocations by category.



As the Town continues through the ARPA process, and the four-year period in which to spend this funding, it is important to understand that the ARPA Framework may continue to evolve as we learn more about eligible program areas and community needs.

To learn about ongoing ARPA funded programs, please visit the ARPA Program page at arlingtonma.gov/arpa.  

Past Documents & Presentations

April 20, 2022 – Revised ARPA Framework, draft vote, and other documents
Jan. 10, 2022 - Investments in Equity & Outreach Proposed Expenditure Plan
Jan. 10, 2022 - Revised Investments in Water and Sewer Infrastructure Proposed Expenditure Plan
Dec. 9, 2021 Select Board Endorses Parks & Playground Investment Plan 
Oct. 25, 2021 Select Board Endorsed ARPA framework and documents
Oct. 13, 2021 Updated ARPA Framework presented to Select Board
Sept. 20, 2021 Updated ARPA framework as presented to the Select Board (00:00 - 1:36:55).
Sept. 9, 2021 Virtual Town Forum
Sept. 9, 2021 ARPA Framework Spreadsheet featured in Sept. 9 presentation, adjusted to updated $35.25 million total
Arlington Eats Proposal
Food Link Proposal
Arlington Housing Authority Proposal - Capital Requests

Aug. 12, 2021 ARPA Framework Spreadsheet featured in Aug. 12 presentation
Aug. 12, 2021 video presentation of framework by Town Manager
Town Manager Memo
Memo from Public Works Director
Memo from Health & Human Services Director
Memo from Department of Planning & Community Development Director
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)