The Council on Aging will kick off a new 2-year pilot program on September 7th, providing parking relief to Arlington residents age 65+.
"Parking has always been a big topic of conversation here at the Community Center," said Kristine Shah, Executive Director of the Council on Aging. "We hope that this program eases the burden of cost and allows seniors to stay in the building for longer periods of time to attend programs and services."
The COA wants age 65+ residents be aware of the process to get a parking sticker. Please read the entire message before applying.
How to Apply & What You Will Need
Apply Online via Your Google/Gmail Account
You need to have a google/gmail account to apply through this link, or you can create a new google/gmail account. If you apply online through this form, your sticker will be mailed to you after September 7. Apply online with your Google Account.
Apply In Person During Scheduled Hours (Starting Sept. 7)
Starting September 7, Council on Aging staff will be available for in-person applicants every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple Street, Ground Floor Yoga Room. We need residents to know that if you come in person outside of these hours, you will be asked to come back during the designated time. We do expect there to be lines and lots of people coming in person, but we will not run out of stickers and there is no rush to come on the first day.
What You Need to Apply
- Copy of your vehicle's registration showing Arlington Address
- Photo ID showing Arlington Address
COA Parking Sticker Benefits
- COA Parking Sticker entitles the sticker-holder to park in the Russell Common and Rail Road Lots for free at any time the meters are in effect.
- The COA Sticker also entitles the sticker holder to park in any metered space on Mass Avenue, Broadway, Alton Street, Medford Street, Court Street, or at the Robbins Library (single meters and/or the lot) for free for up to 4 hours.
- COA Parking Sticker entitles the sticker-holder to park along Maple Street or Academy Street while in the Community Center for COA Programming or appointments. 4-hour maximum time limit on Academy Street will not be enforced.
Additional Rules and Requirements
- This program has been approved for Arlington Residents age 65+.
- A maximum of one sticker per address will be given. Sticker privileges on one vehicle are for the program applicant and their spouse/partner who lives at the same address.
- The COA Parking Sticker never allows for overnight parking.
- Stickers must be placed on the rear window of the vehicle, on the lower left-hand corner. Any other placement of the sticker will not be honored. - Stickers must be permanently adhered to one vehicle and must never be shared with any other vehicles.
- Vehicles must always be parked in a legal parking spot.
- This sticker does not provide extended time limits for street parking on any other streets except Maple Street and Academy Street.
- If you sell or give your car away, you are responsible for removing the sticker from the vehicle and returning it to the COA office.
- Vehicles must be parked in a legal parking spot. Vehicles parked in hydrants, bus stops, no parking zones, commercial vehicle loading zones (during active hours), etc. will be ticketed, so please check for any signage before leaving your vehicle.
At their June 26th meeting, Arlington Select Board approved a 2-year pilot to offer parking relief for Arlington seniors. The pilot was proposed by Council on Aging Executive Director, Kristine Shah and supported by over 100 seniors who attended the Select Board meeting.
