Town of Arlington
Home MenuHealth Department
News
-
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Bylaw Final Phase Begins
Starting March 15, residential use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited. Commercial use continues to be prohibited.
02/25/2026 10:53 AM
-
Health Department Winter Weather Reminders
Take precautions to stay safe and warm; avoid travel if possible.
02/06/2026 9:40 AM
-
Respiratory Illness Prevention Tips
Take steps to prevent the spread of flu and other viruses
01/13/2026 3:56 PM
Shared Services Collaborative
Arlington is part of the Metro Public Health Collaborative (MPHC) which is a shared services arrangement between the health departments of Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, and Newton, MA. The MPHC is funded annually through the Massachusetts Public Health Excellence (PHE) grant, which is distributed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Follow this link for more information on the PHE grant program.
View Mass DPH Viral Respiratory Reporting
Community Resource Services - information regarding food pantry, housing assistance, youth mental health counseling services and senior protection services.
Make a Request/File a Complaint (Noise, Housing, Environmental, Food, Tobacco, Other)
