Paul Schlichtman
@schlichtman.org
School board member; retired urban educator & principal. My passions are public policy (especially education & transportation), local governance. Oxford commas, Daf Yomi. (he/him) #mapoli #maedu #ArlingtonMA
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, Massachusetts
You are talking about Chapter 505 of the Acts of 1980, a law granting easements for the construction of the tail track from Alewife to Thorndike Field. Cusack tacked on Section 16, which prohibited planning west of that point. Rep. Garballey and Sen. Friedman are working on its appeal. #ArlingtonMA
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are talking about Chapter 505 of the Acts of 1980, a law granting easements for the construction of the tail track from Alewife to Thorndike Field. Cusack tacked on Section 16, which prohibited planning west of that point. Rep. Garballey and Sen. Friedman are working on its appeal. #ArlingtonMA
I love the reference to the Arlington Public Schools in the submitter notes for this state flag design. This has the potential to become beloved by the Commonwealth. #mapoli
August 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I love the reference to the Arlington Public Schools in the submitter notes for this state flag design. This has the potential to become beloved by the Commonwealth. #mapoli
There's an extensive history of the bus and streetcar routes posted online. Once you get to the document, search on Five Forks and Turkey Hill for the full history.
roster.transithistory.org/MBTARouteHis...
roster.transithistory.org/MBTARouteHis...
August 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
There's an extensive history of the bus and streetcar routes posted online. Once you get to the document, search on Five Forks and Turkey Hill for the full history.
roster.transithistory.org/MBTARouteHis...
roster.transithistory.org/MBTARouteHis...
On June 15, the Red Sox were 37-36, in fourth place. The San Francisco Giants were 41-31, in second place.
That's when the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Today, the Red Sox are 61-51, in second place. The Giants are 55-56, in third place, and 6.5 games out of the Wild Card race.
That's when the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Today, the Red Sox are 61-51, in second place. The Giants are 55-56, in third place, and 6.5 games out of the Wild Card race.
August 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
On June 15, the Red Sox were 37-36, in fourth place. The San Francisco Giants were 41-31, in second place.
That's when the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Today, the Red Sox are 61-51, in second place. The Giants are 55-56, in third place, and 6.5 games out of the Wild Card race.
That's when the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Today, the Red Sox are 61-51, in second place. The Giants are 55-56, in third place, and 6.5 games out of the Wild Card race.
Who’s got quarters? You need to feed the meter!
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Who’s got quarters? You need to feed the meter!
Some guy with a purple bandana is walking around the Jason Russell House beer garden, asking folks about the #ArlingtonMA master plan. @purplebandanna.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Some guy with a purple bandana is walking around the Jason Russell House beer garden, asking folks about the #ArlingtonMA master plan. @purplebandanna.bsky.social
Greetings from the eighth floor of 47 Mystic Street, built in 1972.
July 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Greetings from the eighth floor of 47 Mystic Street, built in 1972.
Selfie in progress.
With @riekopiano.bsky.social at Tanglewood.
With @riekopiano.bsky.social at Tanglewood.
July 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Selfie in progress.
With @riekopiano.bsky.social at Tanglewood.
With @riekopiano.bsky.social at Tanglewood.
Arlington Police are reporting that "Due to construction hitting underground wires, traffic lights and underground power are out in the area." APD is advising drivers to avoid the area.
APD reports that "officers are on scene directing traffic, but significant delays are occurring." #ArlingtonMA
APD reports that "officers are on scene directing traffic, but significant delays are occurring." #ArlingtonMA
July 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Arlington Police are reporting that "Due to construction hitting underground wires, traffic lights and underground power are out in the area." APD is advising drivers to avoid the area.
APD reports that "officers are on scene directing traffic, but significant delays are occurring." #ArlingtonMA
APD reports that "officers are on scene directing traffic, but significant delays are occurring." #ArlingtonMA
Rieko and I have claimed our favorite spot, under the tree, at the now-famous home of Kurt Russell‘s eighth great-grandfather. Plenty of wonderful #ArlingtonMA beer on tap at our favorite beer garden. The weather is perfect! Come join us. @riekopiano.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Rieko and I have claimed our favorite spot, under the tree, at the now-famous home of Kurt Russell‘s eighth great-grandfather. Plenty of wonderful #ArlingtonMA beer on tap at our favorite beer garden. The weather is perfect! Come join us. @riekopiano.bsky.social
On June 12, the New York Yankees were 42-25, 4.5 games up in first place.
Last night, the New York Yankees fell to 48-39, in a tie for second place, a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
More MLB progress monitoring on my website:
schlichtman.com/baseball/
Last night, the New York Yankees fell to 48-39, in a tie for second place, a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
More MLB progress monitoring on my website:
schlichtman.com/baseball/
July 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
On June 12, the New York Yankees were 42-25, 4.5 games up in first place.
Last night, the New York Yankees fell to 48-39, in a tie for second place, a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
More MLB progress monitoring on my website:
schlichtman.com/baseball/
Last night, the New York Yankees fell to 48-39, in a tie for second place, a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
More MLB progress monitoring on my website:
schlichtman.com/baseball/
Phase 4 of the Arlington High School project: In addition to the playing fields and the new drop-off roadway, workers are installing a geyser.
June 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Phase 4 of the Arlington High School project: In addition to the playing fields and the new drop-off roadway, workers are installing a geyser.
Obituary for Mrs. Geogiana Tupper Peatfield, the first woman to be elected to the #ArlingtonMA School Committee.
June 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Obituary for Mrs. Geogiana Tupper Peatfield, the first woman to be elected to the #ArlingtonMA School Committee.
Addressing racial hatred in foreign lands, the first non-Jew to occupy the pulpit of the Sylvia Street synagogue.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
June 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Addressing racial hatred in foreign lands, the first non-Jew to occupy the pulpit of the Sylvia Street synagogue.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Two people hit by cars on Massachusetts Avenue.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
June 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Two people hit by cars on Massachusetts Avenue.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
NIMBYS at Crosby Farm, opposition to multi-family homes.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
June 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
NIMBYS at Crosby Farm, opposition to multi-family homes.
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
Arlington News, February 24, 1939
It appears that #ArlingtonMA police are vigorously enforcing traffic laws on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington.
June 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
It appears that #ArlingtonMA police are vigorously enforcing traffic laws on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington.
Jack Cusack was full of male bovine excrement when he said Route 128 was acceptable. In 1980, he attached a ban on planning any extension of the Red Line beyond Thorndike (Sec. 16) onto routine legislation establishing construction easements for the Red Line west of Alewife (Acts of 1980, Ch. 504).
June 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Jack Cusack was full of male bovine excrement when he said Route 128 was acceptable. In 1980, he attached a ban on planning any extension of the Red Line beyond Thorndike (Sec. 16) onto routine legislation establishing construction easements for the Red Line west of Alewife (Acts of 1980, Ch. 504).
We don't need a spoiler alert. The option that received the most NO votes is the option we ended up with - a permanent Red Line terminus at Alewife.
June 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We don't need a spoiler alert. The option that received the most NO votes is the option we ended up with - a permanent Red Line terminus at Alewife.
The ballot questions were poorly written, contributing to multiplying the NO vote. If you wanted option 2a, the incentive was to vote no on options 1, 2b, and 3.
June 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The ballot questions were poorly written, contributing to multiplying the NO vote. If you wanted option 2a, the incentive was to vote no on options 1, 2b, and 3.
We no longer need to wait for Taco Tuesday.
June 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
We no longer need to wait for Taco Tuesday.
US Census Bureau estimates #ArlingtonMA population increased to 47,112 in 2024.
May 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
US Census Bureau estimates #ArlingtonMA population increased to 47,112 in 2024.