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2 issues in zoning with high priority

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Beer and wine at Arlington batting cage facility

A 30-year-old Arlington recreation facility wanted to add beer and wine service with a waiver of the school-distance rule. Neighbors packed the hearing over parking, traffic at a tight roundabout, and the 1996 deal that originally banned alcohol on the site. The committee deadlocked 2-3, keeping the bill stuck.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

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Historic preservation reforms

New rules create an endangered historic homes list, let the city auction or donate 'Preservation Priority Properties' (minimum $10,000 bid), and route unpaid demolition liens to the Office of General Counsel for enforcement analysis.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026