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 DescriptionDept./CategoryLast Updated
1What day is my trash and recycling collected?Recycling3/19/2010
2What products are considered hazardous waste and when and how can I dispose of them?Recycling1/7/2012
3What is considered yard waste and when is it collected?Recycling1/5/2012
4What are the rules for parking in Arlington? Parking11/2/2010
5What items to recycle curbside and how to prepare them.Recycling10/27/2011
6How can I properly dispose a CRT/TV?Recycling8/19/2011
7How can I obtain a compost bin?Recycling12/10/2010
8How do I get an appliance or other 'white good' removed?Recycling12/10/2010
9Where can I get a blue recycling bin?Recycling12/28/2009
10When and where do I need to place smoke detectors in my home?Fire3/18/2010
11How may I obtain a copy of a vital record a: birth, death, marriage certificate? Clerk12/14/2009
12How does Arlington dispose of Trash and Recycling?Recycling2/23/2010
13How do I become a police officer?Police5/21/2007
14How can I obtain a rain barrel?Recycling12/10/2010
15Recycling TipsRecycling8/6/2009
16How do I register to vote? Clerk1/12/2012
17When does the Town pick up Christmas Trees?Recycling12/29/2011
18How do we obtain a marriage license? Clerk8/5/2009
19What is the purpose of the horn that sounds twice daily in the east Arlington area?Fire3/20/2008
20Can barbecue grills be safely used on porches, balconies, or outside decks?Fire4/16/2008
21What are some of the key annual celebrations in town? Miscellaneous10/17/2008
22Can I Appeal a Parking Ticket?Parking5/22/2008
23How do I recycle Ink-jet and toner cartridges?Recycling9/26/2011
24Building PermitPermits7/12/2011
25Street SweepingPublic Works12/9/2008
26Do I need a permit for a yard sale?Permits9/10/2009
27How do I obtain my records from the Police Department? Police5/23/2011
28Does Arlington have an Emergency Plan?Fire2/20/2008
29Who is my State Senator? Clerk2/2/2009
30How can I apply for a Firearms I.D. Card? Police5/21/2007
31Non-911 emergency phone numbersMiscellaneous10/29/2011
32What do I do if I move out of Arlington?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
33What is the date of the 2012 Annual Town Election?Clerk9/20/2011
34Information about 911 CallsPolice6/2/2008
35Am I entitled to an abatement for motor vehicle excise tax? Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
36Information about portable fire extinguishers.Fire12/10/2009
37What is the last day to register voters for the 2012 Annual Town Election?Clerk9/20/2011
38Does Arlington have a recycling committee?Recycling5/4/2009
39What if I do not receive my Water Bill?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
40What if I don't receive a Real Estate Tax Bill?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
41How to prevent rabiesAnimal Control2/25/2008
42How do I get gas service? Miscellaneous9/29/2008
43How do I change the mailing address on my Personal Property Tax Bill? Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
44Does the Town have any function facilities for events such as weddings, receptions or parties?Miscellaneous2/19/2008
45What is the disqualifying criteria for issuance of a License to Carry Firearms? Police2/19/2008
46How do I change the mailing address on my Water Bill?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
47Sign PermitPermits2/21/2008
48How do I change the old owners name that appears on the Tax Bill, after purchasing the property?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008
49What is the Arlington Request/Answer Center?Web Site2/24/2008
50How do I change the old owner's name that appears on the Water Bill, after purchasing the property?Tax Collector - Treasurer2/25/2008