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Celebrating Brian Rehrig on April 10

March 2022 – News Brief

We are pleased to share this invitation from Brian’s family to join them in celebrating his life with an afternoon of music, memories, and togetherness.

Sunday, April 10, 1:00 pm
Arlington Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

All are welcome. To aid in planning and to sign up to receive further communications about the event, please indicate your attendance here.

Please also visit https://linktr.ee/brianrehrig for donation links, a virtual memory board, and the obituary. 
All our love,
Sheila, Matt and Anna, Jenna and Adric

Virtual Annual Meeting February 21 

February 2022 – News Brief

The Board of Directors of the Arlington Land Trust invite you to join us for the 2021 Annual Meeting via Zoom on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7 pm.

This year we will hold a short meeting to remember our colleague Brian Rehrig, elect Board members, hear a brief Treasurer’s report, and provide updates on the 40B comprehensive permit process for Thorndike Place/Mugar property.

Please save the date and join the meeting using the link below.

All are welcome to attend the meeting. Anyone who has made a general membership payment and/or contributed to an ALT special fund during the past year is considered a member and is eligible to vote. If you have not done so already, please renew your membership or make a contribution here.

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you on February 21.

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Remembering Brian Rehrig

Brian Rehrig at an ALT Fun Day 2017
Brian helps out with taking visitors to Elizabeth Island during Spy Pond Fun Day in September 2017. Among his many contributions, Brian was instrumental in organizing the Campaign to Protect Elizabeth Island and the Land Trust’s 2010 purchase of the island for conservation and public enjoyment.

We are deeply saddened to report that Brian Rehrig passed away on January 21 after a long illness.

Celebrating Brian Rehrig on April 10

Brian was one of a small group who established the Land Trust in 1999 and he served as the treasurer and guiding light for more than 20 years. It is impossible to recount all the wisdom and expertise that he contributed to this organization, and to the promotion of land conservation and community service in Arlington and beyond. 

Brian Rehrig
Brian Rehrig

We have lost a dear friend and advocate for open space preservation. Recently Brian focused tirelessly on efforts to protect the open space and wetlands on the Mugar property in East Arlington.

The Rehrig family has suggested that donations in Brian’s memory be made to the Arlington Land Trust Mugar Protection Fund. Those wishing to make a memorial donation will find the fund on the Join/Donate page. 

Brian’s obituary and other information are posted at rehrigs.com.

Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

The Town of Arlington and the Open Space Committee are updating the 2015 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The Plan inventories current open space and recreation resources, identifies community needs, and outlines an action plan to meet those needs. It is updated every seven years to keep it current on existing conditions in Arlington and ensure the Town remains eligible for state-funded grants. As part of the updating process, community residents are invited to share their ideas on what is being done well, what could be improved, and future open space and recreation opportunities.

Please take the OSRP survey before it closes on October 4, 2021. Your feedback will help shape the future of Arlington’s green spaces! The survey will take approximately 7 minutes to complete.

The planning process and additional engagement opportunities will continue through the fall and winter. You are invited to share your ideas at any time during this process. Find out more about the Open Space Committee and email your comments to OSRPUpdate@town.arlington.ma.us
 

Take the OSRP survey

Virtual Community Workshop on Open Space and Recreation Plan

June 2021 – News Briefs

The Open Space Committee (OSC) is leading the process to update Arlington’s current 2015-2022 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The OSC is committed to a comprehensive and open public engagement process, and would like to hear from you.

The first public event is a Virtual Community Workshop on Thursday, June 10th from 7-8:30pm to gather feedback on current open space and recreation facilities and amenities as well as ideas about future needs and priorities. Click on the date link above to register in advance.

You can visit the OSC website to read the current plan and other information about the committee, and you can email your comments about open space and recreation planning at any time to OSRPUpdate@town.arlington.ma.us. Thanks for your participation.