Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Arlington
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 7
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townwide | Jeff Thielman | Elected | April 6th, 2024 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Crystal Haynes Copithorne | Elected | March 28th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Leonard Kardon | Elected | April 5th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Kirsi Allison-Ampe | Elected | April 5th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Liz Exton | Elected | March 28th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Townwide | Laura Gitelson | Elected | March 28th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | Chair |
| Townwide | Paul Schlichtman | Elected | March 28th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | Secretary |
Official Resources
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 41, section 1 — elected town officers
- Town of Arlington — About Elected Offices
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, April 6, 2024
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, April 5, 2025
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, March 28, 2026
- Town of Arlington — School Committee
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 27, 2026
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 41, section 1 — elected town officers — General Law (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Arlington — About Elected Offices — Official Municipal Authority Page (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, April 6, 2024 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, April 5, 2025 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Arlington official Annual Town Election results, March 28, 2026 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Arlington — School Committee — Current Official Roster (Checked August 25, 2026)
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