Residents of North Arlington should gear up for some civic engagement, as Arlington Water Utilities is set to hold an informative gathering on the pressing $10 million Shadow Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Project, this significant community event is slated to occur from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, right at the first floor of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, nestled at 100 S. Center St., where attendees are promised insight into not only the project's broad scope but its environmental repercussions as well, City of Arlington reported.
For the locals feeling the pull to contribute directly to the decision-making processes that shape their city, the City of Arlington extends an open invitation to apply for a spot on one of its many citizen boards and commissions, these groups of engaged citizens aid the Mayor and City Council by shedding light on policy matters affecting the city with some even wielding the power to make final decisions, and with a looming deadline tomorrow, this is the time for action for those looking to serve a two-year term starting on July 1.
Meanwhile, the tender plight of the city's tiniest felines has not gone unnoticed by Arlington Animal Services, which has rolled out a digital one-stop resource for residents grappling with the discovery of baby kittens, with the overarching advice being to let the kittens be, given the possibility that momma cat is within close earshot, however should you stumble upon one that appears to be forsaken, the urgency remains to secure proper care promptly to bolster chances of survival, this is what both Arlington Animal Services and Alley Cat Allies emphasize, reassuring that leaving kittens undisturbed usually is the best course of action since nothing can truly replace maternal nurturing, advice and resources can be found on the agency's dedicated web page for feline care.
