Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Pamela & Stephen Meister’s Home – 19 Village Lane, Arlington
Appetizers and drinks will be served at 6:00 PM.
Main course will start at 6:30 PM.
Our featured guest speaker this year will be Claire Ricker, Arlington Director of Planning and Community Development. In this position that she has held since September 2022, Claire oversees the planning, zoning, housing, economic development, and historic preservation functions of the town. Prior to this, Claire did planning work for the Cities of Lowell, Holyoke and Cambridge, and was Director of Real Estate for a non-profit organization in Lowell – Coalition for a Better Acre.
Claire’s background includes urban design, community planning, affordable housing development, real estate development, capital planning and project management, and disposition of public property. She has successfully led and implemented multiple projects and initiatives that have improved the quality of life, sustainability, and affordability of the town, such as the Arlington Heights Action Plan, the Solarize Mass Plus Program, and the Housing Production Plan. Claire is also an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certified planner and a licensed electrical journeyman with expertise in solar energy and renewable energy. (Source: Claire V. Ricker, AICP | LinkedIn)
LWVA members, friends and family are most welcome to come and hear Claire speak about her planning priorities for Arlington, and to provide comments and ask questions. Please contact Meredith Zona if you are able to attend, and to tell her what type of food you’ll bring. Meredith can also arrange for a ride to and from the event if you need that.
Directions: Village Lane is a small loop street in East Arlington, on the Belmont side of Route 2 off Lake Street. From the Heights, take Park Avenue across Route 2. Turn left onto the access road (it becomes Lake Street), cross Pleasant Street, and turn left onto Village Lane. From the Center, take Pleasant Street toward Belmont, cross Route 2 and turn left onto Lake Street. Village Lane is on your left. From East Arlington, take Lake Street into Belmont. Village Lane will be on your right shortly after the on-ramp to Route 2. There is limited parking on Village Lane. You can also park on Cross Street or Albert Avenue on the Belmont side of Lake Street.