The FY11 budget item below dated 12-01-09 shows a $2M structural deficit - which could be ameliorated if wages are kept steady
Major capital issues are :::: skating rink - field house - fire stations - police station - high school - Dallin School - Thompson School
http://www.arlingtonfincom.com/reports/FY2011/Report%20of%20the%20Arlington%20Finance%20Committee%20%20for%20FY%202011%20to%202010%20Town%20Meeting.pdf - FinCom Report FY2011
http://www.arlingtonma.gov/Public_Documents/ArlingtonMA_Financial/budget/2011/FY2011_FinancialPlan_FullReport.pdf - Town Managers Fiscal Year 2011 Financial Plan