If older Town residents have no fan or air conditioning, they can contact Arlington Fire Department at 867-8905 or Arlington Town Hall at 867-2620. A Town representative will contact the Shelby County Commission on Aging to qualify them for a complimentary fan. If you need immediate relief, it is recommended that you go to a local mall to get out of the heat.

When the heat index is high, stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible. If you must go outside, take the following precautions:

- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
- Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella.
- Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more.
- Drink plenty of water before starting an outdoor activity. Drink extra water all day. Drink fewer beverages that contain caffeine (such as tea, coffee and cola) or alcohol.
- Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day--before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
- During an outdoor activity, take frequent breaks. Drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.
- If you have a chronic medical problem, ask your doctor about how to deal with the heat, about drinking extra fluids and about your medicines.

[Additional info on heat-related illnesses...]

On July 7, 2008, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an increase in the solid waste disposal fees from $15.76 to $17.69 per month.

The new rate will be effective with the first utility billing cycle begining August 1, 2008.
[Resolution 2008-26...]

The Town of Arlington is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Utility Worker. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, Tennessee driver's license and must be able to obtain a valid Class "A" Tennessee commercial license within the probationary period.

A job description and application is available at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road and will be accepted through July 24, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

The contact for football signups is
Mike Young at (901) 515-7999.

Garage Sale signs usually go up just before the weekend. However, they don't seem to come down as quickly as they go up. We want to remind everyone that it is your responsibility to remove the signs after your sale.

Please do your part to help keep the Town of Arlington from becoming a messy, cluttered mass of signs!

The Town thanks you in advance for being a good citizen.