Arlington Extends Poet Laureate Application Deadline To Nov. 30

ARLINGTON, MA — The Town of Arlington has extended the deadline for its Poet Laureate Application to Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The town’s Poet Laureate serves a three-year term and acts as the leading poetic voice and ambassador for poetry, encouraging the reading and writing of poetry throughout Arlington.

This position, which receives an annual stipend of $750, aims to enrich the lives of residents by sharing and promoting poetry through conversation, readings, public appearances and workshops, the town said. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Those who would like to apply to the position electronically may fill out this Google Form.

Otherwise, application materials can be found on the town website. Hard copies of the application materials can also be picked up at the Town Manager’s Office, the Board of Selectmen’s Office, and the Robbins Library.

Applications sent via snail mail should be postmarked or hand delivered no later than Nov. 30 to the Board of Selectman at Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 or hand delivered to the Board of Selectmen’s Office in Town Hall.

For more details and answers to questions, email Poet Laureate Committee Chair John Burt at [email protected].