Arlington unveils street sign and QR code honoring composer Alan Hovhaness

ARLINGTON, Mass. — On Oct. 22, 2025, the Town of Arlington unveiled a new street sign at 5 Blossom Street, reading: "Home to Alan Hovhaness 1911–2000, Armenian-American Composer.” A scannable QR code now links passersby to his extraordinary life and 500+ symphonic works, ensuring his legacy inspires future generations. The event brought together family, neighbors and cultural leaders, including: William and Colleen Holst, Hovhaness’s stepson and daughter-in-law, who traveled from Seat