Good morning, Medford Friday, June 12
It's Friday! And today we are saying thank you to all the teachers, staffers, administrators and residents who have given their time, skills and efforts to Medford's families.
All of these folks were honored during the School Committee meeting on Monday (June 8). Some are retiring this year while others are celebrating milestones in their positions.
The following teachers and staff members are retiring at the end of this school year: Michael Allen, teacher at Brooks (32 years); James Amerena, Special Ed at MHS (22 years); Patricia Brandl, science teacher at MHS (26 years); Diane Cabral, cafe manager (28 years); Richard Cormio, vocational teacher at MHS (19 years); Maria D’Orsi, library teacher at MHS (22 years); Paul Demeo, teacher at Andrews (25 years); James Garrity, teacher at Roberts (19 years); Kelly Malloy, computer teacher at Roberts (30 years); Lola Mastracci, Special Ed at Andrews (40 years); Edward McAveeney, custodian at MHS (11 years); Joanne McKay, teacher at Roberts (36 years); Stephanie Micale, accounts payable at MHS (17 years); Maria Micieli, Kindergarten teacher at Brooks (32 years); Alexa Trefonides-Mase, after school program at Brooks (11 years); and Gina Coppola.
The teachers and staffers below (and in the above photo) have given from 25 to 30 years of service to Medford Public Schools. And they're still going!
25 years: John Bissell Jr., Douglass Bowen-Flynn, Jonathan Brown, Holly Casaubon, Gina Coppola, James Dickens, Kathleen Ellis, Michele Farquharson, Nancy Grcic, Jacqueline Harvey, Sean Lally, Michael Lazzaro, Joseph Ouellette, Andree Pierre-Paul, Stephanie Roche, Lucille Shedd and Jonathan Wilson.
30 years: Adelaine Cahill, Michael Coates, Robert Ferrante, Debra Notaro, Diana Surabian and Lynne Travers.
And lastly, you can see above two of the four Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) board members who are retiring from their positions this year.
The entire board consists of Tonya Sullivan, SEPAC co-chair; Jameel Anne Johnsdon, treasurer; Anne Herzog-Rousseau, secretary; and Alex Lauric, SEPAC co-chair.
Congratulations to everyone! Medford is lucky to have you!
Happening in Medford today
If you have an event that you would like to have listed in our calendar, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
You know the drill by now....here's Friday through Sunday. Have fun and wear sunscreen. It's going to be hot out there!
Senior Center Activities 9:30 a.m. Pam’s walking club (weather permitting) for a brisk 45 minute walk around the city; 10:30 a.m. Free Latin & Ballroom Dance Class w/ Judith; 11 a.m. Chinese English Class.
Seniors can come participate in Pickleball, from 10-11:30 a.m., on Saturdays at Medford High School. Visit www.MedfordRecreation.org for more information!
JUNE 12
Fez Festival! 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person.
The Senior Center is celebrating Moroccan culture with authentic food and
music! Learn about the culture, the clothing the food and the music. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle will be available. This program is made possible by MVES Title III Grant fund & Medford’s participant, Rosemary Ardagna.
Haitian Senior Social and Activity Group
June 12 & 26, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Join friends and neighbors to talk and learn about mental health! Mental well-being is just as important as physical health.
This interactive group for Haitian seniors offers a fun opportunity to learn about health awareness, make friends, have a safe place to talk, play games and win prizes as well as discover the Senior Center and its resources. Please call Medford
Connects at 781-420-1704 to register.
Senior Ceramics at Clay Dreams with Rosemary 9:45-11:30 a.m. Join Rosemary at Clay Dreams in Arlington for ceramics fun. Transportation available; van departs at 9:45 a.m. $6 per class + cost of materials.
MakerSpace Drop-In 4- 5:30 p.m. Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
Stop by the Medford Public Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well.
This program is for adults and teens 16+. No registration required. Free.
McGlynn Middle School presents Willy Wonka 7-10 p.m. McGlynn Middle School, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway
McGlynn Middle School presents Willy Wonka, a 90-minute production running for two days in June at the McGlynn auditorium. This family-friendly school musical brings Roald Dahl’s candy-colored world to the stage with general admission and discounted student and senior tickets available. $5 – $10
Stained Glass Plant Propagation Hanger Class 7-9 p.m. Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.
In this class you will learn to copper foil and solder your own stained glass plant propagation hanger! With pre-cut glass pieces, you will use copper foil, flux, solder, and wire to create your one-of-a-kind piece.
All supplies will be provided, including a tiny, propagated plant to put in your planter! Colors vary, and will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis. Your piece will be finished and ready to take home by the end of class. Cost: $130.
Queer Prom (For Teens in grades 6-12) 6- 8:30 p.m. Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
It’s an after hours Pride party! We’ll have music, dancing, snacks, and some Pride themed crafts. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to attend.
Note to Caregivers: We want to do our best to provide your child with the best accommodations possible to make their experience at this Pride event both fun and rewarding. Any additional information you can provide to help us support your child would be very helpful.
JUNE 13
MakerSpace Drop-In 9-11 a.m. Medford Public Library, 111 High St.,
Stop by the Medford Public Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+.Free
Family Story Time 10-11 a.m. Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
This story hour at the Medford Public Library is for children between the ages of 3-7. We will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Free.
McGlynn Middle School presents Willy Wonka 7-10 p.m. McGlynn Middle School, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway
McGlynn Middle School presents Willy Wonka, a 90-minute production running for two days in June at the McGlynn auditorium. This family-friendly school musical brings Roald Dahl’s candy-colored world to the stage with general admission and discounted student and senior tickets available. $5 – $10
The Cvnty Divas Burlesque Show 7-10 p.m. Deep Cuts Brewery, 21 Main St.
ADHD FEVERDREAM presents a night of Burlesque honoring the Divas that raised us. The Divas that taught us how to be badass and as dramatic as we wanted. Doors at 7 p.m.| Food till 9 p.m. $20 / 18+
Japanese Musical Traditions with Chorus Boston 3:30-4:15 p.m. Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
Chorus Boston is a Japanese choir dedicated to sharing the beauty of Japanese music and culture through song. Today’s program, a highlight from our annual spring concert, ranges from Japanese folk songs to modern pieces—we celebrate culture, community, and music, and we’re excited to share a glimpse of Japan’s musical traditions with you.
The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program, please be sure to register. There is a follow-up question that will help us understand how we can include you in our programs.
Storytime with Local Illustrator Lexi Hall 2:30- 3 p.m. Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St.
Moon and Back Bookstore will host a special storytime with local illustrator Lexi Hall, featuring her new picture book Enough Elizabeths, a whimsical story with a dragon and a princess. After storytime, children can enjoy free coloring pages.
Medford in Motion: Local History Walking Tour at Haines Square and Fellsway West 1- 2 p.m. Haines Square, 429 Salem St.
Come on a walking tour with local historian Dee Morris to learn more about the history of Medford in Motion!
We will gather at Haines Square, one of Medford’s busiest business districts, and then go on to explore Fellsway West, a wide parkway completed in 1898. Leading to the Middlesex Fells Reservation, the historic road provided an ideal venue for the Fellsway Driving Club to race their horse-drawn sleighs. This neighborhood also embraced blue collar workers such as Waldimir Kashtaniuk, a chocolate maker, and Nathan B. Levine, a street car operator born in Lithuania. Fellsway West had everything that hard-working men and women could desire: convenience, affordability and access to nature.
Meeting Place: Meet at the beautiful Haines Square mural on the Fellsway Theatre building next to the large parking lot abutting Target, Walgreens and Flash Fitness Gym on Salem Street. It is next to the Salem Street @ Fellsway Garage bus stop on the Bus 101 route.
JUNE 14
Brittany Rose Queen’s Birthday Bash at Deep Cuts 4-7 p.m. $10
Brittany Rose Queen’s Birthday Bash with
Rebuilder – https://rebuilderboston.bandcamp.com
Silent Drive – https://silentdrive.bandcamp.com
Smug & Special Guest! at Deep Cuts — 18+ (under 18 w/ parent or guardian)
The Jam Down By Riverside Potluck 1-4 p.m., Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.
The Jam Down By Riverside is a direct descendent of the now defunct Blues Jam at the Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, which was a descendant of the Johnny D’s blues jam. The jam is for building community and building skills. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, styles and instruments to join in the jamming. We do not have a strict Blues Only jam rule, but probably 85% of the repertoire is blues or blues-derived music. Please come to play or listen.
The jams are on the Second Sundays of the month from 1 – 4 PM.
We’re putting out a special call to teachers and their students to join us and we’re specificly trying to facilitate connections between people with more experience and folks with less experience.
What to expect:
The Jam is first come – first served, meaning you get into the pool to play when you arrive and sign up. There will be 3-4 different groups per hour depending on attendance. More people = shorter sets and more sets, so more people are able to play. The host will put different bands together based on the abilities and instrumentation available from the attendees. Each group will have a bandleader (often the lead vocalist) who will call songs, solos, starts, breaks and endings.
This is a potluck event, so bring food to share or bring you own eats. We will have beverages for sale for your convenience.
Please Do bring your own instrument, cable, sticks, microphone, and small harp amps.
Please Do not bring your own guitar amp and unless you have talked to the host in advance.
Volunteers will provide the following backline for players: drumkit, bass rig, 2 guitar amps, 2 direct boxes, microphones, monitors, PA system. We are taking donations of various equipment for backline. Please inquire about a donation. In particular we are looking for <15w guitar amps or modeling pedals.
We will ask for donations to offset the cost of the event and to show support for our organization.
Government Meetings
Commissioners of Trust Funds at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom. Click here to see an agenda.
In Case You Missed It
Make sure you check out Chris' story about the rezoning of Boston Avenue. The City Council was once again expected to talk about the zoning along the corridor this week. Chris will have that story, too.
Chris Stevens | Staff Writer
Thanks, Medford — and have a great weekend. Wendall is still out so Chris and I will see you again on Monday!
