Good morning, Medford, Monday June 8
And, just like that, it's Monday. Lots to fill you in on. We've got a feature photo "Crossing Paths," a couple of surveys you can take to have your say about the Senior Center and the MPS Caregiver University, and the scoop on what's happening today in Medford.
And, the survey says... It's a great day to take a survey to have a say in our city. We have two to tell you about.
The Medford Senior Center has rebranded and is interested in your feedback. In the June newsletter, the Senior Center wrote, "During the summer of 2025, the Medford Senior Center proudly began its new brand identity: MSC: Engage, Connect, Thrive. As part of this exciting transition, we invite you to take a few minutes to share your feedback on our new branding, website, and social media presence. Your input will help us continue improving how we connect with and serve our community."
You can scan the QR code below to take the survey, or while you're checking out the new website, download the newsletter and scan the QR code there.
Also, the Medford Public School District is planning the programming for its Caregiver University for the next school year. You can submit your ideas about topics, formats, and the scheduling that would be bet for you.
If you would like more information before diving into the survey, take a look at the Caregiver University page to see what kinds of events were offered recently.
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.
Senior Center Activities: dominoes/cribbage at 10 a.m.; gentle yoga with Rosa at 10 a.m.; Al-Anon support group at 10:30 a.m.; chair yoga with Rosa at 11 a.m.; whist for all levels at 12:30 p.m.; country line dancing at 12:45 p.m.; Joyful Voices at 2 p.m.
Sisters-in-Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other self-led, low impact activities.
Circle time Story Time at 9:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Hosted by Medford Family Network. For children up to 2 years old. Registration Required.
Circle time Story Time at 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Hosted by Medford Family Network. For children up 2-5 years old. Registration Required.
Drop-In Play Time from 12 to 4 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Tween Color Club at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in grades 5-8 to chill out and color. All supplies will be provided.
School Committee will meet in regular session at approximately 6 p.m. (following a 5 p.m. executive session). The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and can be watched via TV and streaming channels. Lengthy agenda includes: approval of bills and payrolls; $100 Impact Church donation to McGlynn Library; Mustang Moment; SEPAC and Medford Public Schools retirements; Medford Public Schools and Tufts University honor Marie Cassidy, founder of the Medford Family Network; donation to the Medford Family Network by Tufts University on behalf of Medford Public Schools; amended MPS 26-27 district calendar; updated Medford Public Schools Handbooks.
Intro to Knitting at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids ages 8-12 to learn the basics of knitting, including casting on and the basic knit stitch. Registration required.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For adults and teens 16+.
Traditional Irish Flute Workshop with Louise Mulcahy at 6:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Purchase tickets in advance.
Community Garden Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at Medford Public Library and via Zoom. On the agenda: Barry Park garden build, commission membership, popup garden.
Historical Commission meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom and live-stream. Agenda includes: zoning discussion, Salem Street Burial Grounds stone cleaning request, city-wide art inventory, FY2027 budget, demo applications and delays, Medford High School Section 106 review.
Crossing Paths: Positive Encounters Around Town
The feature photo for today's newsletter was taken by Medford resident Kate Elwell and submitted for "Crossing Paths." She took the photo in south Medford.
"I love passing this beautiful garden on my daily walks," Elwell wrote. "It brings a smile to my face in every season!"
Crossing Paths is a way to share those little encounters you have around Medford that put a smile on your face or that otherwise have a positive impact on you. Anyone is welcome to submit a positive encounter for publication. It can be one sentence or several paragraphs, and it can include a photo. Send to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
In case you missed it
- Friends of the Fells holds an annual PoopBlitz to document and track the issue of dog feces being left in the fells and to evaluate the success of educational efforts.
- Crystal Yormick had a double-header: coverage of the opening day of the Medford Farmers Market's 20th season and coverage of Medford High School's Class of 2026 graduation, which was accompanied by photos from Reba Saldanha.
Gotta Know Medford Staff
