Hey Medford...

Good morning, Medford, Monday, April 6

Yup, it's Monday. Let's get you started with a rundown on important things and fun events to have on your radar for this week, plus a list of happenings for today.

by Wendall Waters | Staff Writer

Updated April 06, 2026

Happy Monday, everybody. Let's go, let's go, let's go. There are some important things to have on your radar for this week.

When the School Committee meets tonight, they will be looking at preliminary FY2027 budget recommendations. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and you can watch it by Zoom if you can't make it in person. Even if you do not have kids in school in Medford, it's important to stay up on the budget. These are your tax dollars at work. And, the city is looking at building a new high school.
The city just completed a comprehensive economic assessment, and there is going to be a presentation about it at the Medford Public Library Wednesday, April 8, at noon. The report was conducted by the Economic and Public Policy Research Group at the University of Massachusetts’ Donahue Institute. The report is available online now, and is packed with information about the city's demographics, industries, business climate, traffic and congestion, and the effects of the high cost of living, and it identifies strengths and weaknesses. In a recent news release about the study, the mayor's office wrote, "City staff will use the findings to inform policy decisions, prioritize initiatives, and collaborate with community partners on implementation strategies going forward."
The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint session Wednesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom to discuss the budget process, including the schedule of upcoming meetings.

There are also some fun events to have on your radar:

School Play: The Medford High School Drama Club presents "13 The Musical" April 11 and 12 in the Caron Theater at the High School.
Guns & Hoses Hockey Game: The 9th annual event has the Medford Police facing off against Medford Fire on April 17 at LoConte Rink for a good cause.
Springward Poetry Festival takes place April 9-11 at Arts Collaborative Medford. There will be readings, an open mic, workshops, and more.

Medford resident Mary Cunningham is the artistic director for the Halalisa Singers, and several Medford residents sing with the group.

Happening today in Medford

Tufts Traveling Treasure Trunk at 9 a.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center. Tufts Children's Theater will perform a skit with silliness, friendly characters, songs, and more. (Other activities today at MFN include story times, drop-in play times, and English class.)

Monday Morning Mysteries at 10 a.m. at the Medford Public Library. This month's book selection is "The Paris Apartment," by Lucy Foley. Register.

Senior Center Activities: At 10 a.m. dominoes/cribbage or Gentle Yoga with Rosa; At 10:30 a.m. Poetry with Robert; At 10:30 a.m. Al-Anon support group; At 11 a.m. Chair Yoga with Rosa; At 12:30 p.m. whist for all levels; At 12:45 p.m. country line dancing; At 2 p.m. chair volleyball.

Teen Maker Monday - Fidget Cubes at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. The group will make wooden fidget cubes. All materials will be provided. Register.

Go Mustangs! Home games today: JV boys volleyball at 4 p.m.; varsity girls softball at 4:15 p.m.; varsity boys volleyball at 5:30 p.m.

School Committee meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. The committee will be in executive session, but will begin the public portion of the meeting at approximately 6 p.m. On the agenda: Mustang Moment, FY27 preliminary budget recommendations, new district transportation director, public presentations.

Visit with Jojo the Therapy Dog at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Register.

Student music competition at 8 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts. Students compete for the Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Prize in Music Performance.