Good morning, Medford, Monday, August 17
The Schanda family will be closing the Paul Revere Restaurant at the end of this month. It was not a decision they made lightly after over two decades in West Medford.
We were sad to learn the Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford will be closing permanently at the end of August after over two decades in business.
The restaurant has been an important part of the community serving up breakfast – not just any breakfast, but a big breakfast! – from its wedge-shaped space at the corner of High and Warren streets. And, it's been a stop for Paul Revere when he makes his famous ride through the city during it's Patriots' Day celebration, "Revere's Ride - Medford Pride."
I had the pleasure of meeting owners Joseph Schanda, Sr., and Joseph Schanda, Jr., during this year's event. Joe Sr. watched from the doorway as Revere, played by National Lancers Brigadier General Richard Reale, Jr., spoke to the crowd gathered out front. Joe Jr. was talking to people in the crowd. Everybody was taking pictures.
The family posted to Instagram that the restaurant will be open through August 30 and that they hope people will stop in to say goodbye in person. "For many years, this restaurant has been more than a business," the Schandas wrote, "it has been a community and a family." They cited an unexpected serious medical condition and retirement as the reasons for their decision.
Our GKM family wishes the best for the Schanda family as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives. We plan to stop in for breakfast some morning over the next week or so. We will let you know, in case you want to join us.
For those of you who do not follow Instagram, here is the full post:
We have a couple heads-ups, and then we're on to the happenings.
- Route 28/Wellington underpass project: MassDOT today is starting to install a new shared-use path under Route 28 and there may be occasional, temporary lane closures and pedestrian detours. The path is designed to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety between MacDonald Park and Station Landing.
- Calling all who love to sing: The Medford Community Chorale Youth/Young Adult Chorus will begin its fall 2026 season on Sept. 9, and new members are always welcome. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Oakland Street. (The full chorus rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m.) You do not need to audition. You just need to love singing. For information and/or to join, contact Chorale Director Betsy Pesce at Elizabethpesce@comcast.net or
617-335-8155.
Happening today in Medford
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 at 10 a.m.; Al-anon support group at 10:30 a.m.; chair yoga at 11 a.m.; whist for all levels at 12:30 p.m.; country line dancing at 12:45 p.m.; chair volleyball 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.
Outdoor Play with Cindy from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Magoun Park for children ages 4-6 and caregivers. Interactive activities include circle time, problem solving activities, games we used to play.
Paddle Boston – Medford from 12 to 7:15 p.m. at the Condon Shell, weather permitting. Walk-up anytime to rent a boat. Limited advanced reservations also available. Last boat goes out at 6:15 p.m. All boats must be returned by 7:15 p.m.
Top of the Hill Gang kayak trip at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Condon Shell for a 6-mile roundtrip paddle to Lower Mystic Lake and back. Be ready to paddle at 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Medford Arts Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library and via Google Meet. On the agenda: greet prospective members; introduction of Medford Economic Development Planner Kayla Myros; UEP field project proposals; updates on a youth volunteer opportunity, Logan tree project, and, the budget; review upcoming grant cycle.
Ultimate Frisbee pickup from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Tufts Park with Davis Square Ultimate. RSVP.
Family Paint Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 6+ and their grown-ups. The group will follow along with a tutorial and then make paintings of sea turtles. Registration required.
STEM Skill Share from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults to work on STEM projects, share with others, and get advice and troubleshooting help from library volunteer Hanjoo. Registration required.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ work on their personal projects or ask the in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment.
In case you missed it
Crystal was at this year's National Night Out:
Gotta Know Medford Staff
