Good morning, Medford, Thursday, April 30
Right out of the gate this morning, we've got three good things for Medford to tell you about. Happy Thursday, everybody.
We've got three good things for Medford to mention this morning.
This first one isn't for all of Medford, but still. Zone 7 is catching a break today on the parking restrictions related to street sweeping. Sweeping has been canceled because of rain in the forecast, so Zone 7 will be bumped to the end of the queue. Click here if you are not sure which zone you are in.
In the second good thing, the mayor's office announced yesterday that Medford has received a grant of almost $35,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. With this Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant, the city will buy six new radios that will enable fire personnel to communicate more effectively with police and mutual aid partners.
"Radios serve as the primary platform for resource coordination, dispatch communications, and Emergency Operations Center connectivity during routine and large-scale incidents," the announcement said.
“Several of our trucks are equipped with radios that are over 20 years old, exceeding their service life, and becoming incompatible with technology used by our partners,” Fire Chief Todd Evans said in the statement. “This grant funding will help us close a communications gap and improve our overall department efficiency.”
The radios will be deployed on five fire trucks and one command vehicle.
And, third: A new exhibit is opening at the Medford Historical Society and Museum this coming Sunday. "1776 and Beyond" will focus on the original Declaration of Independence and explore how Medford residents have kept it alive from the 18th century to the present. Read more in the graphic above.
Happening today in Medford
Playgroups at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cummings Park. Hosted by Medford Family Network. Arts, games, music, movement and storytelling.
Retirement Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall to tackle a lengthy agenda.
Drop-in Playtime from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Senior Center Activities: Core and Balance at 10:30 a.m.; Art for Everyone at 1:30 p.m.
Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 2-3 years. Reading, singing, and gentle movement.
Smart Tips for Estate Planning and Charitable Giving webinar from 12 to 1 p.m. presented by Tufts. RSVP.
Drop-in Grandparents Group from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Senior Knitting Club at 1 p.m. at West Medford Community Center. Beginners can learn from experienced crafters.
Drop-in Hours for Writing Legacy Letters from 1 to 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Librarians Jenna and Molly will help with all parts of the process, from brainstorming to writing assistance.
Drop-in Playtime from 2 to 4 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Teen Manga Drop-In Book Club at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For teens to talk about their favorite manga series and watch anime clips.
Ride the Rails with the MBTA at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For children ages 8-12 to learn about the history of the T, jobs at the T, and basic transit safety tips, and to play transportation-themed games a sensory-friendly, adaptive interactive program led by the MBTA Public Engagement Team. Register.
Go Mustangs! Varsity girls lacrosse team takes on Malden at home today at 4:30 p.m.
Senior Recital: Michael Chen & Jialiang (Alex) Chang at 5 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Pop-Up at Palm Press from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Book signing and Q&A with Nick Meyer and Nowhere Books.
Read with Ryan at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library for kids who are learning to read to practice by reading to Ryan the dog. Registration required.
Tufts/Boston Ave. zoning proposal public information session at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library and via Zoom and Medford Community Media.
Common Roots Networking Group Spring Mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at EventThem. For entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners and community members to connect and network in an inclusive environment.
FMS Film Festival: Senior Honors Thesis from 6 to 10 p.m. in Barnum Hall at Tufts.
Zoning Board of Appeals at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes public hearings on four new applications.
Awesome Artists at 6:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For kids ages 5+ to learn about an artist and then work on a project in their art style.
Teen Craft Night - Kandi Bracelets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For teens in middle school and high school to learn how to make different styles of beaded bracelets. All materials will be provided.Registration required.
Polymer Clay Dangle Earring Workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 at Arts Collaborative Medford. For adults and children ages 9+. Led by Katharine Altman.
Caeltish performs from 8 to 11 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
What we're working on
- Nell talked to two candidates who are running for state rep. in the 34th Middlesex District.
- Crystal has the scoop on park upgrades coming soon to Medford.
- Patrick Bruno takes a look at what's different for the Medford Police Department's Junior Police Academy.
In case you missed it
Wendall Waters | Staff Writer
