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When GKM correspondent Crystal Yormick was visiting polling places on Election Day, a number of residents mentioned they were hoping for change at the national level, and some said they were concerned about a couple of the state ballot questions. On the national level, this election resulted in a sea change, with Democrats taking the House and the Senate. Let's take a quick look at how Medford residents voted on two of the ballot questions, numbers 8 and 9, that came up in conversations on Tuesday.
Question 8, if passed, would have ended legal recreational marijuana sales. According to Medford's unofficial election results, 18,649 Medford voters voted against the measure, while 4,799 supported it. State-wide, 75% of voters rejected the measure.
Question 9, if rejected, would have repealed gun control legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey in 2024. Only 5,143 Medford residents voted no, while 18,239 voted to keep the legislation intact. State-wide, voters overwhelmingly supported gun control.
In terms of races, a number of candidates were uncontested. One of the contested races Medford residents voted on was for the 35th Middlesex district, which includes parts of Medford and Malden. Incumbent Paul Donato, a Democrat, faced Republican James "Jake" Seibel. Donato was reelected by a wide margin, with 8,105 Medford voters giving him the nod. Seibel received 1,843 votes in Medford. District-wide, Donato received almost 82% of votes that were cast.
Click here to read Crystal's story and find out what some Medford residents had to say on election day.
Now, let's take a look at what's going on today.
Happening today in Medford
If you have an event happening in Medford in the coming days, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com so we can add you to our calendar.
Senior Center Activities: When signup is required, call 781-396-6010.
- Whist card games at 10:30 a.m.
- Core and Balance at 10:30 a.m.
- Conversational English at 11 a.m.
- Monthly Book Club at 1 p.m. to discuss "The Goldfinch," by Donna Tartt.
- Art for Everyone at 1:30 p.m.
Mass General Brigham Community Care Van from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clippership Drive Pop-Up Park. The van is staffed with multilingual and multicultural clinicians and support staff to provide screenings and interventions for chronic health issues.
Public Skating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LoConte Rink for all ages.
Little Artists Studio at 10:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for children ages 3-5. This is the first in a six-part series, but there is a drop-in option. Registration required.
- Drop-In Playtime from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Registration is open for the MFN Holiday Gift Assistance Program.
- Registration is open for MFN Thanksgiving Assistance.
- Climate, food, and power: Lessons from now, directions for the future – from 12 to 1 p.m. in Curtis Hall. Dr. Khristopher Nicholas discusses the widening gap between large-scale decision-making and on-the-ground realities of food insecurity. RSVP.
- Voices for Peace and Light Choir Rehearsal at 12:10 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. All are welcome.
- Solomont Speaker Series: Rev. Dr. Susie Hayward on “We Protect Us: Neighborism and the Renewal of Democracy in Minneapolis” at 5:30 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. Register.
- Book Talk and Discussion: China in Latin America – Power, Presence, and Regional Influence from 6 to 8 p.m. in Carmichael Hall. RSVP.
Senior Knitting Club at 1 p.m. at West Medford Community Center. Beginners can learn from experienced crafters.
Drop-in activities
- Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m.
- Reading Buddies from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Notary Drop-in Hour at 5 p.m. and then again at 7 p.m.
- Medford Connects ESOL class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration required
- English as a Second Language (ESOL) Class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Mindfulness Mandalas at 3:30 p.m. for teens in middle school and high school.
- Save Money on Streaming Services from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Home: no games today
- Away: no games today
Art Lab: Mixed Media at 5 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for children in grades K-5. This is the first in a six-part series. Registration required.
Future Ready – Getting Paid at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for Medford teens ages 13-19. The second in a three-part series of workshops to help teens prepare for success. Phil Mustone from Cambridge Savings Bank will discuss ways to create and stick to a budget to make the most of your money.
World Poetry Salon from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford hosted by Gay Roberts and featuring the works of Nâzim Hikmet of Turkey and Breyten Breytenbach of South Africa. Free and open to all.
Singer Songwriter Night: Melodies on Tap from 7 to 10 p.m. at Medford Brewing, hosted by local musicians Zion Rodman and Christian Colegrove.
Live music at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. with Sweeping Promises.
Air Supply – A Matter of Time Tour at 8 p.m. at Chevalier Theatre. The pop duo is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the release of their first studio album in 15 years.
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A life-long Medford resident reflects on what the Congregational Church of West Medford, which recently closed, meant to her and to the community:
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