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We're in the thick of Halloween season. Some events have already taken place, and the pumpkin carving party at Wright's Pond, which is sponsored by the Recreation Department, is later this afternoon. By the way, if you have not registered for that yet, check the website and make sure there are still spots available before you head over there.
There are many Halloween-themed events and activities coming up, so Nell put together a roundup, which includes happenings in Medford and in nearby communities. That will be dropping this morning.
A few reminders
- The virtual public hearing about the Wellington Greenway design is happening this evening.
- Early voting is taking place at City Hall today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- There are several non-partisan guides to the ballot questions available online:
- Gotta Know Medford Correspondent Will Dowd: Massachusetts sets record-tying nine-question ballot for Nov. 3
- Secretary of State Bill Galvin: Information for Voters - 2026 Ballot Questions
- Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis: Voters' Guide to 2026 Massachusetts Ballot Questions
- CommonWealth Beacon: Ballot Questions, Explained
Without further ado... Here are all the happenings fit to post.
Today's meetings
- License Commission at 1 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes license applications, a change-of-manager application, and two disciplinary hearings.
- Wellington Greenway design public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Virtual hearing with MassDOT Highway Division. Register to attend.
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.
Early Voting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Senior Center Activities: To reserve a spot, when 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.
- Exploring History with Mike Hickey at 1 p.m. – reserve your spot
- 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.
- MFN office is closed for staff training.
- Costume Swap: During drop-in playtimes at the MFN Family Center, Medford residents can drop off costumes, accessories, and dress-up clothes their kids no longer use and pick up "new" items.
- No Drop-In Playtime today.
- Registration is closed for both of today's playgroups.
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.
- 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.
- Fabric Decoupage Art at 3:30 p.m. for kids ages 8-12.
- Franken Stuffies from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for teens in middle school and high school.
- Registration has closed for American Mah Jongg.
- Home: middle school boys baseball vs. Everett
- Away: JV and varsity girls soccer at Everett
- How to Not Let Things Disappear from the Internet: Web Archive Them! at 12 p.m. in Tisch Library. Bring your laptop. RSVP.
- Community-based scaling for innovations in sustainability at 12 p.m. at Curtis Hall. RSVP.
- Voices for Peace and Light Choir Rehearsal at 12:10 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. All are welcome.
- Solomont Speaker Series: Can We Trust Our Elections? at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required. talk
Pumpkin Carving Party at 4 p.m. at Wright's pond. Registration is required.
Future Ready: Getting Hired at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall for teens. This is the first in a three-part series of workshops for teens to prepare to enter the workforce. Register.
Book Signing and Artist Talk at 5:30 p.m. at Palm Press Studio with Maya Tihtiyas Attean, author of "Does the Land Remember?"
Belinda's Book Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Royall House and Slave Quarters. This is the first meeting of a traveling book club for all ages to read works by Black authors. Tonight's book is, "Our Nig: Sketches from the Life of a Free Black," by Harriet Wilson. Register.
Live music at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. with Declaw, Hedge, Dagwood, and Something Sneaky.
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