Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, March 17
Top o' the mornin' to you, Medford! We have lots to fill you in on today, including Citizen of the Year nominations, some fun events, and a collection of photos that give you a peek into a devastating time in our nation's history.
We’re hearing that spring peepers are calling from wetlands in parts of Massachusetts. The weather has certainly been favorable, with lots of rain and mild temperatures. Let us know if you hear them near where you live or work in Medford. We might get cooler temperatures at night this week, which could cause the peepers to go quiet, but they are cold-adapted and will just hang out until things warm up again. So keep your ears peeled.
In the meantime, do you know someone who lives or works in Medford and has had a big impact on the city? The Medford Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you.
The Chamber is looking for nominations for the Citizen of the Year (COTY) Award: “The COTY exemplifies leadership, generosity, and a deep dedication to making Medford a better place.”
Your nominee must live or work in Medford. You can only submit one nomination, and you must fill out the form by April 2. The following are not eligible for the COTY award: clergy, elected officials, and current Medford Chamber of Commerce Board members.
Happening in Medford today
LongCross Bar and Kitchen will open at noon today and will have a special St. Pádraig Day Celebration menu, including the Galway B.L.T, shepherd's pie, and Guinness beef stew.
Play Dough Club takes place at 3:30 p.m. at the library for children ages 2-5. Dough and tools will be provided.
City Council Planning and Permitting Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes discussions about vacant buildings and updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
The High School Building Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at Medford Brewing. For ages 21+. Teams of 2-6 will compete in a traditional six-round quiz.
Did you know?
- The Medford Historical Society & Museum has many Civil War photographs that you can look at via the Digital Commonwealth website. The photos are from the collection of Samuel Crocker Lawrence, who was a Civil War general and Medford's first mayor.
- National Grid hosts customer assistance events to let people know about ways they may be able to reduce their energy bills. One is taking place in Medford on March 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Senior Center. The event is free and open to customers of all ages, and you can get information about budget billing, possible discount rates, home energy assessments, and more.
In case you missed it
A new column debuted on Gotta Know Medford on Friday. Written by Nate Rubright, it offers a fun look at life in Medford in the form of a letter to Paul Revere.
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