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Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, November 10

Happy Tuesday, everybody. Today, we're talking about post-election counting of ballots: the when, where, and why. Plus, we've got a couple of heads-ups and all the happenings that are fit to post.

,  and Wendall Waters | Staff Writer
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Chevalier Theatre Organ Society President Ken Krause explains how the Wurlitzer organ pipes and other components will fit into the small chamber created to house them. The organ is being refurbished, and Krause spoke during a recent meeting. Chris Stevens will have the story for you. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris Stevens

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On the city's calendar, you'll notice listings on Tuesday and Thursday (if needed) for "Post Election Tabulation." This is when the Election Commission will count ballots from the general election that were not counted on election day, November 3. These include:

  • ballots that arrived after 7 p.m. but no later than 8 p.m. during in-person voting on election day
  • ballots that were postmarked by election day and received by mail by 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6
  • all approved provisional ballots

Today's count will begin at 9 a.m. in Room 207 at City Hall. If a second session is needed, it will take place Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.

The Post Election Tabulations are open to the public and you can just drop in. However, the city would appreciate having you register by emailing elections@medford-ma.gov.

Heads Up

Heads up on two things, and then we'll get to today's meetings and all the happenings that are fit to post:

  • Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • Fall street sweeping begins on November 16.

Stay tuned for more information on both items.

Today's meetings

  • Traffic Commission at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes a range of requests, including those for permit variances, signs, handicap parking.
  • Community Preservation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: Mystic River shoreline revitalization; Medford Affordable Housing Trust FY27 Tranche funding; small-grant application from the Unitarian Universalist Church; Medford Recreation application for Condon Shell field lighting.
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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.

Post Election Tabulation at 9 a.m. in Room 207 at City Hall. Open to the public, but registration is appreciated.

Senior Center – When sign-up is required, call 781-396-6010:

  • ChairFit Rhythm at 9:30 a.m.
  • Knit and crochet at 10 a.m.
  • Core and balance at 10:30 a.m.
  • Food Pantry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bags will be prepackaged and filled with nonperishable items, produce, dairy and sometimes meat. Bring your Senior Center ID to check in. The filled bags are heavy, so bring a cart or other means to help carry them home. Bring a clean re-usable bag that you can leave for the next food pantry.
  • International culture at 1 p.m.
  • "Brooks Village: A Place to Call Home" at 1 p.m. Historian Dee Morris will give a talk about the history of the Brooks Village housing development and what happened to it. Sign up.

Medford Public Library:

Drop-in activities

Registration required

Medford Family Network

  • Holiday Gift Assistance Program: Follow the link for details and to register.
  • Thanksgiving Assistance: Follow the link for details and to register.
  • Drop-in Playtime is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MFN Family Center.
  • Registration for the playgroups is either closed or wait-list only.
A new exhibit opens at Arts Collaborative Medford with a reception on November 13.

Maternal Journal from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Bring your own sketchbook. Other materials will be provided. Registration required.

Public skating at LoConte Rink from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop-in.

Intro to Oil Pastels from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with Erica Meimei. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

Veteran and First Responder Recovery Group meets at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Medford. All veterans and first responders are welcome on a drop-in basis.

Paint Night at 7 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. Registration will be required.

Trivia Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Teams of 2-6 will compete in a traditional six-round trivia quiz.

Live music at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. with Shady Bug, 7-11 Jesus, and Night Moth.

In case you missed it

Chris interviewed a Medford resident who went to the West Bank to assist Palestinians with their olive harvest:

Medford man helps with olive harvest in West Bank, says settler attacks are a constant threat
Regardless of the very real and present danger, Barry Ingber says he felt strongly that supporting Palestinian farmers was the right thing to do.
Gotta Know MedfordChris Stevens | Staff Writer

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