Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, July 1

Let's talk about the heat. Temperatures are forecast to be off the charts today and through the weekend. Just as you would for a snowstorm, there are some things to do for safety sake and for community sake:

• Check on your elderly neighbors and those with disabilities who may not be able to easily get to a cooling center.
• Do not walk your dog on the hot pavement. The pads on their paws can burn and blister.
• Be mindful that many people have to work outside even when the temperature is 100 degrees. People in public safety, construction, landscaping, and other industries don't have the luxury of staying home when the weather is bad.

Medford will have cooling centers available for anyone who needs to get out of the heat.

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: Tech and Charlie Card support at 9 a.m. – call to reserve your spot, 781-396-6010; Thai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.

• Memory Cafe at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Information, support, activities and social engagement for individuals and their families living with memory changes. There will also be a 4th of July craft. Call 781-396-6010 to reserve your spot.

Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Walking and other self-led, low-impact activities.

Practicing English Conversation ESOL Class at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for beginning English learners.

Paddle Boston – Medford from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Condon Shell. Walk-up anytime to rent a boat. Limited advanced reservations also available. Last boat goes out at 7 p.m. All boats must be returned by 8 p.m.

Fireworks Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore. Storytime followed by time to play or trade cards.

Tech Help Drop-In Hour at 2 p.m. at the Medford Public Library. Library staff will be available to help with anything tech related.

Family Story Time at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For children between the ages of 3 and 7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers welcome to join in.

Intro to Machine Sewing for Teens from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school who had not taken this class before. All skill levels welcome. Learn how to use the machine and make your own tote bag. Registration required.

Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. Drop-in session

Flower Arranging at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library with experts from Wright Locke Farm. This program is for adults and registration is required.

Peg Doll Book Reviews from 6 to 8 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For kids ages 4+ to decorate a peg doll avatar and help create video book reviews.

Trivia with host Kevin Richman from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Ford Tavern. Three rounds of fast-paced trivia, including questions, music and images.

Did you know?

1) Arts Collaborative Medford has issued an open call for art for a new exhibit planned for November 2026. It's called the Art of Aging:

"Focusing on the transitions of life and the beauty of growth, this exhibition will contend with concepts of time, memory, weathering, and renewal. Aging as marks that accumulate — how do moments change you indefinitely and compound over a lifetime?"

Deadline to submit: August 14
Artist notification: September 4
Artwork delivery date: November 9

2) Medford Senior Center Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet Program. The Food Pantry will receive $1 for each $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold throughout the month of July 2026 at your designated Stop & Shop location, 760 Fellsway, Medford.

In case you missed it

• The manhole fires on High Street may have been heat related.
• Medford High School track star Norah Berson smashed a 21-year old record:

Medford’s Berson enjoys breakthrough season with Mustangs girls track

Norah Berson bolted into the history books as Medford’s all-time leader in the girls 200-meter run. She also played a key cog on two relay record-breakers.

Gotta Know MedfordChristopher Hurley / Sports Correspondent