Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, July 15
Happy Wednesday morning, everybody. We've got a nice, big calendar of happenings for today, an opportunity for local business people to help students get ready for school, and an in-case-you-missed-it about campaign finances.
Plans are in the works for the Back-to-School Resource Day, and the city is inviting barbers and hairdressers to sign up to donate some time to "Help students start the school year with confidence by providing free haircuts during this community celebration."
The event will be August 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at City Hall. Organizers say any time you can give will be greatly appreciated, even if you can only do a couple of haircuts. Click here to sign up.
The event will include many other resources for students and parents, and we will bring you more details. In the meantime, you can read Nell's story about last year's event:
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
Also, in the meantime, the school supply drive is taking place now through August 17. Here is the information on that:
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 MBTA support at 9 a.m. – call to reserve your spot, 781-396-6010; zumba gold at 10 a.m.; Thai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.
Medford Square Runners meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of Donuts with a Difference for a 5-6-mile run. This is a zero-drop run, meaning the group runs for a little bit and then stops to let everybody catch up if necessary. Group asks that all runners are able to keep a minimum pace of 10 minutes per mile.
Playgroups at the Park - Capen Street from 9 to 11 a.m. with Medford Family Network. Event for children up to age 8 includes art, music, and movement activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, and storytelling.
Bellevue Pond in Flower with Friends of the Fells from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. for adults and children 10+ accompanied by an adult. A wildflower stroll with naturalist Roland “Boot” Boutwell. Meet at Bellevue Pond parking lot opposite 70 South Border Road. Registration required.
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, weather permitting. 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.
"Curious George Goes Camping" storytime at 10:30 a.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore.
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.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for readers in grades 5-8. The selection will be "Maker Comics: Design a Game!," by Bree Wolf and Jesse Fuchs. Registration required.Teen Music Tech Workshop from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school. Explore music technology and learn the features of GarageBand. Registration required.
Playgroups at the Park - Barry Park from 4 to 6 p.m. with Medford Family Network. Includes art, music, and movement activities, balls, bubbles, parachute play, and storytelling.
Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in room 201 at City Hall. Drop-in session.
Wednesday Wax from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Bring your records, put your name on the sign-up sheet, spin two tracks when it’s your turn, and then sign up again.
Water & Sewer Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works, 21 James Street, and via Zoom. On the agenda: abatement requests, Magoun Avenue and Grace Road.
Affordable Housing Trust Board meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: Medford Community Housing update, Fundraising Working Group update, future funding requests, free cash request update, affordable housing linkage fee update, Fractional Payment Ordinance update, financial update.
Small Business Resource Office Hours at 6 p.m. at Medford Public Library with Medford Economic Development Planner Kayla Myros.
City Council Public Health and Community Safety Committee meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall, via Zoom, on TV, and via streaming channels. There is only one item on that agenda: resolution to require law enforcement identification and protect Fourth Amendment rights.
Boston Frisbee Wednesday Nights Under the Lights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tufts Park. Ultimate Frisbee game open to everyone and nobody keeps score.
Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes: FY2027 budget, MGC Community Mitigation Fund grant, CPA eligibility determination form, and various facility upgrades.
Community Development Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes: continued public hearing on a proposal to allow fractional payments to the Affordable Housing Trust, zoning project timeline and administrative updates, endorsement of approval-not-required plan (145 Jerome St. and 166 Arlington St.).
Conservation Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and live-stream. Agenda includes a public hearing, a notice of intent, and discussions of ongoing and future projects and proposed regulations.
American Mah Jongg for Beginners from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Registration required.
Make + Mingle from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Drop-in for anybody to come and create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. RSVP appreciated.
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.
Eleanor on Earth / Ursa and the Major Key / Headstay perform beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
In case you missed it
Will Dowd took a look at campaign finances in the 2nd Middlesex race:
Will Dowd
