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The Election Commission is meeting tonight at City Hall to certify the primary results and to prepare for the Nov. 3 election. They'll be talking about in-person early voting, vote-by-mail and absentee ballot operations, and ballot and election equipment testing. For anyone interested in how elections are run, and the issue of if/how changes proposed by the federal government might affect local elections, this would be a good meeting to attend.
On a completely different note, our feature photo this morning is of a poster (one of a set of six) created by Medford High School students for a branding campaign the district has launched for the 2026-2027 school year.
The campaign is called "Belonging Through," and MHS students Violet Baxter, Ella Cushing, and Adam Tomosulo designed the posters to be distributed to staff members and to classrooms.
Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Galusi wrote about the project in her Sept. 11 Friday message, "Each poster represents examples of how students belong in academic spaces, with one blank poster enabling classes to define it on their own."
Here are the other five posters:
These are five of six posters created by Medford High School students Violet Baxter, Ella Cushing, and Adam Tomosulo to support 'branding' efforts for the 2026-2027 school year. The other poster is above. The campaign is titled 'Belonging Through.' COURTESY PHOTOS/Medford Public Schools
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.;
- Representatives from Theory Wellness will give a talk at 1 p.m. about cannabis, its uses, and the possible medical benefits. Call 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat.
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 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Logan Park with Medford Family Network. Activities will include balls, bubbles, parachute play, storytelling, music and movement. Register at the park.
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.
Senior Social Service Office Hours with Nike Gregory Elwell from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with Nike Gregory at Medford Public Library for seniors ages 60+ to learn about resources for help with housing, food, energy costs and more. Drop-in.
Social Service Office Hours with Jason Stone from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Public Library for Medford residents to get help and resources for mental health, grief, substance use, housing, food, heating. Stone is the Medford social services coordinator.
Drop-In Playtime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Storytime at Moon and Back Bookstore at 10:30 a.m. Today's book will be "Too Many Carrots," written and illustrated by Katy Hudson.
Yogi Book Club from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Interfaith Center at Tufts. A community gathering to read and discuss wisdom from Hindu literature, followed by authentic Indian food.
License Commission meeting at 1 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom. The commission will discuss a number of license applications and will conduct a disciplinary hearing regarding complaints about The Great American Beer Hall.
Tech Help Drop In Hour at 2 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Librarians will be on hand to help you with anything tech related.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for readers in grades 5-8. This month's book is "The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur," by Alan Wolf. Signup is required. The book is available for pickup on the purple cart in the front of the Teen Room.
Family Story Time at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers welcome to join in.
Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in room 201 at City Hall. Drop-in.
Vinyl Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tamper Cafe.
Wednesday Wax from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Medford Brewing. Bring your records to spin.
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.
Election Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall. On the agenda: state primary post-election report; state primary results and certification; preparation for Nov. 3 election; in-person early voting; vote-by-mail and absentee ballot operations; ballot and election equipment testing; poll worker recruitment, assignments, and training; new Medford election administration manual; proposed election communication and reporting system; election commissioner oversight calendar.
Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee meeting at 6 p.m. in City Hall and via Zoom, TV, and streaming channels. Agenda includes three resolutions: to publish a City Council newsletter, to schedule neighborhood ward meetings hosted by City Council, and to update the Noise Ordinance.
Climate Equity Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes: events and activities; updates on composting, the Climate Action Plan, and greenhouse gas inventory submission; future meeting topics and action items.
Community Development Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. On the agenda: election of officers and CPC representative; continued public hearing regarding removing from the Zoning Ordinance the section on vacant and foreclosing properties; review draft RFP for a new multi-year contract for a zoning consultant for the comprehensive update of the city's Zoning Ordinance.
Conservation Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and live-stream. Agenda includes: public hearings; updates and repairs to the Condon Shell lights and infrastructure; DCR proposed trail maintenance on the Mustang Loop; discussions about ongoing and future projects.
Sip into Pinot Noir and More from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kappy's with Mark the Wine Guy. Purchase tickets in advance.
Tea and Community Care with the Buddhist Community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Goddard Chapel at Tufts. Weekly meeting starts with a meditation, followed by a guest speaker or a mindfulness-based activity, and ends with tea and conversation.
Make & Mingle from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. A free drop-in for anyone to create among artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketch book or other art project to work on. RSVP appreciated.
Trivia at the Ford Tavern from 7 to 9 p.m. From pop culture to sports, history to music. Prizes will be awarded.
In The Pines, Feep, and Daughter of the Vine perform beginning at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Country Line Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. Event includes free lessons.
In case you missed it
Chris Stevens talked to Medford artist Alix Fuerst to find out what makes her tick and how she creates images that, at first glance, look like photographs:
Chris Stevens | Staff Writer
