In Medford, Feb. 4, 2026
Welcome to Wednesday in Medford.
Okay, everybody. It’s Wednesday. Sandy says, let’s do this.
Temps should get above freezing today, and we should see some sun. But, it’s still a good time to check in on your neighbors who might not be able to get out and about.
Also, fill out the 2026 Annual City Street Listing/Census that you received in the mail so you'll be all set to vote in the mid-terms. Review the instructions on your form, sign it, and return it to the Election Commission by mail to 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155 or leave it in the blue drop box outside City Hall.
Happening in Medford Today
- Music Together® Joyful Music at 9:45 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford: 45 minutes of family music time.
- Zumba Gold for Seniors at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
- Affordable Housing Trust Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall or Zoom: Agenda includes NAACP Report on Racial Disparities in Home Lending.
- Community Development Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom: Agenda includes public hearings and CDB working session on the Medford Square district proposed zoning amendment.
- "College Behind Bars" at 7 p.m. at the library: Formerly incarcerated activist David Devalle talks about his experience with the Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT) and how it transformed his perspective and goals.
- Trevor Noah at 8 p.m. at Chevalier Theatre. Noah’s humor reflects his life journey, from growing up under apartheid in Johannesburg to becoming a celebrated stand-up and bestselling author of Born a Crime.
What we’re working on
- The School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Suzanne Galusi as Medford's next superintendent. Read what they had to say in Nell's upcoming story.
- Chris will have the scoop on a potential registration fee for owners of empty buildings, the latest on Medford Square rezoning, and Transom's potential development plan for downtown.
- Medford volunteers assisted last week with the “Point in Time Count” to connect with people experiencing homelessness in Medford. Wendall will find out how the count went and if there has been an uptick in homelessness in the city.
- Following the killing of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, activists called on businesses to close Friday, Jan. 30, in a general strike. We'll talk to Medford businesses that participated.
In case you missed it...
Chris Stevens reported on the City Council and the mayor taking a stand against the actions of federal agents enforcing the president's crackdown on immigrants:
Chris Stevens | Staff Writer
