Medford, Wednesday, Feb. 18
It's Wednesday in Medford and there's lots happening, including fun events and important municipal meetings. And, possibly more snow in the evening. Did we just say that?!
Megan Polcaro is one of the artists whose works are on display in the lobby at Medford City Hall. Her display includes a piece titled “Ancient Queen,” a horseshoe crab molt decorated with jewelry. The molt is the shell the animal leaves behind when it molts as it grows. You can often find them on beaches in Massachusetts. Horseshoe crabs have been on earth for some 350 million years, and in all that time they have changed very little.
Check out all the artists' works the next time you go to City Hall.
It looks like Medford could have some rain-snow action this evening. Be careful during your evening commute. In the meantime, however, there is still plenty of mushy snow on the ground that is perfect for kids to make a snowman or other snow creature. We would love to showcase their creations in an upcoming newsletter, so send us a photo at gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
Happening today in Medford
“Plenty of Pancakes” Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore, with author Carrie Finison.
Liquor License Commission Meeting at 1 p.m. via Zoom and in-person at City Hall. On the agenda are a Great American Beer Hall disciplinary hearing and an application by Wonder for a one-day license for its grand opening event in March.
Wednesday Wax Record Playing Party from 5 p.m. until closing at Medford Brewing. Bring your records to spin.
Election Commission Meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda includes planning for upcoming elections, timeline and key deadlines, voter outreach, election security, and a public comment period.
Conservation Commission Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and via Zoom. Agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Bellevue Pond Dam Rehabilitation Project and discussions about future projects and proposed regulations.
Live Figure Drawing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford.
What we’re working on
- Homelessness in Medford: The state finally released the data from the “Point in Time Count,” and Wendall will have the story.
- Senator Pat Jehlen is not seeking re-election. Nell will have the scoop on why Jehlen made the decision and what comes next for her.
- Medford Square rezoning: There will be a presentation about it at the Senior Center on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Gotta Know Medford will be there. In fact, we’ll be there starting at noon and would be happy to meet with seniors just to say hi and/or to hear about any issues you'd like to see us cover.
- Chris will attend the Liquor License Commission disciplinary hearing regarding The Great American Beer Hall and will fill you in on what, if anything, comes of it.
In case you missed it
Congratulations are in order for Medford Boxer Greg Bono, who won his bout last Saturday in Glove at First Fight. Chris Hurley caught up with Greg after the fight.
Christopher Hurley / Sports Correspondent
