August 24th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Mayor Lungo-Koehn Cancels City’s Contract with ParkMedford, Will Bring Parking Policy, Enforcement Under City Administration

 

Currently Seeking Applicants to Fill Parking Director Position

August 17th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Medford Fire Department Receives $70,000 Grant for New Extrication Equipment

Homeland Security Grant will fund multiple pieces of new equipment to assist MFD with emergency extrications from vehicles.

Medford Secures $400,000 Grant to Proceed with Traffic Changes in Haines Square

 

The project, targeted for the Spring Street/Salem Street intersection, has been a topic of community discussion since 2016.

Updated Rodent Ordinance in Medford Sets New Guidelines Rodent Prevention

Updated Rodent Ordinance in Medford Sets New Guidelines for Baiting, Trapping as Part of All Construction Projects, Additional Requirements for Dumpster Permit Holders and Food Establishments

Medford-Six Streets Selected for 2021 Residential Shared Streets Program

 

Bradshaw St., Burbank Rd., Golden Ave. (portion), Logan Ave., Stearns Ave., and Tontine St. selected from nominated streets citywide.

VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERRALLYTHURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 2, 202110AM – 12NOONMEDFORD CITY HALL

August 10th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Medford High School / MVTHS Class of 2020 Picnic Bash: August 14th

The MHS / MVTHS Class of 2020 is holding a celebration for all class members on Saturday, August 14^th from 5 to 8pm. The celebration will include food, music, a volleyball tournament, and more. If you are a Class of 2020 graduate and haven’t responded to the Picnic Bash but would like to attend, please email Mr. Blauch atdblauch@medford.k12.ma.us.

Mayor, Welcoming Committee to Host Meet and Greet 9/8

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and the Medford Welcoming Committee invite all interested residents to a Meet and Greet at City Hall on Wednesday, September 8^th from 6 to 7pm. Whether you are new to Medford or would just like to learn more about City services and programs, all are welcome.

August 3rd, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Join Mayor Lungo-Koehn on 8/7 for Walking Mobile Office Hours

On Saturday, August 7^th Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehninvites all community members to join her from 8:30 to 9:30am for Walking Mobile Office Hours. Anyone interested should meet Mayor Lungo-Koehn in the parking lot of Flynn Rink, 300 Elm Street, to walk and talk about issues of importance or have your questions answered, or just say hello and enjoy a morning walk. 

Elected Officials + City Staff Furthering Commitment to Equity in Medford

 

Through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant, the Board of Health’s Office of Prevention and Outreach and the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability are hosting a professional development training series on “Setting the Conditions to Create People-Centered Partnerships to Address Inequity in Medford.” This professional development was provided to community-based organizations, elected officials, and city staff.

Medford Civil Service List Hiring Information

Good morning,

 

Below is a statement and information from Mayor Lungo-Koehn, and a statement from Police Chief Jack Buckley, regarding the City’s process for hiring police officers from the Civil Service List.

 

July 20th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Medford Poet Laureate Celebration July 26th

Please join Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, the City of Medford, and the Medford Arts Council on Monday, July 26^th at 6:30pm, for a ceremony in honor of Medford’s first-ever Poet Laureate, Mr. Terry Carter. The ceremony will take place at City Hall, and will include networking, light refreshments, and poetry from the City’s new Poet Laureate!

GOING TRACK BY TRACKJoe Viglione speaks to Dave Godbey and Ragin’ Contagion

Dave, who is the Ragin’ Contagion? And why? It’s clear that this CD was created by you during lockdown. What does the album mean to you, and do you care to take us track by track through the CD?

July 13th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Mayor Lungo-Koehn’s “Mobile Office Hours” Comes to Playstead Park on July 14th

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn will bring her new Mobile Office Hours initiative to Playstead Park on Wednesday, July 14^th, from 6 to 7pm. All community members are invited to stop by to meet with the Mayor, discuss issues of importance or have your questions answered, or just say hello and enjoy the park!

Residential Shared Streets Program Returning for Summer/Fall 2021 in Medford

 

Shared Streets programs allow streets in residential areas to be utilized by abutters only, creating traffic calming and opening streets for more walking, biking, etc.

Medford Cannabis Advisory Committee Sets Outreach Standards for Upcoming Public Meetings by Potential Applicants

 

Public meetings have been scheduled by applicants throughout the month of July.

July 6th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Medford to Begin Residential Curbside Composting Program, Selects Garbage to Garden as Preferred Vendor

 

Composting is a process of recycling organic matter, like leaves and food scraps, creating a nutrient-rich soil frequently used by gardeners. Composting can involve putting these materials in a separate container to naturally break down, to be picked up on a weekly basis by a curbside composting service, such as Garbage to Garden.

Positive West Nile Virus Sample Found in Medford

 

MEDFORD – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed to City of Medford health officials today, July 1, 2021, that a mosquito sample from the City of Medford has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This sample was collected from the southwest region of the City on June 29, 2021. At this time there is no elevated risk level for West Nile Virus due to the positive sample. The City of Medford, through a contracted service, has mosquito traps that are regularly monitored, and samples are collected and tested. Following this recent positive sample, trapping and surveillance will be increased in the near future.

Medford Seeking Residents to Serve on New Behavioral Health Commission

 

Created in March 2021 with approval by City Council, new Behavioral Health Commission will focus on promotion, results-oriented alignment of services and programming to address behavioral health issues.

June 29th, 2021 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

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Medford-City Issues Request for Proposals to Begin Feasibility, Design Process at Fire Department Headquarters

 

Continuing the commitment to updating all fire department facilities, and following recommendations set by the Mayor’s Task Force on Fire Department Facilities, Request for Proposals seeks an Owner’s Project Manager for Fire HQ.

Cooling Centers Open in Medford This Week

Due to forecasts of high temperatures over the next several days, cooling centers will be open at multiple locations from Monday, June 28^th through at least Wednesday, June 30^th. Cooling centers will be open for all residents, and will offer air conditioning and water for those in need.

Cooling center locations:

Mayor Lungo-Koehn Launching “Mobile Office Hours” Throughout the Community Beginning June 24th

Once each month beginning in June, constituents invited to join the Mayor at local businesses, parks, etc. to discuss local issues, or just to say hello!

Municipal Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot Program on Mystic Avenue (Route 38) Begins Monday, June 21st

New dedicated bus lane is between Main Street in Medford and Wheatland Street in Somerville

Somerville/Medford Remembering Richard J. Sweeney

RICHARD’S OBITUARY

Hotline to the Underground The Gary Sohmers Interview

Hotline to the Underground
by Joe Viglione

An Interview with Gary Sohmers NorthEast Collectibles Extravaganza

We’re talking to Gary Sohmers about the July 2–4 NorthEast ComiCon: