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The City of Medford offers a free service for residents to receive important information and emergency updates.

As of July 2020, the City is switching to a new alerts vendor. Please create a new account by visiting the link below!

Please be sure to provide a physical address when registering your account. This will ensure that you get alerts and information specific to your address. If you do not provide an address, you may not receive updates about street closures, water shutoffs, and other important alerts.

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Examples of important updates from the city include snow emergencies, street sweeping details, upcoming events, election information, water service alerts, and other items.

You can sign up for free at the following website. You will have to create an account with an email address and password and include your home address, phone number, and language choice for messages.

Questions? Email us at Alerts@medford-ma.gov (please allow up to 48 hours for a reply).

Italian

La città di Medford offre un servizio gratuito per i residenti di ricevere informazioni importanti e aggiornamenti di emergenza.  Potete ricevere queste informazioni via e-mail, text, telefonico o tutti altre notificazione nella vostra linqua nativa.  Esempi di importanti aggiornamenti dal comune include le emergenze di neve, avvisi quando si puliscono le strade, prossimi eventi, informazione dell’ elezione,  avvisi di servizio d’acqua e altri aggiornamenti.  Vi potete iscrivere gratuitamente presso il seguente sito web.   Dovete creare un acconto con un indirizzo di email e un password e includere l’indirizzo di casa, numero telefonico e scelta di lingua per comunicarvi i messaggi.  Per iscriversi, visitare il

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Spanish

La ciudad de Medford ofrece un servicio gratuito para los residentes que reciben importantes actualizaciones de información y de emergencia.  Puede recibir esta información a través de correo electrónico, texto, llamada telefónica (o todas de estas opciones) en su idioma natal.  Los ejemplos de cambios importantes de la ciudad incluyen emergencias de nieve, detalles sobre la limpieza de la calle, eventos por venir, información sobre las elecciones, alertas de servicio de agua, y otros asuntos.  Puede registrarse de forma gratuita en el siguiente sitio web. Usted tendrá que crear una cuenta con una dirección de correo electrónico y contraseña, su dirección, número de teléfono, y la elección de idioma en que se recibirán los mensajes.  

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Portuguese

A Cidade de Medford oferece um serviço gratuito para residentes receberem importantes informacões e atualizacões de emergências.  Você pode receber estas imformacões via email, mensagem de texto, chamada telefónica, ou todos em sua língua nativa.  Exemplos de atualizacões importantes da cidade, incluem, emergências de neve, datalhes sobre a limpeza das ruas, próximos eventos, informacões sobre a eleicão, alertas de serviço de água, entre outros.  Você pode se inscrever gratuitamente no website á seguir. Você terá que criar uma conta, usando um endereco de email, uma senha e deverá incluir seu endereço residencial, telefone e escolher a língua nativa para as mensagens.

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Vietnamese

Thị Xã Medford xin cống hiến cho quý bà con cư ngụ tại địa phương những tin quan trọng và cập nhật những tin khẩn.  Quý vị có thể nhận được tin tức qua thư điện email, tin nhắn chữ, gọi điện, hoặc tất cả những phương pháp trên bằng tiếng gốc, Việt.  Những tin tức quan trọng như thông báo khi có bão tuyết, thời khóa biểu quét đường, chương trình sinh hoạt trong năm, chi tiết về cuộc bầu cử, thông báo về dùng nước, hoặc những việc khác.  Quý vị có thể ghi danh miễn phí theo mạng lưới dưới đây. Quý vị phải tự lập trương mục dùng điện thư email của quý vị và số mật mã, kể cả địa chỉ cư ngụ, số điện thoại, và ngôn ngữ mà quý vị muốn nhận thông tin. 

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Arabic

تقدم مدينة ميدفورد خدمة مجانية للمقيمين في الحصول على المعلومات والطوارئ التحديثات الهامة

يمكنك الحصول على هذه المعلومات عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني، والنص، مكالمة هاتفية، أو كل هذه في لغتك الأم

وتشمل الأمثلة على تحديثات هامة من المدينة الطوارئ الثلوج، الشارع تفاصيل واسعة، والأحداث المقبلة، المعلومات الانتخابات، التنبيهات خدمات المياه، وغيرها من البنود

يمكنك الاشتراك مجانا في الموقع التالي سيكون لديك لإنشاء حساب مع عنوان البريد الإلكتروني وكلمة المرور، وتشمل عنوان المنزل ورقم الهاتف، واختيار اللغة للرسائل

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Haitian Creole

Vil Medford ofri yon sèvis gratis pou rezidan yo.  Pou resevwa enfòmasyon enpòtan ak ka ijans. Ou ka resevwa enfòmasyon sa pa imèl, tèks, apèl telefòn, oswa tout nan lang natif natal ou. Egzanp enpòtan ki sòti nan vil lan gen ladan lanèj, netwaye lari,  evènman kap vini sou eleksyon, sèvis dlo, ak lòt bagay. Ou ka enskri gratis nan sit wèb sa a. Ou gen pou kreye yon imèl adrès ak modpas, adrès lakay ou, nimewo telefòn ou ak lang ou chwazi pou mesaj. 

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Chinese

梅德福市(Medford) 為居民免費提能供重要以及最新的緊急信息服務。

您可以通過電子郵件，电话短訊，打電話，或所有以上的方式，用您的母語接收我们所提供的信息。

城市的最新，紧急信息可能包括：暴風雪突發事件，街道清掃細節，即將舉行的一些活動，選舉的信息，自來水警報和其他信息。

您可以從以下網站免費註冊。首先您將需創建一個電子郵件帳戶和密碼，包括您的居家地址，電話號碼和接受消息的語言選擇。

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Hindi

मेडफोर्ड शहर निवासियों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी और आपातकालीन अपडेट प्राप्त करने के लिए एक नि: शुल्क सेवा प्रदान करता है।

आप ईमेल, फोन कॉल, संदेश, या अपने देशी भाषाओं में उन सभी के माध्यम से इस बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। इन महत्वपूर्ण संदेशों के उदाहरण बर्फ आपात स्थिति, सड़क व्यापक विवरण, आने वाली घटनाओं, चुनाव के बारे में जानकारी, जल सेवा अलर्ट, और अन्य आइटम शामिल हैं।

आप निम्न वेबसाइट पर मुफ्त के लिए साइन अप कर सकते हैं। आपको एक ईमेल पता और पासवर्ड के साथ एक खाता बनाने के लिए है और आपके घर के पते, फोन नंबर, और संदेशों के लिए भाषा विकल्प शामिल होंगे।

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Japanese

メドホード市は、みなさまに大切なお知らせや緊急時の重要なお知らせを提供します。
この情報をメール、テキスト、電話など、全てあなたの言語で受け取ることができます。
例えば、更新された重要な大雪による警告、道路の清掃の詳細、イベント、選挙情報、
水害などです。ウェブサイトに従って、無料でサインアップすることができます。サイン
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メールでアカウント作成、パスワード、住所、電話番号、そして言語をお選びください。

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Bangla

অধিবাসীদের গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তথ্য এবং জরুরী আপডেট প্রাপ্ত করার জন্য

শহর থেকে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আপডেট

আপনি নিম্নলিখিত ওয়েবসাইট এ বিনামূল্যে জন্য সাইন আপ করতে পারেন আপনাকে একটি ইমেল ঠিকানা ও পাসওয়ার্ড দিয়ে একটি অ্যাকাউন্ট তৈরি করতে হবে এবং আপনার বাড়ির ঠিকানা

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Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important reminder about the City’s next paint shed day, upcoming flu shot clinics, drug takeback day, as well as info on Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day, Harvest Your Energy Festival and Halloween festivities.

This Saturday, the DPW is holding its final Paint Shed Day at 21 James Street from 9am to noon. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted latex and oil-based paint cans, with a max of 5 gallons per household. So be sure to head down to the DPW Yard.

Our Board of Health is holding two upcoming flu shot clinics. The next senior clinic will be on Friday, October 20 from 9am to noon. This is open to all seniors 60 and up. The next general clinic for everyone ages 3 and up will be on Wednesday, November 8 at City Hall from 4pm to 7pm. You can register for these clinics by visiting medfordma.org.

Save the date for the next Drug Takeback Event hosted by Medford Police Department and the Office of Prevention and Outreach on Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to 2pm at City Hall and Wegmans. A list of accepted drug medications and more info can be found at medfordma.org.

Reminder that this Saturday we’re celebrating Medford’s history with Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day at the Salem Street Burial Ground from 10am-12:30pm. There will be a special appearance by George Washington who will ride in on a horse and will be available for pictures! Hope to see you there!

The office of Planning, Development and Sustainability is hosting its annual Harvest Your Energy Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 12pm to 3pm at Riverbend Park. There will be food trucks, live music, and activities for kids. Plus if you have any unwanted electronics, like computer monitors, printers, amplifiers and more, you can safely recycle them for a small fee. Visit medfordenergy.org for more information.

Finally, save the date for a few Halloween events happening in the City. Pumpkin carving, hosted by Medford Recreation is Thursday, October 26 from 5-7, register at medfordma.myrec.com. Business trick or treating in the Squares hosted by the Medford Chamber of Commerce is Friday, October 27 from 3pm-5pm, and the City is hosting its third annual Pumpkin Float and Lantern Walk at Wright’s Pond on Saturday, October 28 from 6pm to 8:30pm. 

Have a great day!

Hello,  
This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important reminder about upcoming events including Oktoberfest, Tufts Community Day, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Disability Fair, Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day and the Harvest Your Energy Festival. 

The Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 30 on Riverside Avenue in Medford Square from 1pm - 5pm. The event will include live music and other entertainment including a beer garden, food, games and local vendors. Hope to see you there! 

Then on Sunday, October 1, Tufts University is holding its Tufts Community Day event on the academic quad from 11am to 2pm. There will be live performances, children’s activities, plus free food and drinks. Always a great event so please stop by.
 
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and we’re celebrating with a big event on Sunday, October 1 at the Andrews Middle School from 3pm to 6pm hosted by our Office of Prevention and Outreach. There will be authentic food, plenty of drinks and wonderful entertainment. Plus our Spanish speaking community liaison and Medford Connector will be on hand to chat with residents about the work they do! 

The Commission for Persons with Disabilities is holding its disABILITY Fair on Saturday, October 7 from 10am to 2pm at the Brooks Elementary School. There will be guest speakers, a mobile COVID vaccine and booster shot clinic plus over 15 exhibitors on site. Please stop by if you can for this great event.  

We’re honoring our history by celebrating Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day on Saturday, October 14 at the Salem Street Burial Ground from 10am-12:30pm. There will be a special appearance by George Washington who will ride in on a horse! Hope to see you there! 

And finally, our office of Planning, Development and Sustainability is hosting its annual Harvest Your Energy Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 12pm to 3pm at Riverbend Park. This is an amazing event that promotes green, sustainable fun! There will be food trucks, live music, and activities for kids. Plus if you have any unwanted electronics, like computer monitors, printers, amplifiers and more, you can safely recycle them for a small fee. There will also be paper shredding available. Visit medfordenergy.org for more information. 

Thank you and have a great rest of your week! 

Hello, 

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important reminders ahead of the potentially rough weather tomorrow.

With high wind gusts and rain forecasted for Saturday, the Paint Shed event, has been cancelled. So, again there is no paint shed event tomorrow.

The next Paint Shed day will be on Saturday, October 14 from 9am to noon at the DPW yard at 21 James Street. 

As a reminder, if you encounter any downed branches or tree limbs because of the storm, be sure to contact our Department of Public Works at 781-393-2402 or 781-393-2445 and crews will come out to fix issues ASAP.

For issues that are not time sensitive, please log them on our SeeClickFix platform and they will be worked through during regular business hours. Visit medfordma.org/seeclickfix.

Thank you and stay safe this weekend!

Hello,  
This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important info on how to beat the heat, our election schedule, fishing derby at Wrights Pond, Hickey Park Ribbon Cutting and my Mobile Office Hours.  

With this heatwave lingering, the City has cooling centers available at the Council on Aging, Public Library and Medford Police Department Community Room. For hours of operations visit medfordma.org/heat.
 
As a reminder, the candidate threshold to produce a primary election was not met during the filing period and therefore there will not be a primary held in Medford next week. The general election for Mayor, City Council and school committee will be on Tuesday, November 7. More info can be found at medfordma.org/elections. 

The Medford Police Department and Recreation Department are partnering with Wegmans and DICK’S Sporting Goods to host a junior fishing derby on Sunday, September 10th at Wright's Pond. This is a FREE event open to children ages 4-17. Please pre-register by heading over to medfordma.myrec.com and clicking on the programs link. 

There have been a ton of park renovation projects underway and completed this summer. We’ll be officially cutting the ribbon on the latest one, a full tennis and basketball court reconstruction at Hickey Park on Wednesday, September 13 at 3pm. Following the ribbon cutting, we’ll be holding a knockout tournament with myself and city staff. Hope to see you there! 

And lastly, please join me for a scoop of ice cream and a chat during my mobile office hour event at CB Scoops on Thursday, September 14 from 3pm-4pm. Have a question, suggestion or concern? I want to hear about them so please stop by if you can! 

Have a great rest of the week!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a few important updates about the next paint shed day, flu shot clinics, and our charter study survey.

Please mark your calendars, the next paint shed day for Medford residents where you can safely dispose of up to five gallons of unwanted paint will be on September 16th from 9am to 12pm at the DPW Yard at 21 James Street. For more information about what types of paint will be accepted, visit medfordma.org/dpw.

As fall approaches, the City is hosting flu shot clinics this year at the Senior Center. The clinics will be on October 4 and 20, stay tuned for more information on time and registration details.

Reminder to take our Charter Study Committee Survey by December 1 to make your voice heard and help shape our local government. The city charter is the city’s governing document and hasn’t been updated in several decades. Find more information and the survey at medfordma.org/charterstudy.

Have a great long weekend!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a few important reminders about the next paint shed opportunity, composting and upcoming events around the City. 

Please mark your calendars, the next paint shed day will be on September 16th from 9am to 12pm at the DPW Yard at 21 James Street. For more information about what types of paint will be accepted, visit medfordma.org/dpw. 

The Medford Recreation Department concludes its summer outdoor movie series at Wright's Pond tomorrow, August 18th. The movie will begin at 8pm but come early for Pirate Day activities beginning at 7pm. There is no pond pass required for this event!

Our ribbon cutting for the new Morrison Park Playground has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd at 10am. The park upgrades include a sandbox, preschool centric play elements, and safety improvements. Hope to see you there!

Finally, save the date for Brazilian Flag Day on September 9th from 10am to 2pm at the Medford High School Gymnasium. Stay tuned for more details to come about this fun celebration!

If you haven’t already, please sign up for our Garbage to Garden weekly curbside composting pickup service! To learn more about the service and sign up, visit GarbageToGarden.org. 

Have a great rest of your week!

Hello, 

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a few important reminders and upcoming events around the City. 

Run Medford is quickly approaching on September 22nd and 23rd, but there’s still time to sign up as a participant or a volunteer! Register and find the route maps at runmedford.com. Streets on the route will be closed for a few hours on the morning of Saturday, September 23rd, so please note that there may be delays getting out of your street. 

Applications are open now until August 29th to take the 2023 Firefighters Examination. If you are interested in serving your community, visit mass.gov/CivilService for more information.  

The City is committed to using statewide opioid settlement funds to strengthen resources available to the community. Please take the Office of Prevention and Outreach survey at medfordma.org/HealthDepartment to help inform where funds are most needed. 

We’re having a ribbon cutting for the new Morrison Park Playground on Monday, August 7th at 10am. The park upgrades include a sandbox, preschool centric play elements, and safety improvements. Hope to see you there! 

Lastly, join us to install our next Poet Laureate, Vijaya Sundaram, at a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, August 8 at 4pm in the Council Chambers. There will be readings from Vijaya, the Inaugural Poet Laureate Terry E. Carter, and a winner of our MPS Poetry Contest.  

Have a great rest of the week!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important reminders on a few projects happening around Medford and upcoming events.

We’re breaking ground on a major renovation project at Gillis Park on Monday, July 24 at 9 am. Updates include reconstruction of the baseball field, new walking path and better accessibility to the park for our community. Hope to see you there!

Thank you for your patience as road work on many of our streets and sidewalks is underway. Please note that the work on Riverside Ave has been set back a few weeks due to the rain we have received. Work will begin in August.

For events, on Tuesday, August 1, the Medford Police Department is holding their annual National Night Out celebration at Hormel Stadium from 5pm to 8pm. There’s going to be a ton of fun activities, great food and games for the whole family. 

My mobile office hours are back! Come down to Colleen’s in Medford Square on Thursday, August 3 at 3pm to chat with me about our community, ask questions and offer some input. 

Mark your calendars for the next Family Concert hosted by the Medford Family Network on Tuesday, July 25 from 5-7pm at Wright’s Pond.

Last but not least, we are installing our next Poet Laureate, Vijaya Sundaram at a ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, August 8 at 4pm. There will be readings from Vijaya as well as our outgoing Poet Laureate Terry E. Carter. Please join us!

Have a great rest of the week!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a few important reminders on the Sumner Tunnel closing, the Police and Fire Department Blue and White flag football game, good news on our clothing recycling program and the return of summer movie nights.  

MassDOT is closing the Sumner Tunnel until August 31 to make needed repairs. With the closure of this roadway, you will likely experience traffic delays while driving in and around the area, so please make alternate plans if possible. For more info, visit medfordma.org. 

On Friday, July 14 at 5pm Head to Hormel Stadium for the annual Blue and White flag football game and watch our police and fire battle it out on the gridiron. It’s $5 per person and all proceeds go to the Medford Mustang Football program.  

Over the past three months, Medford residents have recycled over 2,600 pounds of clothing and textiles! To take part and Learn more at helpsy.co

Summer Movie nights are back through Medford Recreation. Come down to the Condon Shell on Friday, July 7,  Tufts Park on July 21 and wrights pond on August 18   7:30pm. Shows starts at 8:30 p.m. Visit medfordma.myrec.com  for more information. 

Have a great rest of the week!

This is the Medford Fire Department Chief John Freedman with some important information to help you stay safe this holiday weekend.
 
As we head into the Independence Day Holiday it is critical to your health and the health of those around you that you refrain from setting off fireworks in your neighborhood.  

All Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts. This includes sparklers, firecrackers, and cherry bombs. Fireworks pose great dangers to the public when not used correctly by professionals and can lead to damaging events. Risks include serious injury, property damage, explosions, and fires. 

The Fourth of July is a busy time for firefighters. We are supervising professional fireworks shows and responding to fires and medical emergencies. The week of July 4th is one of the busiest times of the year for fires. Firefighters, police officers, and medical professionals ask you to help us. Leave fireworks to the professionals. 

So please be safe this holiday weekend and celebrate our country’s independence responsibly. 

Thank you.

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a reminder about upcoming events, including the City’s Pride Festival on Sunday AND ITS LOCATION CHANGE, National Night Out,  the weekly farmers Market, and summer concerts.

On Sunday, June 25, The City and our Pride Planning Committee are hosting our Second Annual Pride festival 4 p.m. - 8pm. Please note that we have changed the location due to the weather forecast. The festival will be at the Medford Senior Center at 101 Riverside ave.

 Visit medfordma.org/events for a list of all of our remaining events.

Please save the date for the Medford Police Department’s National Night Out Event on August 1 at Hormel Stadium. This free event is a night of family fun where we can all join to help support and engage with our police officers.

The Medford Farmer’s Market is open for business, and you can shop a ton of local vendors every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm at the Condon Shell from now until October.

The First Condon Shell concert is on June 29th at 6:30pm. You can visit medfordma.myrec.com for more information.

Please note that the last Riverside Plaza Concert is this Friday June 23rd at 6:30pm.

And lastly, we have three open positions on our Charter Study Committee. If you want to be a part of updating and revising the City’s governing document, please consider applying but remember this is a big commitment so make sure it’s something you have the time for. Apply at medfordma.org/charter.

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with important reminders about the opening of the Medford Farmer’s Market today, a Charter Study Commission meeting tonight, an upcoming Paint Shed day, and upcoming events.

Today at 4pm I’ll be cutting the ribbon to officially open the Medford Farmer’s Market at Condon Shell. The market runs every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm at the Shell until October 12. There are a ton of great vendors and goodies, hope to see you all there!

Also, a reminder that tonight the Charter Study Committee will be holding a public info meeting in the Howard Alden Memorial Chambers and via zoom from 7pm to 8:30 pm to talk about the review process and to seek input from the community on potential changes they’d like to see to our governing document. More info is available at medfordma.org/events.

If you’re a Medford resident and looking to get rid of any latex or oil-based paint, you can dispose of up to 5 gallons at our next Paint Shed event this Saturday, June 10 at the DPW Yard at 21 James Street from 9 a.m. to noon. Proof of residency such as a license is required. 

Also, we’re celebrating Juneteenth at City Hall on Thursday, June 15 from 3pm to 5pm by raising the Juneteenth flag with the West Medford Community Center. Wonderful guest speakers will be on hand as well as entertainment, to discuss the importance of this holiday. Hope to see you there!

We’re also continuing our celebration of Pride Month by Sweatin’ Through the Decades with the help of Reimagym on Thursday, June 16 at 6 pm at City Hall. This Pride inspired free aerobics class will help you get active while also celebrating the month!

And lastly the annual Circle the Square event hosted by Cache in Medford is Saturday, June 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a great festival with amazing food and entertainment. Visit cacheinmedford.org for more information.

Have a great rest of the week!

Hello,  

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important info on a few upcoming events including our Memorial Day Service, Pride Flag Raising and a Charter Study Public Information Session, as well as a reminder about covering your trash cans and leashing your dog. 

Our annual Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday, May 29 at 10 am at Oak Grove Cemetery. I hope you can make it as we honor the service members we've lost while protecting our freedom.  

On Thursday, June 1, we’re kicking off Pride month by raising the Pride Flag at City Hall at 4pm. There will be guest speakers and a wonderful program of events all month long, so be sure to check those out. Info can be found at medfordma.org/events. 

June 8 is the Charter Study Committee's Public Information and Listening Session at City Hall, and on zoom, at 7 pm. Members of the committee will be on hand to answer questions, engage with residents and gather feedback on how we can best shape Medford's outdated Charter. Visit medfordma.org/events for zoom info! 

Some brief reminders as we head closer to summer. It’s important to remember to cover your trash cans to help keep out any unwanted critters and keep food sources contained.  

And lastly, please remember to keep your dog on a leash while enjoying our parks and open spaces. We want everyone to be safe and happy when out and about so please keep your pup leashed. You of course can use our dog park at Riverbend Park for some off-leash fun.  

Thanks and have a great holiday weekend!

Hello,  
This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a paints shed and events update including Porchfest. 
 
If you have any latex or oil-based paints that you’re looking to get rid of, come down to the DPW Yard at 21 James Street on Saturday, May 20 from 9am to noon for our next Paint Shed program. There are a few details and restrictions on paints, so visit medordma.org for more info.
 
This Saturday, May 13 we have two great events that you can attend. First is the Mayor’s Cup Regatta, hosted by the Medford Rowing Team, at the Tufts Boat House Rivers Edge. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. and wraps up around 1pm. There’s going to be several teams competing from all around our area, so please stop by to cheer our Medford rowers on! 

Then later in the afternoon that day, on Saturday, May 13, we’ll be celebrating Haitian Flag Day with the Haitian Community Task Force at the Andrews School from 3pm to 6pm. This wonderful program includes guest speakers, great food and fun for the whole family. 
 
Lastly, I’m so excited to announce that Porchfest is coming to Medford! On Saturday, June 3 we’ll have bands playing porches and front yards all throughout the City. If you’re interested in playing, or hosting a band, please sign up at medford.porchfest.info. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 21. Thank you to our partners at the Medford Arts Council and the local volunteers for helping organizing this incredible event. 
Have a great rest of the week!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with another reminder about signing up for street sweeping alerts and updates on upcoming events.

With Spring upon us, that means that we’re in street sweeping season. If you’re receiving this call, then you’re already signed up for alerts, but for those in your life that aren’t, please help us spread the word and let your neighbors, friends and family know that they can get on our alerts list, by heading to medfordma.org/alerts. We send out calls, texts and emails to each street sweeping zone the day before. For more info on street sweeping, visit medfordma.org/street-sweeping.

If the weather holds out, please join us this Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 pm as we cut the ribbon on the Labyrinth at Riverbend Park. This new art installation is located adjacent to the Andrews Middle School. 

Also this Saturday, we’ll be celebrating Arabic American Heritage Month at Brooks Elementary School from 3pm to 6pm. The Medford Health Department, Office of Prevention and Outreach and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have crafted a wonderful program filled with amazing speakers, food and dances.

Friday May 5th  at 7pm is the Medford Community Chorale’s free concert at MHS’s theatre and the theme is Salute to our Armed Forces.

And please save the date on Saturday, May 13 as we join with the Haitian Community Taskforce to raise the Haitian Flag and celebrate Haitian culture at the Andrews Middle School from 3pm to 6pm. There will be guest speakers, great food, and great entertainment!

Have a great rest of the week!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with important information on the week's upcoming events, which include the electronics recycling fundraiser, Welcome Committee meet and greet, Krystle Campbell softball tournament, citywide clean up, and Medford Police Community Inclusion Day.

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, is the electronics recycling fundraiser behind the McGlynn Middle School from 10am to 1pm to support the McGlynn Middle School and The Andrews Middle School PTOs. As you do your spring cleaning, please join to support a great cause! 

New to Medford? Then please join us at City Hall on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for a new residents’ meet and greet with the Welcome Committee and myself!

Next weekend, April 15th and 16th, is the Krystle Campbell Softball Tournament at Columbus Park. Come cheer on our MHS Softball team as they kick off the weekend at 10am against Arlington Catholic. 

Also on the 15th is our citywide clean up from 10am to 1pm! It’s still not too late to sign up as a volunteer; we have 17 locations and over 350 volunteers. Amazing! Visit medfordma.org/events for the link!

Finally, join the Medford Police Department on the 16th for Community Inclusion Day from 11am to 1pm at the police headquarters. This is a sensory-friendly inclusion day, including tours and touch-a-truck activities. 

Thank you and have a happy holiday weekend.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with info on upcoming public meetings on the Medford Square redevelopment, as well as reminders about our Hazardous Waste Disposal, City-wide Clean up and Patriot’s Day events.

As part of our effort to engage and inform the public about development options for Medford Square, we will be holding two public forums on Thursday, March 30. The first is in-person at the Council on Aging from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The second meeting is virtual via zoom from 6pm to 7:30pm. You can register for the zoom meeting by going to medfordma.org/events.

The City is holding a Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on Saturday, April 8 from 9am to 1pm at the DPW Yard at 21 James Street. At the event, people will be able to safely dispose of common household hazardous items, such as oil-based paints, lawn/garden chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and more for a fee. Registration is required. To sign up, visit medfordma.org or call the DPW office at (781) 393-2417.

As we head into Spring, we’re holding our City-wide Cleanup event on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 1pm. We’re looking for ambassadors to lead efforts in various locations and volunteers to help. If you’re interested, visit medfordma.org/citywide-cleanup for more info and to sign up.

Springtime also means that Patriot’s Day is coming up. Please join us as we celebrate this holiday on April 17. We’ll begin at 10 am at the Salem St. Burial Ground for a ceremony and then we’ll head over to Medford Square to welcome Paul Revere as he rides into the Square on his horse.

Hope to see you there!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with information on our Hazardous Waste Event, tree stump removals and road repairs, my city wide cleanup and our Patriots Day Celebration.

The City is holding a Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on Saturday, April 8 from 9am to 1pm at the DPW Yard at 21 James Street. At the event, people will be able to safely dispose of common household hazardous items, such as oil-based paints, lawn/garden chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and more for a small fee by check only. To sign up, visit bit.ly/HazMat02155 or call the DPW office at (781) 393-2417.

With the Spring season here, that means that construction season is starting. You’ll be seeing a great deal of work happening on our streets. We are targeted about 160 tree stumps that need to be removed. The city is also working on our sidewalks and finishing up crack sealing of the 94 streets outlined in our street assessment.

Also, If you’re still in the spring-cleaning mood, please volunteer to help clean up Medford during my City-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 1pm. We’re looking for ambassadors to help lead cleanup efforts in several areas, as well as volunteers, so please sign up by clicking here.

Then on April 17, the City will be holding its annual Patriot’s Day celebration beginning at 10am at the Salem St. Burial Ground then heading over to Medford Square to welcome Paul Revere as he rides through on his horse.

Hope you can join us.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with important information on one upcoming meeting and several upcoming events.

First, please join us this Wednesday, March 8 at 6 pm on zoom for a public info meeting on our ARPA nonprofit subrecipient program. We’ll be awarding funding to area nonprofits that have been affected by the pandemic, so please tune in! Zoom info is available at medfordma.org. Read more about the program here.

The Medford Family Network is holding their annual Clothing and Book Swap Day on Sunday, March 12 from 1-4pm at Temple Shalom. They’re looking for donations of children’s clothing, shoes and books, so if you can spare anything, please consider donating. Register here.

Spring is almost here which means that we’re gearing up for the Bunny and our Easter Egg at Wright’s Pond on Saturday, April 1. The bunny will be there to take pictures from 11am to 12:30pm and the egg hunt will be from 11am to 12:45pm. Register for this great eventat medfordma.org.

Lastly, please join me and so many wonderful volunteers for my community wide cleanup on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 1pm at several locations throughout Medford. We’re looking for people to register to volunteer and also to be area ambassadors, who will lead cleanup efforts in a location in the community. Last year we had 18 locations with ambassadors, over 150 volunteers and collected over 4 tons of trash! Sign up to help this year at medfordma.org.
 
Thank you and have a great week!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with important information on trash and recycling pickup next week, the City census, this year’s rain barrel program, the West Medford Community Center’s Black-owned business fair and a skating with the Mayor meet n greet.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President’s Day. That means that your garbage and recycling pick up will be pushed back one day next week.

The census has been hitting mailboxes and it’s important to review the information, make sure its correct and return it to City Hall. You can either mail it or drop it off. For drop off locations, visit medfordma.org/census.

I’m happy to announce that the City’s discounted rain barrel program is back for this year. Barrels are being offered at $84 for unpainted and $89 for painted. Orders must be submitted by April 30th at midnight and picked up at the distribution event on May 10th from 5pm-7pm at Medford High School.

Be sure to stop by the West Medford Community Center at 111 Arlington Street, this Saturday, the 18th, to shop for items from local black-owned stores at the Black Entrepreneurs Showcase and Sale from 12pm to 4pm.

And finally, please come down to LoConte Rink on Tuesday, February 21 at 11 a.m. to hit the ice with me! I’ll be there during public skate from 11am to 12pm, so lace up those skates and come say hi!

Have a wonderful rest of your week!

Hello, 

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important update on warming centers, as well as information on a few upcoming events to Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day with the Medford Family Network.

Our region is experiencing extreme cold temperatures today and tomorrow. To help prepare for the frigid weather, the City has set up warming centers at the following locations:

- Medford Police Department Community Room (100 Main St., Medford): Open 24/7

- Council on Aging (101 Riverside Ave., Medford): Open Fri 8:30a-4p

- Medford Public Library (111 High St., Medford): Open Fri, Sat 9a-6p

There are also additional warming centers open around Medford that offer meals and beds. All that info including tips on how to stay warm and keep you and your family safe during the cold can be found at medfordma.org/cold.

This month is Black History Month and we’re celebrating with a number of events throughout the City. The first event is tonight at 7pm at the West Medford Community Center.

Medford High School, the Human Rights Commission, Royall House and the West Medford Community Center will be holding events later on this month as well. All that info is available on our events page at medfordma.org/events. 

Lastly, the Friends of Medford Family Network are hosting its Valentine’s Family Fest on Saturday, February 11th from 4pm-6pm at the McGlynn School Cafeteria.

Hope you’re able to stay warm these next few days and attend a few of these wonderful events. Have a great weekend!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important reminder about parking during snow storms, how to get help shoveling your driveway and walkway, signing up for our newsletter, and an exciting announcement about the launch of our new City website.

If you were not able to catch my state of the city address on Wednesday, you can visit medfordma.org to watch it.

We’ve had a few minor snow events so far this winter and have yet to call a snow emergency. But the winter is still here, so in case we do so in the near future, here’s what you need to know. In the event of a snow emergency, you must park your car on the even side of the street since this winter began in an even year. Additionally, if we decide to call a snow emergency, we do so well enough in advance so you can prepare. We will send out a robo call, press release, and post on the City website and on social media.

Also, if you’re in need of help shoveling snow. Please visit medfordma.org/snow to see who is available in your area to help.

In addition to sending out alerts, we also communicate through a City newsletter, so I encourage you sign up for that as well. Visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/PEVmlvy to sign up.

And lastly, it is my pleasure to announce that after many months of hard work by our team at City Hall, we will be launching our newly designed website this Monday, January 30. The new site is much more user friendly, it improves functionality and accessibility, allows us to communicate and engage in a more dynamic way, and is also translated into 4 languages. I hope you check out the new design on Monday!

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with invites and reminders to a few upcoming events.

This Sunday, January 15, Tufts University is hosting the Tufts Classic between the Medford Mustangs and Somerville High School at Cousens Gym. The girls basketball team tips off at 12 pm, and the boys at 1:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Tufts will also be collecting food to donate to Mystic Community Market, so please bring a few items if possible. Hope you can make it to cheer on our teams!

This Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’ll be at the West Medford Community Center event, along with our Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Frances Nwajei to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. The program, put on by the West Medford Community Center, in partnership with the City and the Royall House, is from 11am to 1pm. Seating is limited, so please register in advance here.

And on Wednesday, January 25 at 6pm I will be delivering my State of the City address at the City Hall Council Chambers. You are welcome to attend in person, or if you’d rather watch at home, the event will be aired live on Medford Community Media and streamed on zoom.

Thank you and have a great rest of the week.

Hello, 
 

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important update regarding Christmas tree pickups, free at home COVID-19 tests, upcoming vaccine clinics, and an upcoming one-day closure to the Green line. 
 

I first want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a safe and fun holiday season. 
 

Now as we enter the new year, I want to remind you that Christmas trees will be picked up beginning next week, the week of January 9th, on your regular trash pickup day. Please make sure your tree is ready to go and all decorations and lights have been removed. 
 

With all the gatherings with families and friends these past few weeks, I also want to remind you that the City has free at-home COVID-19 test kits available at the following locations: 

• The West Medford Community Center - 111 Arlington Street
• Mystic Community Market - 291 Mystic Avenue
• Council on Aging - 101 Riverside Avenue
• Medford Public Library - 111 High Street
• Medford Housing Authority - 121 Riverside Avenue
• City Hall - 85 George P. Hassett Drive

Each kit consists of two tests and there is a limit of two kits per person. If you need help acquiring a kit, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644. 
 

The City is currently finalizing plans to hold additional COVID clinics in the community to expand vaccine equity and access. We’ll have more detailed info on that soon, but in the meantime if you are currently looking to be vaccinated, please reach out to your primary care provider, or visit vaxfinder.mass.gov/. If you are unable to leave your house for any reason and need an in-home vaccine, please call 833-983-0485 or visit mass.gov/vaccinesathome or more details.  
 

Some important info for T riders. The Medford Branch of the Green Line will be closed this Sunday, January 8 as crews do water line work. There will be shuttle buses available to accommodate riders during the day. For more info visit mbta.com/green. 

Thank you and have a great day. 

Hello,  

This is the City of Medford with important information regarding your upcoming garbage and Christmas Tree pick-up. 

There will be no delay or changes to trash pickup the week of December 26 or the week of January 2. Waste Management will make its normal pickups through the end of the year.  

Also, if you are disposing of a Christmas Tree, those will be collected the week of January 9th. If you have any questions, please contact our Department of Public Works at 781-393-2417. 

Thank you and happy holidays!

Hello,

This is the City of Medford with an important parking permit reminder. 

If you live on a street with resident permit parking, you can purchase your annual parking permit for the 2023 calendar year, which started on December 1 and is ongoing through the new year. 

You can purchase online here, in person at the Parking Department office in City Hall, Room 110 or at the new kiosk in the parking department lobby. You will need to provide photo ID to prove your age as well as your vehicle registration to obtain a resident parking permit.

Resident Parking Permits are $10 but if you are 65 years of age or older your resident permit is free of charge. 

Seniors are also eligible for a yearly city-wide municipal and meter parking permit allowing for parking at metered spots, as well as City-owned lots, without having to pay the meter. The cost for this permit is $25. These permits must also be renewed by January 1, 2023.

Please note that all visitor parking passes must be picked up in person. Each household is issued 2 visitor passes which are free for people who also have a parking permit. If you do not obtain a resident parking permit, visitor passes are $5 each with a limit of two per household. 

For more information about how to purchase a permit contact our parking department at (781) 393-2463 or visit medfordma.org/parking. If you have questions about why your street has been included in a resident permit program or need opt out information visit the traffic commission page at https://medfordma.org/boards/traffic-commission/. If you're unsure if your street is resident permit parking, check here.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important update regarding an upcoming vaccine clinic, free at home COVID-19 tests, and the Green Line Extension opening. 

The City will be holding the last COVID-19 Booster Shot and Flu Vaccine clinic of the year on Friday, December 16 at the Council on Aging at 101 Riverside Avenue from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Doses of Moderna for people ages 6 and up and Pfizer for people ages 12 and up will be available, in addition to doses of the flu shot for everyone ages 3 and up. Insurance is not required and if possible, please bring your vaccination card with you. You can register for the clinic by visiting Medfordma.org or by clicking here. If you need help registering, or have questions, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644. 

As we begin celebrating the holiday season with friends and family, I want to remind you that the City has free at-home COVID-19 test kits available at the following locations:

·       The West Medford Community Center - 111 Arlington St.

·       Mystic Community Market - 291 Mystic Ave.

·       Council on Aging - 101 Riverside Ave.

·       Medford Public Library - 111 High St.

·       Medford Housing Authority - 121 Riverside Ave.

·       City Hall - 85 George P. Hassett Drive

Each kit consists of two tests and there is a limit of two kits per person. If you need help acquiring a kit, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Lastly, after so many years of advocacy, meetings, and communication with the MBTA, the Green Line Extension stops at Medford/Tufts and Ball Square/South Medford are finally open to riders. This day would not have been possible without all of the activism, dedication and passionate work from our community advocates and working group members.

For info on train schedules and routes, visit mbta.com/green.

Thank you and have a great day.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important update on the Winter Extravaganza which is being moved to tomorrow night, the Jingle Bell Festival and an upcoming vaccine clinic.

Due to the forecast of rain today, the Winter Extravaganza has been postponed and will be rescheduled for tomorrow, December 1 at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Elsa, Anna and Olaf will be on hand, as well as a special guest from the North Pole. We also have several local vendors attending, so please come celebrate the season with us tomorrow.

The Jingle Bell Festival Kickoff is also postponed until tomorrow at 5 p.m. and people can purchase raffle tickets in person after the Lighting Ceremony. If you would like to purchase tickets to the Dinner on Saturday, December 3 at 5:30pm at Medford High School or the Festive Lunch on Sunday, December 4 at 12pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, call 781-250-9707.

Lastly, the City will be holding the next COVID-19 Booster Shot and Flu Vaccine clinic on Wednesday, December 7 at the Medford High School Library from 3pm to 6pm. Doses of Moderna for people ages 6 and up and Pfizer for people ages 12 and up will be available, in addition to doses of the flu shot for everyone ages 3 and up. Insurance is not required and if possible, please bring your vaccination card with you. You can register for the clinic by visiting Medfordma.org or by clicking here. If you need help registering, or have questions, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Thank you and have a great day. See you tomorrow at 5pm. Elsa will be waiting to greet you right at 5pm!

Hello, 

This is the City of Medford with important information regarding purchasing parking permits for 2023 and a reminder about yard waste removal. 

The city has transitioned to annual parking permits that must be renewed by January 1, 2023. 

The Parking Department will begin issuing annual permits on December 1 which will be valid for the 2023 calendar year. If this is your first time purchasing a parking permit, it will be valid the remainder of 2022 and the entirety of 2023. 

Permits are available for purchase on December 1st or after, either online at medfordma.org/parking or in person at the Parking Department Office, located at City Hall in Room 110. Permits cost $10 for the year, and are free for anyone over 65.

Also please note that all visitor passes must be picked up in person. Each household is issued 2 visitor passes which are free for people who also have a parking permit or are over 65. If you do not have a parking permit, visitor passes are $5 each. 

For more information contact our parking department at (781) 393-2501 or visit medfordma.org/parking.

Also, this is the last week for yard waste removal. Leaves and yard waste must be in paper bags or open barrels only and will be collected on your regular trash pickup day. For more info, call the Department of Public Works at 781-393-2417.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with info on an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic, a reminder about the upcoming Community Chorale Concert, and a Thanksgiving Holiday greeting as well as a reminder to shop local.

Our Board of Health is finalizing details on two COVID-19 vaccine clinics in mid-December, one at Medford High School for students and families, and another at the Council on Aging for the public. We will send out additional information when those clinics are confirmed. In the meantime, if you’d like to get vaccinated, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov.

Also, the Medford Community Chorale is holding their Winter Concert on December 2 at 7pm at the Caron Theatre at Medford High School. This is a great event that the whole family can enjoy, so if you’re interested in going, visit medfordcommunitychorale.org for tickets and info. Transportation will be provided to and from the Senior Center for those who need it.

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I’d like to express how thankful I am for everything our community has done these past few years. We’ve been enduring quite a lot but the kindness, gratitude and welcoming nature of Medford has really shown through and made everyone’s experiences here special. So for that, I thank you.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to urge you to shop local this holiday season. We have so many great small businesses here in Medford and with Small Business Saturday coming up on November 26, it’s a great time to explore our squares and support these shops.

Thank you and have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an update about a public meeting about a new dorm at Tufts University, a reminder about our Winter Preparedness event, a COVID-19 and Flu Shot Clinic, our indoors Farmer’s Market and the Winter Extravaganza.

Tufts University is looking to build a new dorm facility at 401 Boston Avenue in Medford and I have asked them to hold a public meeting to inform the public of their plans and get feedback. That meeting will take place on Thursday, December 1 at 6 pm via zoom. Info on the meeting, including zoom information is available on our calendar events page, at Medfordma.org or click here.

Our team at the Office of Prevention and Outreach is holding a Winter Preparedness Event on Monday, November 21 from 5 to 8pm at the City Hall Council Chambers. The team of multicultural and multilingual community liaisons will be on hand to bring you information and services to help you prepare for winter.

In addition to learning valuable information about safety during the winter months, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 Booster Shot, Flu Shot or both at the popup clinic held by our Board of Health at this event. Both shots are free, and the COVID booster is available for anyone over the age of 6, and the flu shot is for anyone over the age of 4. You can register for the clinic by visiting Medfordma.org or by clicking here.

This Sunday, November 20 is our indoors Farmer’s Market at Medford City Hall from 12pm to 4pm.

I also want to officially announce that we have confirmed a few special guests for our Winter Extravaganza on November 30 at 5pm at City Hall. I can now say that we’ll be treated to a special appearance by Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen, who will be on hand to greet people and take photos. Be sure to come to City Hall right at 5pm to see them arrive. For more info on this event, visit our calendar events page at medfordma.org.

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important news about upcoming vaccine clinics, MBTA Bus Network meeting, and our American Rescue Plan community meeting tonight at 6pm.

First, I am happy to report that our team at the Board of Health vaccinated nearly 500 people at Tufts University this past week as part of our public health collaborative with Arlington and Somerville. Demand for the latest COVID-19 booster shot is growing so we’re working to set up additional clinics at the Council on Aging and at our Schools in the coming weeks and will send an update on that soon.

Also, after receiving an overwhelming response and with some people not able to join, the MBTA is holding an additional meeting to discuss changes to its bus network on Monday, November 14 at 6pm via zoom. The MBTA’s first proposal included significant changes to routes in our City. The T has since updated that plan. You can find the revised proposal at mbta.com/BNRD. Zoom info for the meeting is available on our calendar page at https://medfordma.org/mayor2/city-events/.

Then on Thursday, November 17 at 9am, the MBTA Board of Directors will be voting to approve, delay or deny the Bus Network proposal. For more info on the meeting, and to submit comments to the Board, click on the calendar events link at https://medfordma.org/mayor2/city-events/.

And finally, tonight from 6 to 7pm is our American Rescue Plan virtual community meeting. Tune in for a presentation on the City’s strategy for the remaining federal funds we’ve received, as well as an overview of the current projects underway. There will also be a question-and-answer session following the presentation. Zoom info is available at medfordma.org or by clicking here.

Thank you.

Hello, 

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a reminder about the MBTA Better Bus meeting this evening and a Covid vaccine clinic on Saturday. 

First, the MBTA is holding a virtual public meeting tonight at 6pm to discuss revised plans for its bus network redesign. Various routes in Medford are affected by this revised plan, some are positive changes for our residents based on the feedback the City and residents submitted, but the redesign still negatively affects some of our routes.

For more information on the proposed plans and to register for the zoom meeting visit medfordma.org. If you’d like to submit comments to the MBTA regarding these changes, email the Better Bus Project team at BetterBusProject@mbta.com.

Also, this coming Saturday, November 5th, The Medford Health Department, as part of their Public Health Collaborative with Arlington and Somerville will be hosting a COVID-19 Booster Shot clinic at the Gantcher Center at 161 College Avenue from 9am to 12pm. Doses of Moderna will be available for people ages 18 and up, and Pfizer for those ages 12 and up. There are only a few spots left so be sure to register as quickly as possible.

Please remember to bring your vaccination card with you. Register for the clinic at medfordma.org or by clicking here. If you need help registering, or have any questions, call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Thank you. 

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a COVID-19, events and early voting update.

There are still spots left for the COVID-19 Booster Shot clinic at the Tufts Gantcher Center on Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 12pm. Doses of Moderna will be available for people ages 18 and up, and Pfizer for those ages 12 and up.

Please remember bring your vaccination card with you. Register for the clinic at medfordma.org, or click here. If you need help registering, or have any questions, call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

We have two big Halloween events this weekend. 

First is the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Trick or Treat in the Squares, which is today from 3pm-5pm in Medford Square, Haines Square, South Medford and West Medford Square. Bring your kids down and enjoy a great time in our squares.

Then tomorrow, Saturday, October 29th, my office is teaming with Medford Recreation to hold a Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond from 6:30pm to 9pm. We also have a great new addition to the wonderful food, entertainment and pumpkin carving contest—Medford Brewing will be at the event and holding a Beer Garden with craft beers and specialty ciders.

Also tomorrow, the Board of Health and the Medford Police Department are teaming up to hold a Drug Takeback event in the City Hall parking lot and at Wegmans on Mystic Valley Parkway from 10am to 2pm. Residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal. For more info, visit medfordma.org.

And finally, Early Voting is underway at City Hall. If you’d like to cast your ballot early, polls are open at the City Hall Council Chambers every day, including this Saturday and Sunday, until Friday, November 4. You can check times at medfordma.org, or click here.

Hope you have a great Halloween weekend!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a COVID-19, early voting and events update.

The Medford, Somerville and Arlington Public Health Collaborative is holding a COVID-19 booster shot clinic at the Tufts Gantcher Center on Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 12pm.

There will be doses of Moderna available for people ages 18 and up, and Pfizer for those ages 12 and up. Please bring your vaccination card with you. Register for the clinic at medfordma.org or by clicking the link. If you need help registering, or have any questions, call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Please be aware that early voting start tomorrow Saturday October 22 from 8:30-2:30pm at Medford City Hall Council Chambers. For a full list of date and hours please visit our website at medfordma.org or https://medfordma.org/departments/voter-registration/.

Halloween is just around the corner and we have two great events happening. Bring your kids down to Medford Square, Haines Square, South Medford and West Medford Square on Friday, October 28 from 3pm to 5pm, for the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Trick or Treat in the Squares.

And on Saturday, October 29th, my office is teaming with Medford Recreation to hold a Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond from 6:30pm to 9pm. We also have a great new addition to the wonderful food, entertainment and pumpkin carving contest—Medford Brewing will be at the event and holding a Beer Garden with craft beers and specialty ciders.

Hope to see you there!

Hello, 

This is the City of Medford with information about the upcoming general election and a reminder about the Harvest Your Energy Festival tomorrow.

The Harvest Your Energy Festival is tomorrow, Saturday October 15 from 12pm to 3pm at Riverbend Park. There will live music, activities for kids and vendors on site to talk about sustainable energy options.

Also, Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, however there several ways you can vote beginning next week. 

Early Voting

Early Voting will be held at City Hall beginning on October 22. The schedule is as follows:



 
By Mail

If you requested a mail-in ballot, you can return your completed ballot packet by mail OR by dropping it off at our secure ballot drop box outside of the east entrance of City Hall. The deadline to return ballots to City Hall is Tuesday, November 8th, by 8:00 p.m. 

Election Day

On Tuesday, November 8th, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are not sure of your polling place, you can visit www.medfordma.org to look up your polling place, or the secretary of state’s office website here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote. 

If you have any questions about voting, please visit www.medfordma.org or call the Elections Office at 781-393-2491.

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important update on the City’s fixed energy rate program, an upcoming flu shot clinic as well as a reminder on a few upcoming events.

First, I’m happy to announce that we have renewed our Community Electricity Aggregation contract which sets a fixed default electricity cost of 15.348 cents per kilowatt hour for the electrical supply from this December until December 2024, which comes to about half the rate that was proposed by National Grid. Current participants in the program will automatically receive the new price.

To learn more about this program and enroll if haven’t already, visit medfordma.org or medfordcea.com/enroll.

With the weather quickly changing, we’re also preparing for the upcoming flu season. The Board of Health will be holding a free flu shot clinic for everyone ages 3 and up on October 6th from 3pm-7pm at the Medford Farmer’s Market. Staff will have doses of the standard vaccine, the Flubock vaccine for ages 18 and up, and high dose for seniors 65 and up. Visit medfordma.org to register or click here.

If you need help registering or require additional assistance, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Saturday October 1 will be a busy day in Medford. It kicks off with Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day beginning at 10am at the Salem Street Burying Ground. You’ll learn about our City’s history as we honor our local historians, including Lydia Maria Child.

Then at 1pm, the Medford Chamber of Commerce is hosting Oktoberfest in Medford Square. There will be live music, a beer garden, great food and activities. 

We will keep you posted if the weather requires us to make any changes.

Hope to see everyone on Saturday!

Hello,

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a MBTA, COVID-19 and events update.

After a month long shut down for repairs and renovations, the MBTA has announced that infrastructure and improvement work has been completed and the Orange Line is back up and running as of this morning. You can read more about the work to the tracks, signals and stations at mbta.com/bbt2022.

Also, now with the approval of booster shots for everyone ages 12 and up, the City’s Board of Health is holding a Bivalent Omicron Booster Shot clinic on Wednesday, September 28 at the Council on Aging from 3pm to 6pm. Walk-ins are welcome in the first hour but registration is strongly preferred. Visit medfordma.org to register or click here, and also please note that there may be wait times as volunteer staff will be onsite to pre-register walk-ins. It is also recommended that you bring your vaccine card with you. To be eligible for a booster shot, you must have completed a primary series of the vaccine and have not received a booster in the past two months. For more info on booster shots, click here. 

If you need help registering, or have any questions, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

We have a few great events coming up as well. This Saturday, September 24 is the Mystic River Celebration at the Condon Shell from 12pm to 4pm. There will be live music, local art and great food!

And on Saturday, October 1, we are hosting the second annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton ceremony to honor our female historians at 11:45am at the Salem Street Burial Ground followed by Oktoberfest on Riverside Avenue hosted by the Medford Chamber of Commerce in Medford Square from 1pm to 5pm. This is such a great event with amazing food, live music, games for the whole family and wonderful local vendors.

Hope to see you there!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with some important information about the Run Medford event and an upcoming COVID-19 Booster Shot clinic.

Now with the CDC officially recommending Booster Shots for people ages 12 and up, our team at the Board of Health is in the process of securing additional doses of the vaccine and will be holding a clinic in the coming weeks. When we have the date and location finalized, we will send out additional information. In the meantime, if you’d like to receive a booster, or any shot in the vaccine series, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov.

Looking ahead to this weekend, the inaugural Run Medford event is this Sunday, September 18, with festivities kicking off at 11a.m. at City Hall. Led by Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray, the event features a 5K, 8K, adaptive mile, a high school mile, kids fun run and the Mayor’s Celebrity Mile.

Please be advised that there will be a few road closures during the race times, stretching from City Hall Mall, down High Street, around Lawrence Road and down Governor’s Avenue and Forrest Street, so please plan accordingly.

We will be sending out another robo call to the affected areas later this week. For more information and to register for a race, as well as view the race map and a list of road closures, visit runmedford.com.

Thank you and I hope to see you there!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a reminder about early voting and an update for MBTA commuters.

The City Hall Council Chambers will be holding early voting ahead of the September 6^th primary election beginning this Saturday, August 27 and lasting until Friday, September 2.

The dates and times are as follows:

Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The last day to register to vote in the primary is this Saturday and the last day to request a mail ballot is Monday, August 29. For more info on the primary, how to register and how to find your polling location, visit sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA.

Also, as you may be aware, the MBTA has announced that the Orange Line and portions of the Green Line have closed for a month with shuttle service now in place for commuters. The State has informed us that Medford will be receiving about 1,500 CharlieCards to distribute to residents. We expect that shipment to arrive in the coming days and will communicate out to the public where they will available.

Thank you.

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an important reminder about the upcoming Orange and Green Line closures, and a COVID-19 update.

In case you are not aware, the MBTA has announced that the Orange Line will completely shut down from Oak Grove station to Forest Hills station for 30 days beginning this Friday, August 19 at 9 p.m., to do construction and maintenance work, with a reopening date of Sunday, September 18. The Green Line will shut down for 28 days from Union Square to Government Center stations beginning Monday, August 22. Also, the MBTA has announced that the planned Green Line Extension stops in Medford, originally scheduled to begin operating this summer, will not open until late November.

State officials have said that these closures will have a huge impact on our community and lead to more congestion on our streets, fewer public transit options for our commuters and longer wait times at our stations. 

The MBTA is urging people to work from home if possible but for many however, that is not an option, so state officials are advising that residents devote additional time for their commute. To help assist with travel planning, the MBTA released a rider guide that outlines shuttle service pickup/drop off areas, T connection points and other alternate options. The guide is available on our website at medfordma.org, at MBTA.com or by clicking here. 

I know this will be a huge disruption for all of our residents and I am in constant communication with the MBTA, advocating for smart solutions like dedicated bus lanes and express bus service. I will continue to push for better alternatives and hope the MBTA understands just how major of an inconvenience this is for Medford and the surrounding cities.

I also want to remind you that in preparation for the upcoming school year, the City’s Board of Health is hosting a vaccine and booster shot clinic for people ages 5 and up on Wednesday, August 24 at the Council on Aging from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome from 3pm to 4pm but registration is preferred. Visit medfordma.org to register (or click here) and if you’re getting a booster shot or a second shot, please remember to bring your vaccination card with you.

Thank you.

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a COVID-19 update and a reminder about an upcoming event.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, the City is hosting a vaccine and booster shot clinic for all people ages 5 and up on Wednesday, August 24 at the Council on Aging from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome from 3pm to 4pm but registration is preferred.

Please visit medfordma.org to register, or click here, and if you’re getting a booster shot or a second shot, please remember to bring your vaccination card with you.

Also, a huge thank you to the Medford Police Department who have organized and planned National Night Out, which is tomorrow August 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hormel Stadium. There’s a ton of fun events for the whole family including face painting, games, touch a truck, an ice cream truck and a dunk tank. Many of our other city departments and partners will be present such the Medford Fire Department.

For more info, visit our calendar events page at medfordma.org.

We hope to see you there!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an update on the heatwave and COVID-19.

The City has cooling centers open this weekend for those who are looking for some relief from the weather. The Council on Aging is open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community room at the Medford Police station is open 24 hours a day on Saturday and Sunday. Each location is stocked with water and health safety information.

For more info on how to stay safe during a heatwave, visit medfordma.org.  

Also, Medford, like many cities and towns across the country, is seeing an increase in positive covid cases. We are currently sitting at 7.6 percent, an increase of over one percentage point from this time last month. While this is concerning, we have many more tools at our disposal to protect our community and reduce the more harmful effects of the virus.

We are planning to hold a vaccine and booster shot clinic in mid-August for everyone ages 12 and up. Details of the clinic, including the date, time and location are still being finalized and we will communicate those in the very near future. We are also working with the school department to set up clinics for students in the fall.

If you need an appointment now, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov.

Additionally, the City has secured 10,000 rapid test kits and has been distributing them at locations throughout the city, including:

·      The West Medford Community Center

·      Mystic Valley Market

·      Council on Aging

·      Medford Public Library

·      Medford Housing Authority

·      And City Hall

Each kit consists of two tests and there is a limit of two kits per person. If you need help acquiring a kit, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Have a great weekend!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a few summer updates.

First I’d like to invite everyone to come celebrate Clippership Day with us on Saturday, July 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a wonderful event that the Chamber puts on every year. Clippership Drive shuts down and vendors and activities line the Square for the afternoon.

With the summer getting underway and more people outside eating and drinking, it’s important to stay mindful of the environment and to pick up after yourselves. Food garbage attracts unwanted rodents and we have to all do our part to keep our community clean. Please also check outside of your home to make sure there are no water or food sources.

Lastly, I’d like to remind everyone that the City has secured 10 thousand COVID-19 Rapid Test kits for our low-income residents and are distributing them to the public at several locations throughout the community, including:

·      The West Medford Community Center

·      Mystic Valley Market

·      Council on Aging

·      Medford Public Library

·      Medford Housing Authority

·      And City Hall, Room 303

Each kit consists of two tests and there is a limit of two kits per person. If you need help acquiring a kit, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Have a great weekend!

This is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with updates on COVID-19 and an upcoming virtual public meeting for a project at 970 Fellsway.

The City has secured 10 thousand COVID-19 Rapid Test kits for our low income residents and will be distributing them starting tomorrow, at several locations throughout the community, including:

·      The West Medford Community Center

·      Mystic Valley Market

·      Council on Aging

·      Medford Public Library

·      Medford Housing Authority

·      And at the Board of Health office, room 311 at City Hall

There will be a limit of 2 test kits per person and each kit consists of two rapid tests. If you need help accessing these tests, please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644.

Also, developers, the Davis Companies, will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m. to discuss their proposal to construct a new 289-unit residential building at 970 Fellsway. Representatives from the company, along with the project architect, will be on hand to present the proposed plans for this building, gather input, alternate ideas and answer questions from the public.

For zoom meeting information, please visit our calendar events page, or click the link here.

With the holiday weekend approaching, I’d like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and safe Fourth of July! Have a great weekend!

Hello, this is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with an invitation to two upcoming meetings and a reminder about a COVID-19 booster shot clinic.

First, I want to invite all members of the Medford community to a virtual public forum on housing resources and available support. On Wednesday, June 22nd at 6pm the City is hosting a virtual public meeting to update Medford residents on all resources and programs that are available to you through the city as well as through our partner agencies in the region. This meeting will provide an overview from all agencies, and there will be time for you to ask questions. The meeting will be recorded and for anyone who is unable to attend, and we will do more outreach in the following weeks. We hope you can join us by accessing the link on the city calendar at Medfordma.org.

I also want to remind residents who live on private ways that we will be holding a virtual meeting tomorrow, June 15th, at 6pm to answer questions you may have about parking regulations on private ways. You can find additional information and private way parking regulations at www.medfordma.org/private-ways. 

Finally, I want to remind residents that we are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot clinic tomorrow, June 15th, from 2 to 6pm outside of City Hall. Walk-in appointments will be available between 2 and 4pm, but we strongly recommend making an appointment in advance by visiting https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/medford. 

Thank you.

Hello this is Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a COVID-19 and upcoming events update.

First, our Board of Health has organized another vaccine and booster shot clinic, with both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. The clinic will be held outside City Hall on Wednesday, June 15th, from 2 to 6pm. If you are interested in receiving a vaccine or a booster at the clinic, please register online at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/medford.

If you are unable to or prefer not to register, walk-ins will be accepted between 2 and 4pm.  The clinic is for anyone ages 12 and older. In case of rain, the clinic will be moved to Thursday, June 16th. Please bring your vaccine card so we can verify you qualify for a booster and we can update it with you most recent vaccine dose! Health insurance not required but welcomed. If you need help registering or need more information, call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644. For booster shot eligibility information visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-booster-frequently-asked-questions#eligibility-

As for upcoming events, the MBTA will be holding a virtual public meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to discuss potential changes to bus routes in Medford and surrounding cities. Register for the meeting zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdOysrj0vEt2jsVNRMd_7rZXnG-Bq4Rmu. For more info on the proposed routes, visit mbta.com.

And finally, the Farmer’s Market at the Condon Shell is now open for the season. Local vendors will set up shop every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until October 13. For more info visit medfordfarmersmarket.org.

Hope to see you there, and have a great day!

Hello, this Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn with a COVID-19 and spring events update.

Yesterday was the last weekly vaccine and booster shot clinics at City Hall for now. Over the past several weeks the staff at the Board of Health have given out hundreds of doses of the vaccine. As we work to secure more doses to set up more clinics, our team is still ready and available to help you register for a vaccine or booster shot at other clinics around the City. Please call our multilingual resource line at 781-475-5644 for help setting up an appointment. Or visit vaxfinder.mass.gov to schedule one yourself.

Now with the weather warming up, we’re getting ready to unveil our newly renovated basketball courts at Playstead Park and Barry Park. So please join us for a ribbon cutting and knockout tournament at Barry Park on Wednesday, May 11 at 4 p.m., and at Playstead Park on Wednesday, May 18 at 4 p.m.

In addition to the basketball courts, we’re also doing a major art project at LoConte Rink. I stopped by earlier this week to get a sneak peek at the progress of the new inclusive murals designed and painted by local artist Jamie Chan. I cannot wait for everyone to see the finished project.

We’re also in the process of planning our Memorial Day Ceremony for Monday, May 30. We’ll have more details for you soon but I hope you can make it and help us honor and remember our service members.

Thank you, and have a great weekend!