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April 29, 2026
Vol. I · No. 16 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
City Government

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Scheduled for Tonight

Regular municipal oversight session convenes at 6:00 PM to discuss city business before full council votes.

The City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM today at Medford City Hall. This is a regular committee meeting where city business is discussed and vetted before proceeding to full council votes.

Why it matters: Regular oversight of municipal operations and policy decisions that affect residents. These committee meetings are where detailed discussion of proposed policies and budgets takes place.

High School Building Committee Advances Design Process

The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee has narrowed design proposals from 29 options down to six finalists for further study. The committee is moving forward with detailed evaluation of these concepts, with a final preferred design expected to be selected in June. New vocational programs are potentially slated to launch as part of the modernization effort next year.

Climate Equity Council Convenes Tonight

The Climate Equity Council will meet at 6:30 PM today at Medford City Hall. The council focuses on environmental justice and sustainability initiatives across the city, working to ensure that climate solutions benefit all residents and neighborhoods equitably.

Around Town

Recurring · Every Week
Music
Deep Cuts — Live Music
Most nights

Medford's 240-cap live music room, brewery, and record store. Check deepcutsmedford.com for tonight's show.

21 Main St, Medford
Food & Drink
Great American Beer Hall — Trivia & Events
Weekly — see calendar

Medford's big multipurpose hall runs trivia nights, DJs, and line dancing twice monthly. Always something on.

142 Mystic Ave, Medford
Library
Medford Public Library Programs
Daily — 1,000+ events/year

Book clubs, cooking classes, live music, dance workshops, STEM for kids, and more. The city's most active community hub.

111 High St, Medford
Outdoors
Clippership Connector Path
Open daily

Paved riverside path connecting Medford to the Mystic River Greenway. Popular for running, walking, and cycling.

Riverside Ave, Medford

Today in Medford

6:00 PM
City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Medford City Hall

Regular City Council Committee meeting to discuss municipal business.

6:30 PM
Climate Equity Council Meeting
Medford City Hall

Meeting of the city's Climate Equity Council to address environmental sustainability initiatives.