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May 28, 2026
Vol. I · No. 45 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
City Government

Public Hearing on Proposed FY27 Water and Sewer Rates Scheduled for Today

The City of Medford is holding a public hearing today on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates, allowing residents and businesses to comment on changes before implementation.

The City of Medford is holding a public hearing today on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates. This meeting allows residents and businesses to comment on the proposed rate changes before implementation.

Why it matters: Water and sewer rate increases directly impact Medford households and businesses, making community input essential during the public hearing process.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Scheduled for Today

The Medford Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting today to review zoning matters and appeals. The meeting will address development and land use issues before the board.

Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Medford City Hall

Anheuser-Busch Plans Major Layoffs at Medford Facility

Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at its Medford facility. The layoffs represent a significant employment reduction for the local workforce.

Community Proposal

Medford Considering Generational Tobacco Ban

Medford is exploring the possibility of implementing a generational tobacco ban, following similar initiatives in other Massachusetts communities. The proposal would restrict tobacco sales to future generations.

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

6:30 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Medford City Hall

Regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to review zoning matters and development applications.