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April 30, 2026
Vol. I · No. 17 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
Schools

Roberts Elementary Closed Due to Norovirus Outbreak

Over 130 students and staff affected; deep cleaning underway

Roberts Elementary School remains closed following a suspected norovirus outbreak that has affected more than 130 students and staff members. The school has undergone deep cleaning and officials are monitoring the situation closely to determine when it will be safe to reopen.

Parents are being kept updated on the status, and the district is working to minimize disruption to the academic calendar.

Why it matters: School closures impact families who must arrange childcare and disrupt educational continuity across the district during a critical time in the academic year.

Zoning & Development

Tufts/Boston Avenue Public Info Session

The city is hosting a public information session tonight at 6:00 PM at Medford Public Library to discuss zoning proposals affecting the Tufts/Boston Avenue area. Community input is being gathered as part of development planning for this important corridor.

Environmental Action

Climate Equity Council Convenes

The Climate Equity Council will meet at 6:30 PM tonight to discuss climate sustainability initiatives and environmental equity priorities for the city. The meeting is open to community members interested in Medford's green future.

Today in Medford

9:30 AM
Retirement Board Meeting

City Hall · City retirement board meeting to discuss pension and retirement matters for city employees.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Medford/Malden Transition Fair

Malden High School, 77 Salem St, Malden, MA · School transition fair for students preparing to move to middle school.

6:00 PM
Public Info Session: Tufts/Boston Ave Zoning Proposal

Medford Public Library, 111 High Street · Community input session on zoning proposals affecting the Tufts/Boston Avenue area.

6:30 PM
Climate Equity Council Meeting

City Hall · Council meeting to discuss climate sustainability and environmental equity initiatives.

6:30 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

City Hall · Zoning Board hearing on appeals and zoning matters.

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