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May 14, 2026
Vol. I · No. 31 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
Public Safety

Medford to Conduct Biannual Alcohol Compliance Checks

City enforcement initiative aims to ensure responsible alcohol sales and prevent underage drinking

The City of Medford is conducting compliance checks to promote public health and safety. The initiative aims to ensure responsible alcohol sales and prevent underage drinking through proactive enforcement of alcohol regulations.

Why it matters: Proactive enforcement of alcohol regulations helps protect public health and ensures retailers follow the law.
City Government

City Releases Wayfinding Study Master Plan

Medford recently completed and released a comprehensive wayfinding study to improve navigation and signage throughout the city. The master plan is designed to help residents and visitors navigate Medford more easily by enhancing directional signage and pedestrian-friendly wayfinding systems across key city corridors and destinations.

Schools

MVTHS Program Advisory Committee Meeting Tonight

The Medford Vocational Technical High School Program Advisory Committee will hold its spring meeting from 6–8 p.m. at Medford High School. The committee oversees the vocational programs and provides guidance on curriculum and industry partnerships.

Today's Meetings
6:00 PM
Historic District Commission Meeting

City Hall — Review historic preservation matters and applications within city historic districts.

6:00 PM
City Council Planning and Permitting Committee Meeting

City Hall — Discuss planning, permitting, and zoning matters affecting the city.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MVTHS Program Advisory Committee Meeting

Medford High School — Vocational technical high school program advisory committee spring meeting.

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 Planning and Permitting Committee Meeting

City Hall

6:00 PM
Historic District Commission Meeting

City Hall

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MVTHS Program Advisory Committee Meeting

Medford High School