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May 9, 2026
Vol. I · No. 26 Community· Politics· Environment· Events Past Issues
Community Safety

City Conducting Biannual Alcohol Compliance Checks

Medford is cracking down on underage alcohol sales with new compliance checks aimed at promoting public health and safety throughout the community.

The City of Medford has launched its biannual compliance check initiative, targeting retail locations that sell alcohol. The program focuses on ensuring that local businesses adhere to state regulations and do not sell alcohol to minors.

These routine checks are conducted by city officials and help maintain community standards around responsible alcohol sales and service.

Why it matters

Compliance checks help protect minors and ensure local businesses follow state regulations, creating a safer community for young people.

Medford Releases Wayfinding Study Master Plan

The City of Medford has released a comprehensive wayfinding study that aims to improve navigation and signage throughout the city. The master plan addresses how residents and visitors can more easily find their way around key destinations, public facilities, and commercial areas.

The study provides recommendations for improved signage, digital navigation tools, and pedestrian-friendly wayfinding infrastructure across Medford.

Medford High School Building Project Advances

The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee continues its planning process with community forums and updates on the new educational facility design. The committee is working to gather community input as the project moves forward.

Community members are encouraged to attend forums and stay informed about the vision for Medford's next-generation high school facility.

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
Coffee & Café
Twisted Tree Cafe
Daily

Coffee, tea, toasts, bowls, and salads in West Medford. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options available.

421 High St, West 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
Middlesex Fells Nature Walks
Year-round, city-organized

City and DCR-organized guided walks through the Fells reservation — wildflowers, birds, invasive plant removal, and more.

Middlesex Fells Reservation, Medford

Today in Medford

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paint Shed Day

Community paint event at the Department of Public Works yard.

DPW Yard, 21 James St
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Junk in the Trunk

Community yard sale event where residents can sell items from their vehicle trunks.

Medford City Hall Rear Parking Lot
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
disABILITY Fair

Community fair showcasing resources and services for individuals with disabilities.

McGlynn School, 3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford