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

Medford High School Lands $1.75M Vocational Grant

State funding will launch two new career and technical programs in information technology and plumbing.

Medford High School has secured $1.75 million in state funding to establish two new vocational programs: Information Supporting Services & Networking (ISSN) and Plumbing. The grant represents a major expansion of career and technical education opportunities for students seeking hands-on pathways to employment.

The programs will prepare students for immediate entry into high-demand skilled trades and IT support roles, addressing local workforce shortages while giving students alternatives to traditional four-year college tracks.

Why it matters: This investment strengthens career pathways and workforce development for Medford students, creating direct pipelines to jobs in growing industries while supporting the region's economic competitiveness.
Public Safety

City Intensifies Underage Alcohol Enforcement

Ongoing
Medford officials conducting compliance checks at local establishments to prevent underage alcohol sales, part of coordinated public safety effort.

Today in Medford

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

Medford High School, 489 Winthrop Street

Regular meeting of the Medford Vocational Technical High School Program Advisory Committee to review programs and student services.

6:00 PM
Historic District Commission Meeting

City Hall, Medford

Historic District Commission reviews preservation applications and discusses local heritage 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