National Night Out tonight at Hormel Stadium

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Medford Police Host 5th Annual National Night Out

Medford Police host the fifth annual National Night Out today, Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hormel Stadium. The free family event includes K-9 demonstrations, live performances, touch-a-truck, obstacle courses, lawn games, giveaways and food. The department describes the campaign as a way to build police-community partnerships and neighborhood connections; businesses interested in sponsoring or hosting a vendor table can email communityengagement@medfordpolice.com.

City of Medford

Council Committee to Weigh Housing Linkage Fee Study

The Medford City Council's Committee of the Whole meets today, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Alden Memorial Chambers to review a draft 'Medford Linkage Nexus Study' on affordable-housing linkage fees for non-residential development.

City of Medford

Medford City Council Holds Regular Meeting Tuesday Night

The Medford City Council holds its regular meeting today, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, with agenda and Zoom access posted online.

City of Medford

MBTA Bus Redesign Survey Deadline Nears for Medford Riders

Medford riders have until Wednesday, Aug. 5, to submit feedback on the MBTA's proposed Bus Network Redesign updates affecting routes 67, 80, 94, 96 and 350 along Boston Avenue.

MBTA

Tufts Pauses TUPIT and MyTERN Classes for Academic Year

Tufts University announced that on-campus TUPIT and MyTERN classes will be suspended for the upcoming academic year following a May shooting incident.

The Tufts Daily

Medford Brewing Company Hosts Tuesday Trivia Night

Medford Brewing Company hosts its weekly Trivia Night tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., with six rounds of competitive quiz play.

Medford Brewing Company

Pavement Coffeehouse to Open First Medford Location at Tufts

A sign for Boston-based cafe chain Pavement Coffeehouse appeared outside Tufts University's Joyce Cummings Center, marking the brand's first Medford location at 177 College Ave., in the former Starbucks storefront.

Medford Patch

Medford Lions Club Launches Salem Street Beautification Project

Medford Lions Club representative Sharon Deyeso announced a project to clean up, landscape and maintain two traffic islands on Salem Street, with planning support and discounts from a local Home Depot.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Yacht Club Partners for 14th Autism Awareness Fishing Weekend

Mystic Wellington Yacht Club announced a partnership with the Mass Bass Fishing Federation and My Little Buddy's Boat Autism Awareness Charity for a benefit weekend Aug. 8-9, featuring fishing tournaments and family activities.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Construction Set to Begin on Route 28 Wellington Underpass

MassDOT issued a Notice to Proceed for the pedestrian and bicycle underpass beneath Route 28, with construction slated to start in August 2026.

Medford Patch

Paint Nite Set at Great American Beer Hall

The Great American Beer Hall hosts Paint Nite with a local artist tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.; ticket information is on the venue's event page.

The Great American Beer Hall

Baby Lapsit Meets at Medford Public Library

Medford Public Library offers Baby Lapsit today from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Programming Room, with songs, rhymes and a mini playgroup for babies 0-24 months and caregivers.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Library Offers Sewing-Machine Badge Class

Medford Public Library holds a Sewing Machine Badge Class today from 3 to 4 p.m. in the MakerSpace, for adults and teens 16 and older.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library