Middle school grade shift pushed to 2028-29

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Middle school reconfiguration delayed to 2028-29 school year

School officials told the School Committee on Aug. 3 that the district's grade reconfiguration will not happen in 2027-28 as first expected, moving instead to the 2028-29 academic year to allow time for feasibility studies. The plan the committee approved last year would shift all elementary schools to grades K-4, place fifth and sixth grades at McGlynn Middle School and seventh and eighth grades at Andrews Middle School. A districtwide survey sent in November 2025 drew about 160 responses and produced five themes for a task force to study, including student transitions, specialized education, space and capacity, logistics, and equity.

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Spirit of India festival set for Columbus Park Aug. 9

The United India Association of New England hosts 'Spirit of India,' a carnival and international youth day, at Columbus Park on Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Medford High senior lands lead role in 'Footloose'

Rising Medford High senior Nathan Q. plays Reverend Shaw Moore in 'Footloose: The Musical,' part of The Young Company Summer Festival running Aug. 7-9 at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham.

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Council reviews plan to raise affordable-housing linkage fees

The City Council's Committee of the Whole reviewed a draft Affordable Housing Linkage Nexus Study on Aug. 4 that recommends raising developer linkage fees to $5-$8 per square foot to offset the impact of large developments.

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Experimental rock band Oneida to play Deep Cuts Aug. 8

Brooklyn-based experimental rock band Oneida performs at Deep Cuts on Main Street Saturday, Aug. 8, alongside Kinski and Tyler and the Names.

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Boston Glory hosts New York Empire in home playoff game Aug. 8

Reigning Ultimate Frisbee Association champion Boston Glory hosts the New York Empire for a home playoff game at Hormel Stadium Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.

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Community mourns death of Jeff Yacinthe

The Medford community is mourning the unexpected passing of 49-year-old administrative coordinator Jeff Yacinthe, whose obituary was published Aug. 5.

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MHS building subcommittee to meet Aug. 11

The Construction Manager at Risk Prequalification Subcommittee of the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee meets Aug. 11 to evaluate and score qualifications from local construction firms.

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Holy Wave plays Deep Cuts tonight

Holy Wave performs Friday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts, 21 Main St. in Medford.

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DJ Lee Mastermind plays Great American Beer Hall

DJ Lee Mastermind spins at a Beer Garden DJ night Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall in Medford.

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Red Cross blood drive held at Medford Public Library

The Medford Public Library hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bonsignore Hall; donors register for time slots through the Red Cross website.

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Teen cross-stitch workshop held at the library

Medford Public Library holds 'Grandma Crafts: Beginner Cross Stitch' for middle and high school teens Friday, Aug. 7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., with materials provided for sign-up participants.

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MakerSpace drop-in held Friday afternoon at library

Medford Public Library hosts a MakerSpace Drop-In for adults and teens 16 and older Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., for personal projects or safety badging.

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Birria Gordita Tacos pop-up returns to Medford Brewing Co.

Medford Brewing Company hosts the Birria Gordita Tacos food pop-up Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Harvard Avenue.

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