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Volunteers wanted for high school fundraiser
August 9, 2026
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Medford seeks volunteers for high school fundraising nonprofit
The City of Medford and Medford Public Schools are recruiting volunteers to help establish a nonprofit that would raise private donations for parts of the new Medford High School project that the Massachusetts School Building Authority will not reimburse. Building Committee Chair Jenny Graham said the organization would increase engagement in the project and help drive down the financial impact on residents. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 17, as planning for the school continues through the state's approval process.
Medford Patch
Tufts soccer teams earn USC College Team Academic Awards
The United Soccer Coaches announced Saturday, Aug. 8, that both Tufts University men's and women's soccer teams earned College Team Academic Awards for classroom performance during the 2025-26 academic year.
Tufts University Athletics
D-One Soccer League matches continue at Hormel Stadium
The 10th annual D-One Soccer League holds its weekly community tournament matches today, Sunday, Aug. 9, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Hormel Stadium.
Medford Recreation
Medford seeks bids for Cross Street Cemetery GPR survey
The City of Medford is accepting bids for a ground-penetrating radar survey to map historic sites at Cross Street Cemetery; a mandatory pre-bid Zoom conference is set for Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m.
City of Medford
Senior Tax Work-Off program application deadline approaches
Medford residents 60 and older must return Senior Tax Work-Off application packets to the Senior Center by Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 3 p.m. to reduce their property taxes.
City of Medford
License plate reader concerns spotlighted in Medford
Patch reported Friday, Aug. 7, on concerns over Tufts University's automated license plate reader cameras in Medford, part of a civil-rights push tied to a national week of action against ALPRs.
Medford Patch
Arts Collaborative Medford hosts "The Jam Down By Riverside" potluck
Musicians and community members gather at Arts Collaborative Medford (162 Mystic Ave.) today, Sunday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. for a blues and roots music jam and potluck.
artscollabmedford.org
Former Medford Resident Featured After World Cup Run
Northeastern University highlighted the journey of professional soccer player and former Medford resident Frantzdy Pierrot following his play for Team Haiti in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Northeastern Global News
Medford Fire Department secures $105K Cummings Foundation grant
The City of Medford announced the Medford Fire Department secured a $105,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation.
City of Medford
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