Council urges release of man detained by ICE

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Council calls for release of Medford man detained by ICE

City councilors unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 15, calling for the immediate release of Vijay D'Souza, a longtime First Baptist Church member believed to have been detained by ICE agents at the Atlanta airport in August while boarding a flight back to Boston. Councilor Matt Leming said D'Souza was in the middle of acquiring a green card when he was detained, and that his wife, Rachel, is in Atlanta arranging his legal defense. Pastor Gregory Sakal, who alerted councilors by email, is also organizing church members to write letters of support for use at D'Souza's court hearing.

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MSC open house continues Tuesday

Medford's MSC open house continues Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free exercise classes, programs for new participants, coffee and refreshments.

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Affordable housing resource fair set for Tuesday at City Hall

The Medford Affordable Housing Trust hosts a housing resource fair Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in City Hall Chambers, with resource tables, speakers and a moderated panel with audience Q&A.

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French Conversation Salon meets Tuesday at Arts Collaborative

Arts Collaborative Medford hosts a French Conversation Salon for all levels Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. at 162 Mystic Ave.

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Kids sewing class begins Tuesday at Arts Collaborative

Arts Collaborative Medford begins a six-week beginner sewing program for grades 3-5 Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m., with students making travel reading pillows.

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Friends of the Fells lead autumn walk Tuesday at Bellevue Pond

Friends of the Fells host a guided walk Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Bellevue Pond, focused on late-blooming and fruiting plants and the autumnal equinox.

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Arlington Street restoration bids due Tuesday

The City of Medford's Engineering Office closes bidding for the Arlington Street Restoration project Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m.

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Medford boys soccer hosts Malden Tuesday after draw with Wakefield

Medford boys soccer drew 1-1 with Wakefield Memorial Monday and hosts Malden Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:15 p.m.

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Maternal journaling workshop meets Tuesday

The Maternal Journaling Workshop meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. The free group welcomes pregnant participants and new parents; no experience required.

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Senior program explores international cultures Tuesday

International Culture for Seniors meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Medford Senior Center, with weekly talks about countries and cultures hosted by Ariane.

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Play Dough Club welcomes young children Tuesday

The Medford Public Library hosts Play Dough Club Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., a drop-in program with dough and tools for children ages 2-5.

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Quiet MakerSpace Drop-In offers lower-noise work time Tuesday

A Quiet MakerSpace Drop-In meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Medford Public Library, for adults and teens 16-plus who prefer a quieter environment for personal projects.

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