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Council Splits With Mayor on Divestment Lawsuit
September 30, 2026
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Council Distances Itself From Mayor on Divestment Ordinance Lawsuit
The City Council passed a formal declaration in a 6–1 vote at its Sept. 15 meeting, distancing itself from the administration's retreat from defending the Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance in federal court. The declaration says Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn's administration supported a motion for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of the ordinance without the council's approval, and a stipulation filed on her behalf by KP Law says the city will not enforce or implement it. The lawsuit was filed by residents Zachary Chertok and Eliot Jokelson, who are backed by the Gevura Fund and the National Jewish Advocacy Center.
The Tufts Daily
Country Line Dancing Night at Great American Beer Hall
Free line-dancing lessons and dancing on the main floor tonight, Wednesday, September 30, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The Great American Beer Hall
Red Sox–Yankees Wild Card Game 2 Watch Party at Beer Hall
Watch Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on giant screens with full hall audio tonight, Wednesday, September 30. First pitch is at 8:00 p.m.
The Great American Beer Hall
No. 1 Tufts Field Hockey Beats Babson 2-0 to Improve to 8-0
The defending national champion Tufts team shut out No. 7 Babson at Ounjian Field on September 29, with goals by Lilly Ragusa and Eleanor Helm.
Tufts Athletics
Nor'easter Topples Trees, Damages Property in Medford
Storm reports published September 29 detail a weekend nor'easter that uprooted trees and downed large limbs across Medford, striking parked vehicles and a residential property.
Rock 92.9
Medford Actor Michael Ferrari Stars in "Bouncers" in Boston
Medford resident Michael Ferrari plays Ralph in John Godber's "Bouncers" at Boston's Modern Theatre. The production opens Thursday, October 1, and runs through October 24.
Gotta Know Medford
Board of Assessors Meets at City Hall at 4 p.m.
The Board of Assessors meets today, Wednesday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 109 at City Hall and on Zoom.
City of Medford
City Council Committee of the Whole Meets at 6 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole meets today, Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall council chamber and on Zoom.
City of Medford
High School Building Subcommittee Meets at 4 p.m.
The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee's Construction Manager at Risk prequalification subcommittee meets today, Wednesday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. at Medford High School.
City of Medford
Public Meeting on Clean-Energy Transition at Tufts
A community meeting on the clean-energy transformation is today, Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Tufts University's Aidekman Arts Center. Attendees can hear about the state's work and share feedback.
City of Medford
City Hall Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Medford's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is today, Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
City of Medford
Intergenerational Sukkot Luncheon at Tufts Hillel
Tufts students and Cabot Park Village residents share a meal and conversation today, Wednesday, September 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Tufts Hillel Sukkah.
Tufts Hillel
Author William J. Mann Discusses the Black Dahlia Case
William J. Mann discusses his book and the life of Elizabeth Short tonight, Wednesday, September 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Medford Public Library. Registration is required.
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
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