Ward 1 residents press council on vehicle noise

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Ward 1 residents press council over vehicle noise at ward meeting

About two dozen residents raised vehicle and motorcycle noise, traffic and pedestrian safety at the City Council's first neighborhood ward meeting, led by Councilors Liz Mullane and Justin Tseng on October 1. Otis Street residents described a neighbor's motorcycle being revved and driven down the street at 1 a.m., 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. Councilors said they are exploring a noise-ordinance rewrite and traffic-calming options.

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Carpenters union protests alleged labor violations at Pachyderm Place

Members of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters demonstrated at Tufts University on October 1. They alleged wage theft and contractor violations during construction of the Pachyderm Place residence hall on Boston Avenue.

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Board of Health holds adult flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic today

The clinic for adults 19 and older runs 9 to 11:30 a.m. today at the Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave. Registration is required.

City of Medford

Fall photo walk and mini portraits near Tufts this morning

A free photo walk and mini portrait sessions run 10 a.m. to noon today at 419 Boston Avenue. Registration is required; participants get edited digital photos and one printed portrait.

Esdras Angelo Productions

Tufts hosts free Power of Storycraft forum today

The forum runs 1 to 5:30 p.m. today at Eaton Hall on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus. It explores careers in journalism, communications, media and nonfiction storytelling.

Tufts Alumni

Library offers sound bath meditation this afternoon

An introductory sound bath meditation runs 3 to 4 p.m. today in Bonsignore Hall at Medford Public Library. Registration is required.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Library MakerSpace drop-in today

The MakerSpace is open from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today for adults and teens 16 and older to work on projects or get equipment help. No registration is required.

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Marcel The French Croque pop-up at Medford Brewing tonight

Marcel The French Croque serves croque-monsieur sandwiches from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.

Medford Brewing Company

Free produce pantry at Shiloh Baptist Church tonight

Free vegetables and fruit will be handed out from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1 Holton St. First come, first served; bring your own bags.

Sanctuary United Church of Christ

Simple Fare plans grand-reopening event tonight

Simple Fare holds its grand reopening from 5 to 9 p.m. today, with beer and wine, Oktoberfest specials and pretzels from a local baker. The Liquor License Commission approved a one-day license on September 16.

Medford Transcripts

Casual ultimate Frisbee meetup at Tufts Park tonight

Boston Frisbee hosts a casual meetup from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Tufts Park, 437 Main St. Play is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m.

Boston Frisbee

Strange Pains plays vinyl-release show at Deep Cuts tonight

Strange Pains, Ivy Boy and Old Horse play Deep Cuts, 21 Main St., from 7 to 10 p.m. today. The show celebrates Strange Pains' vinyl release; admission is $15.

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Tufts Composers: Goethe Quartet performs tonight

The concert starts at 7 p.m. today at Tufts University in Medford. It is listed as free and open to all ages.

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