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Medford Morning Brief, Oct. 23: City seeks consultant for zoning ordinance

Medford issues legal notice seeking a consultant to help revise the city's zoning ordinance.

Happening Sat, Oct 24

  • 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Early voting continues through Oct. 29 Early voting continues at Medford City Hall Chambers through Thursday, Oct. 29, with hours varying daily; Saturday, Oct. 24 hours run 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Town of Medford
  • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Library hosts flu, COVID clinic Saturday Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, hosts a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Medford Public Library
  • 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Halloween Festival, pumpkin float set at Wright's Pond The sixth annual Halloween Festival and Pumpkin Float takes place at Wright's Pond, 140 Elm Street, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Town of Medford

Medford on Fri, Oct 23

Coming up

  • Sun, Oct 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Invasive-plant walk targets burning bush Sunday The Invasive Plants Medford Taskforce leads a walk focused on burning bush Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fells' DCR Gate 4 on Lincoln Road.Town of Medford
  • Mon, Oct 26, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: Malden visits Medford for volleyball Monday Malden's volleyball teams travel to Medford for conference matches Monday, Oct. 26, with the freshman game at 4 p.m. and varsity at 5:30 p.m., per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
  • Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday Medford's Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 201 of City Hall and via Zoom.Town of Medford
  • Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Community Care Van returns to Clippership park The Community Care Van offers health clinics Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clippership Pop-Up Park, 81 Riverside Ave.Town of Medford
  • Tue, Oct 27, 7 p.m.: City Council holds regular meeting Tuesday The Medford City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall and via Zoom.Town of Medford
  • Wed, Oct 28, 7 p.m.: Bicycle Advisory Commission meets Wednesday The Bicycle Advisory Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., according to the city's events calendar.Town of Medford
  • Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.Town of Medford

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