Parking permit renewals open Nov. 1

From Medford News

• CPC opens hearings on five FY27 funding requests. Medford's Community Preservation Committee opened fiscal 2027 hearings on five funding requests, including a City Hall facade repair facilities director David McIntyre called pricey and a Condon Shell lighting bid that grew by about $50,000. A vote is scheduled for October 27.Medford News
• Chevalier panel plans grant push for repairs. Medford's Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission mapped a grant strategy for Chevalier Theatre repairs, eyeing a $10 million cultural facilities fund due December 10 and a casino mitigation allocation expected to roughly double this year. The gym continues flooding from a high water table.Medford News
• School panel weighs testing load and graduation changes. Medford's School Committee Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee reviewed district testing practices and the state's new post-MCAS graduation framework, with assistant superintendent Dr. Talbot saying Medford is largely ready for the four-pillar standards. Aaron Olapade pressed on cost, asking whether the district would face an unfunded mandate.Medford News
• Parking permit renewals open Nov. 1. The City of Medford announced that annual resident parking permit renewals for 2027 open online Nov. 1 and in person Nov. 2 at City Hall, with seniors 65 and older served first in person.Medford News
• September home sales mix arm's-length deals and trusts. Medford's September home sales included a mix of arm's-length purchases and transfers between family trusts, according to the city's latest real estate roundup.Medford News

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