Government · City Meetings
Medford housing planner details trust fund loans, zoning tools to advisory council
Medford advisory council hears housing and grant updates but takes no votes for lack of quorum.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Parks Commission
Medford Parks Commission tables Barry Park dog park proposal
Medford Parks Commission tables Hillside neighborhood's dog park proposal, seeks more data.
Government · Arts Council
Medford Arts Council Recruits New Members, Previews Fall Grant Cycle
Medford Arts Council courts new volunteers ahead of a grant cycle worth roughly $90,000.
Government · Community Development
Medford Board Unanimously Recommends Fractional Affordable Housing Payment Rule
Medford's Community Development Board voted 6-0 to recommend a new fractional payment provision for the city's inclusionary housing ordinance, sending the measure to the City Council.
Government · Board Of Assessors
Medford Assessors Approve Veteran and Senior Exemptions for January Tax Bills
Medford Board of Assessors approves wave of veteran and senior property tax exemptions for January bills. The board, comprising Chair Jared Johnson, John Lopes, and Dave Papio, also approved motor vehicle excise commitment number four for fiscal year 2026 totaling $353,661.48.
Government · Historical Commission
Medford Historical Commission Approves Five Demolition-Review Applications
Medford Historical Commission clears five demolition reviews, flags cemetery funding risk.
Government · Conservation Commission
Medford Conservation Commission approves order of conditions for Fells meadow project
Medford Conservation Commission clears Fells meadow restoration, weighs new land deal.
Government · City Council
Medford council committee finalizes ward meeting plans, reviews newsletter
Medford council committee finalizes newsletter, plots ward meetings through December. Four members, Councilors Callahan, Lennon, Singh and Scott, reviewed a draft council newsletter and voted 4-0 to adjourn after a light agenda.
Government · City Council
Medford Council Restores Partial Law Department Funding After Standoff
Medford Council restores partial Law Department funding after learning outside counsel billed the city $2.4 million since 2020.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Medford ZBA approves five zoning matters, tables two ADU cases
Medford zoning board stalls on two ADUs pending legal guidance, clears five other projects.
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