Skip to content
TownbriefMedford
Sign in Subscribe
Monday, November 2, 2026 Medford, Massachusetts · Change town
Section

Morning Brief

Every edition of the morning brief: everything local in Medford, each day.

67 stories

Morning Brief

Medford Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Weigh-ins set for Friday MMA card

Combat FC 14 fighters weigh in ahead of Friday night bout at Great American Beer Hall. Also in today's brief (14 items): Weigh-ins set for Friday MMA card; Giggly Squad to play Chevalier Theatre in 2027; License Commission meets Thursday at City Hall; Pumpkin carving party set for Wright's Pond.

Townbrief news summary ·
Morning Brief

City opens 2027 resident parking permit renewals

The City of Medford will open 2027 resident parking permit renewals online Nov. 1 and in person Nov. 2 at City Hall, with seniors 65 and older served first in person. From our own coverage: City opens 2027 resident parking permit renewals; Medford home sales include family trust transfers.

Townbrief news summary ·
Morning Brief

Parking permit renewals open Nov. 1

Medford opens 2027 resident parking permit renewals online Nov. 1, in person Nov. 2. From our own coverage: CPC opens hearings on five FY27 funding requests; Chevalier panel plans grant push for repairs.

Townbrief news summary ·
Morning Brief

School panel previews graduation overhaul

Medford school officials previewed a new post-MCAS graduation framework as leaders questioned unfunded testing mandates. From our own coverage: School panel previews graduation overhaul; CPC opens hearings on five FY27 funding requests.

Townbrief news summary ·
Morning Brief

Water main break closes two schools

A water main break forced two Medford public schools to close Friday morning without running water. From our own coverage: Energy committee hears warning on rat poison risks; Historical panel takes up two significant demolitions. Also in today's brief (7 items): Water Main Break Forces …

Townbrief news summary ·
Morning Brief

Run Medford reset after storm delay

Run Medford's postponed 5K and 10K will take place later this year after September's storm delay. Also in today's brief (3 items): Run Medford 5K, 10K reset for later this year; Tufts runner Reisner named NESCAC runner of week; Medford volleyball hosts St. Mary's freshman, JV matches.

Townbrief news summary ·

Get Medford's town government news by email, free. One briefing each morning.

Share this story

Email Text Facebook X

Anyone can open a shared story. Members' stories show the free part and a sign-up line to people who are not members.