City of Medford
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City of Medford
1y ago
Also Viewable on Zoom and live on MCM
(MEDFORD) – The City of Medford and Mayor Breanna Lungo Koehn invite all members of the community to hear the State of the City Address on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6 pm. The event will be held in City Hall’s Council Chambers and will also be broadcast on Zoom and Medford Community Media.
The Mayor invites all community members to hear an update on current projects, upcoming plans and the City’s vision for the future. The Mayor will address completed, ongoing, and future projects regarding transportation, economic development, open spaces, recreation ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
City Secured $280K Grant to Help with the Purchase of Green Energy Vehicle
Diesel Emission Reduction Act Grant Will Help Move Medford Toward Goal of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
(MEDFORD) – The City has secured over $280,000 in grant funding from the state to assist with the purchase of an all-electric Street Sweeper, replacing the diesel fuel-powered vehicle that is currently in use, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced.
Transitioning to a green-friendly vehicle will help the City achieve key transportation emission reduction goals outlined in Medford’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
With Second Round of Funding Complete, City has Awarded over $100K in Grant Funding to Local Businesses through this Program
(MEDFORD)— The City’s Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability awarded over $75,000 in grant funding to 23 local small businesses and property owners during the second round of the Small Business Façade Improvement Grant Program this winter, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced. The Storefront improvement program provides matching CDBG funding up to $5,000 to business and commercial property owners interested in making street front exterior improvements to ligh ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
Group Voted to Approve Grants to 25 Organizations Serving the Community
(MEDFORD)—Through the City’s Community Fund Committee, twenty-five nonprofits that serve the Medford community have been awarded over $230,000 in grant funding to be used to expand services, resources and outreach, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced.
Upon forming the committee in September, the application process was open until October 30th. Every applicant that applied identified areas where funding would be most effective and outlined the reasoning for why this grant would help their organization support the community ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant will Help to Connect the Community during Climate Disasters
(MEDFORD) – The City has secured a $400,000 Municipal Vulnerability Grant from the state that will help improve climate resiliency throughout the community, expand the City’s emergency preparedness strategies, and increase accessible communications to non-English speakers in Medford, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced.
With this funding, the City is enhancing its climate resiliency and emergency preparedness efforts through “Medford Connects.” Climate vulnerabil ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
Christmas Trees will be collected week of January 9
As a reminder, there will be no delay in garbage or recycling pickup the week of December 26 and January 2. Your items will be collected on your regular pickup day.
Looking ahead, Christmas trees will be collected the week of January 9. The 2023 Waste Management trash/recycling schedule is available here.
Questions? Call our DPW office at 781-393-2417 or visit medfordma.org/departments/department-of-public-works/ for more information ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
(MEDFORD)—If you live on a street with resident permit parking, you can purchase your annual parking permit for the 2023 calendar year, which started on December 1 and is ongoing through the new year.
You can purchase online at https://medford.gtechna.net/permit-portal/, in person at the Parking Department office in City Hall, Room 110 or at the new kiosk in the parking department lobby. You will need to provide photo ID to prove your age as well as your vehicle registration to obtain a resident parking permit.
Resident Parking Permits are $10 but if you are 65 years of age or ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
Settlement will be used to address recovery and prevention challenges for opioid use
(MEDFORD) – The City of Medford will receive over $830,000 from a settlement of a statewide class action lawsuit filed by Attorney General Maura Healy against opioid distributors and manufacturers. Paid out over an 18-year period, the administration will use these funds to mitigate the effects of addiction, focusing on prevention, intervention, and supporting those in recovery.
In total, the lawsuit will award $500 million in payments from the distributors with 40 percent of the settlement distributed to vario ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
Multiple Boards and Commissions currently seeking to fill various positions. Residents of all backgrounds and abilities encouraged to apply
(MEDFORD) — The City of Medford is currently accepting applications from Medford residents to serve on one of many City Boards & Commissions.
Residents who are interested in serving on any of the boards and commissions below should complete the Board and Commission Interest Form available at www.medfordma.org/boards. Completed forms should be submitted via email to BoardsandCommissions@medford-ma.gov or mailed to the Office of the Mayor ..read more
City of Medford
1y ago
The City of Medford, led by its Department of Public Works, is accepting sealed bids for the Krystal Campbell Peace Garden Repair project in Medford, Massachusetts.
This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). All bids shall be submitted online to www.BidNetDirect.com prior to Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by BidNetDirect.com. You can register to become a bidder (for free) online at www.BidNetDirect.com. For assistance, contact BidNetDirect.com at 800-835-4603.
Bid Documents will be available online beginning at 1:00 PM on Thursda ..read more