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Wednesday May 27th Patch AM

Coffee in hand, Medford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Tufts’ new Medford dorm could reshape Boston Avenue’s energy future
  • Which Tufts pitchers and hitters just earned major regional honors?
  • Medford encampment residents face Friday eviction after frightening late-night fire

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Friday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Residence Hall Earns Prestigious Sustainability Recognition (tufts.edu) — A major new Tufts residence hall on Boston Avenue, Pachyderm Place, has earned pre-certification under the rigorous Passive House energy-efficiency standard and will be fully electric. Designed to align with Medford’s specialized stretch energy code, the 660-bed building across from the Medford/Tufts Green Line station will include ground-floor commercial space and significantly lower long-term energy use.    

• Five Jumbos Earn All-Region Selections; Donato Named ABCA Region 1 Pitcher of the Year (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Tufts University’s Medford-based baseball program is celebrating five Jumbos earning All-Region honors, with senior pitcher Donato named ABCA Region 1 Pitcher of the Year. The standout season featured record-setting hitting, dominant starting pitching, and a shutdown closer, underscoring the strength of college baseball right in Medford’s backyard.    

• Eviction Looms For Unhoused Youth At Wellington Station After Alleged Arson (binj.news) — Unhoused young adults living in a small encampment by Wellington Station in Medford face eviction and possible arrest by Friday after a recent fire near their tents. Camp residents describe the blaze as an alleged arson and praise Medford firefighters’ quick response, while worrying they have nowhere else to go once MBTA Transit Police clear the site.    


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  • North Reading firefighters respond to a second alarm fire at 22 Wright Street with heavy flames showing from the rear and through the roof.
    11:39PM on May 25: A second alarm fire with heavy fire showing has been reported at 22 Wright Street in North Reading, MA. (Nextdoor )
  • Been to several nurseries and having trouble finding a place with a good variety of grasses...
    perennial grasses...any suggestions appreciated (Nextdoor Mystic Valley Pkwy & I-93)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Medford. Apply here.
  • Sodexo S A posted a job opening for Lead Production Cook in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

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Somerville

  • Someone just won a $1M scratch ticket prize in Somerville (boston.com)

Malden

  • 31 Organizations Selected for Malden Community Grants (patch.com)

Ok Medford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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