Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tufts Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Union (patch.com) — Tufts University facilities workers at the Medford campus have secured a tentative contract agreement with the school, averting a strike just as the semester begins. The deal, reached with 32BJ SEIU, promises retroactive wage increases, better-paid grounds positions, and improved leave protections, following strong support from Medford officials and community rallies.
• U.S. Foreign Policy and the Separation of Powers Conference (tufts.edu) — Tufts University in Medford will host a free two-day conference next week examining how U.S. foreign policy powers are divided among Congress, the president, courts, and the national security establishment. Local residents interested in international affairs and constitutional issues can attend sessions sponsored by campus civic and diplomacy programs and explore detailed speaker profiles after registering online.
• No. 18 Men's Soccer Strikes Twice Early to Pick Up 3-0 Shutout Over UMass Boston (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Tufts men's soccer, playing at home in Medford, scored twice in the opening minutes and went on to blank UMass Boston 3–0, backed by strong defense and set-piece play. Fans in Medford can catch the nationally ranked Jumbos again this Saturday when they continue their homestand with a NESCAC matchup against Connecticut College on campus.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Let's try some mbta trivia? What is the oldest means of transportation still being used by mbta? Clue Its not the silver line or buses Bonus easy question what is the nickname… (Nextdoor North Medford)
A good view of The West Side of The Craddock Bridge in Medford Mass. That's My Dad and Older Brother in 1950 or so. (Nextdoor Glenwood - Salem)
Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Medford. Apply here.
BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Experienced Meat Cutter Lead Full Time in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
Somerville for Palestine's Organizing Key to Erika Uyterhoeven's State Senate Victory (thesomervilletimes.com)
Malden Man Arrested In Federal Investigation (patch.com)
Malden To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Downtown Festival (patch.com)
Winchester
Winchester's new assistant superintendent Heidi Paisner still finds 'joy' in elementary education (winchesternews.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!