Medford To 'Top Off' New Police HQ This Week

MEDFORD, MA — The following is an announcement from the city of Medford.

Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke and Chief of Police Jack Buckley invite you to a "Topping Off" ceremony to mark a milestone in the construction of the new Medford Police Headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m.

"Topping Off" is a ceremonial event which celebrates a major structural landmark during the construction of a building. This occurs when the last beam is placed atop of the structure. Ironworkers have participated in this ritual for decades. Their skills allow them to reach the pinnacle of the structure.

"Bolt by bolt, beam by beam, we are really starting to see the vision of this state-of-the-art facility. It is amazing how it has already changed the landscape of Main Street and the surrounding area," Mayor Stephanie M. Burke said in a statement.

Attendees and residents are invited to sign the "Topping Off" beam before it is attached to the structure. The beam will be available on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Medford City Hall for all to sign.

"This building will allow the hard-working women and men of the Medford Police Department to have a modern facility that meets the everyday needs of our community. The officers will have a building to be proud of, a home base that they can take pride in," said Police Chief Jack Buckley.

The signed beam will be lifted into place on Thursday September 19th at 12:30
p.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend.