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🌱 Patch AM: Water Main Break Forces 2 Medford Schools To Close

Spotted on the Medford calendar: Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

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Hello again Medford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Water main break abruptly shuts down two McGlynn schools in Medford
  • How Tufts' new library status could benefit Medford students and researchers
  • How a Medford animal rescuer remembers her friend killed in Reading

Also on today's calendar: Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Water Main Break Forces 2 Medford Schools To Close (patch.com) — Families in Medford saw classes abruptly canceled Friday when a water main break outside the McGlynn Middle and Elementary campus left both schools without running water, forcing an early dismissal. District leaders emphasized student safety, detailed how pickups and bus transportation were handled, and noted the missed day will be made up later this school year.
   

2. Tufts Joins Leading Association of Research Libraries (tufts.edu) — Tufts University's libraries, including those on the Medford/Somerville campus, have been invited to join the prestigious Association of Research Libraries, boosting resources and visibility for local students and faculty. This membership strengthens Tufts' role in shaping national library policy while enhancing access to research materials that directly benefit Medford-area scholars and residents connected to the university.
   

3. Friend Of Mother Killed In Reading Speaks Out, Remembers Her As "Kind" (iheart.com) — A Medford-based friend is remembering homicide victim Andria Hanafin as a kind, animal-loving helper after she was found dead in her Reading home early Thursday. Speaking from her work with the Kitty Connection rescue group, she recalls how Andria's final days were spent trying to save a sick cat and wants neighbors to remember her generosity rather than the circumstances of her death.
   

4. Tufts Shakes Off Trinity For Seventh Win In A Row (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Tufts University's volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven with a 3–1 victory over Trinity College at Cousens Gymnasium in Medford, highlighted by dominant serving and efficient hitting. The Jumbos return to their home court again this afternoon, hosting Connecticut College at 2 p.m., giving local fans another chance to catch high-level NESCAC play in town.
   

5. The Safest Small Towns In Massachusetts (worldatlas.com) — Winchester, just over the border from Medford and sharing the Middlesex Fells Reservation, is highlighted as one of Massachusetts' safest and most livable small towns, with strong schools, walkable downtown, and easy Boston access. The piece also profiles Amherst, Brewster, Franklin, Holden, and Scituate, emphasizing conservation land, libraries, and community events that may interest Medford residents considering a move within the state.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors!
    Just wanted to share a few bright spots from my garden to bring a little extra color to your feed. (Nextdoor Glenwood - Salem)
  • Perfect Dental Management LLC posted a job opening for Pediatric Dental Receptionist in Medford. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Malden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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