| I am excited to share that this week, we have two great updates to report when it comes to our work to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
First, the Executive Summary of our Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is now available at www.medfordma.org. The full plan will be ready to release later this fall, but the Executive Summary includes an overview of 32 strategies across four focus areas: Buildings & Energy, Ecosystems & Natural Environment, Public Health, and Transportation. This Plan will be critical in helping us take bold decisive action, and to continue on actions we have already started, to help shape the future of Medford and deliver a truly sustainable city for future generations. |
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We also recently signed onto the global "Cities Race to Zero" campaign, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and furthering our commitment to NetZero emissions by 2050.
Cities are among the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, accounting for more than 70 percent of total emissions. We need to act, now, to protect our community and our planet from increasing impacts of climate change.
Thank you to Alicia Hunt and her team in the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability for all of their incredible on issues around energy and environment, and for putting the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan together. We look forward to continuing to work with the community on these and other important issues Medford's future. |
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CLIMATE ACTION & ADAPTATION PLAN: Executive Summary Now Available |
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Ahead of the release of a detailed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan later this fall, Mayor Lungo-Koehn and the Medford Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability released a 36-page Executive Summary that outlines the city’s plan to address climate change, cementing its status as a leading voice in the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Executive Summary serves as a roadmap for the City’s future operational plans, guiding policy initiatives and laying out key steps that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, and includes 32 strategies across four focus areas: Buildings & Energy, Ecosystems & Natural Environment, Public Health, and Transportation.
The plan sets new goals for future efforts, like expanding renewable energy sources, providing tools for property owners and tenants to prepare for climate hazards, as well as expands on ongoing work like protecting and growing our tree canopy, investing in stormwater maintenance, addressing food insecurity and increasing local food system resilience.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Community members are encouraged to attend upcoming meetings to hear progress updates on the Plan and to provide input on your vision for Medford.
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| Flu Clinics Coming to City Hall |
Starting in October, the Medford Board of Health will be holding flu clinics in and around City Hall. Dates and times are still being finalized so visit medfordma.org for more information!
The team at BOH will be administering shots to everyone ages 3 and up. There will be two versions of the vaccine, a standard dose and a high dose for our more vulnerable population. |
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Upcoming Events + Meetings |
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All events and meetings are listed on the City's online events calendar at www.medfordma.org/city-events. Meetings are added frequently, so please check the calendar for updates. |
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EVENTS
October 2nd
- 9:00am - Noon: Paint Shed (DPW, 21 James St.)
- 11:15am: Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day Event (Salem Street Burying Ground)
- 1:00 - 4:00pm: Oktoberfest (Medford Square)
October 8th
- 6:30 - 9:00pm: Live Music & Pop-Up Beer Garden (Riverside Plaza)
October 13th
- Last day to register to vote in November 2nd Election
October 14th
- 5:00pm: Medford Arts Council 2021 Community Grantee Reception (Condon Shell)
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| MEETINGS
October 4th
October 5th
October 6th
October 11th
October 12th
October 14th
October 20th
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The City of Medford currently has several open job opportunities, and we encourage residents of all backgrounds to apply! Open positions, job descriptions, and materials are available at www.medfordma.org/departments/personnel/jobs/. The webpage is updated regularly, but current opportunities include:
Full-Time Positions: - Federal Funds Manager (Finance Department)
- Information/Reference Librarian (Library)
- Assistant Civil Engineer (Engineering Division)
- Land Use Planner (Planning, Development & Sustainability)
- Elections Coordinator (Registrars of Voters)
- Head Clerk (Planning, Development & Sustainability)
- Assistant Purchasing Agent (Purchasing Department)
- Registered Sanitarian (Board of Health)
- Recreation Facilities Coordinator (Recreation Department)
- Facilities Director (DPW)
- Finance Director/Auditor
Part-Time Positions: - Circulation Assistant - Adult Services (Library)
- Community Outreach Coordinator (Council on Aging)
Non-Permanent Positions: - Program Instruction (Recreation Department, non-permanent)
- Veterans Services Work Study Position (Veterans Services)
Other/Ongoing Positions: - Female Detention Attendant/Police Matron (Police Department)
- Firefighters
- Police Officers
- Traffic Supervisors
Medford city services are available to all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, language ability, economic situation, or immigration status. |
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