Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability Formerly Offices of Community Development & Energy and Environment |
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Medford Launches FindMedford Wayfinding Program! |
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| The City has launched FindMedford, a new pedestrian wayfinding pilot program aimed at promoting walkability, reducing traffic congestion and limiting emissions by encouraging the public to access points of interest by foot.
The FindMedford wayfinding program will create a comprehensive city-wide plan for signage to help people safely navigate points throughout the city. These signs highlight Medford's history, including landmarks and buildings, give squares and destinations a boost, and assist with the transition between car, pedestrian, and transit use.
We encourage everyone to explore our city by becoming a tourist in your own hometown - check out the walking path and destination map by clicking here! |
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Comprehensive Plan Update: Draft Released, Feedback Needed! |
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The draft of the City’s first comprehensive plan is here! Help shape the vision for Medford by giving your feedback on the draft. In June of 2021, the City of Medford launched a citywide comprehensive planning process. Over the past year, this draft has been shaped by Medford residents, the community Steering Committee, City Staff, and local and regional partners. Emphasis has been placed on public participation throughout the planning process, but your input is still needed as adjustments are made to the draft over the next few months before the Plan is finalized this fall. Paper copies will be available at City Hall in the Planning office, room 308. The plan engages seven core areas: land use; housing; economic development; history, arts, and cultures; open space and recreation; public services; and mobility. These areas will be assessed under the themes of resilience, equity, and health. This plan will help guide the City with policy decisions, future investments, regulatory changes, and ongoing community discussions– make your voice heard! |
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The City of Medford has partnered with Helpsy, a textile recycling company, to offer a free and easy home pickup textile recycling service for the community. This includes bagged and clean clothing, shoes, bedding, and other textiles.
As the largest clothing collector in the Northeast, Helpsy partners with municipalities and organizations across 11 states to collect unwanted clothing and other textiles in order to keep clothes out of landfills. In 2021, the company diverted nearly 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills through a combination of clothing drives, home pickups, thrift store partners and clothing receptacles.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, textile waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States, occupying nearly 5% of all landfill space, which is why Helpsy works with cities like Medford to give clothing the longest life possible.
Beginning September 3rd, pickups in the City will take place weekly on Saturdays between 7am-5pm. In order to recycle bagged and clean clothing, the community can sign up at www.helpsy.co/medfordma or call 1-800-244-6350.
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Garbage to Garden Offering Free Starter Kits! |
Starting September 1st, the City of Medford is partnering with Garbage to Garden to offer the first 50 sign-ups for their compost collection service a free starter kit! The starter kits include a rolling/locking 12-gallon bin, a tabletop bin, and a pack of compostable liners.
The starter kit can replace the one-time $20 purchase which typically accompanies the compost subscription fee, which costs Medford residents $8.99/month (or $99.99/year).
To take advantage of the giveaway, starting on September 1st, be one of the first 50 individuals to sign up either by calling 617-977-4547, signing up online, or by visiting their table at the weekly city farmer's market at Medford's Condon Shell on Thursdays. |
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Recent Development Projects |
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Theory Wellness @ 162 Mystic Avenue
After a rigorous review process through Medford's Cannabis Advisory Council and negotiating a Host Community Agreement with City Administration, Theory Wellness presented their application for a Special Permit to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA approved the Special Permit in a vote of 5-0.
To review Theory Wellness' ZBA application materials, click the button link below. |
| 100 Winchester Street Community Meeting Monday, Aug 29th @ 7pm
Please join the developers of 100 Winchester Street, who propose the creation of a 65-unit residential building with 50 parking spaces, a community pocket park, and preservation of the existing corner lot home, for a virtual neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal.
This development is proposed as a “Planned Development District” under Section 9.2 of the Medford Zoning Ordinance.
Join by Zoom:
Meeting ID: 893 0924 2129 Passcode: 03312022 |
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| The City of Medford consistently needs input from the community. Review the ongoing survey opportunities below, to raise your voice! |
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Comprehensive Plan: Feedback on Draft |
Thanks to all who have helped shape the plan over the past year, including City staff, the community Steering Committee, Medford residents, local and regional partners, and the consulting team.
Please take some time to review the draft and share your feedback with us! We will be making changes over the next few months before finalizing the Plan this fall. |
| ARPA Funding: Community Feedback Needed! |
Medford is receiving over $48 million in ARPA funds, distributed in installments until 2025, and after allocating a percentage to existing fiscal needs such as revenue replacement (over $19 million), some of the over $20 million remaining will be invested directly into community projects, programs and initiatives.
Digital versions of the survey can be found on the City's website at medfordma.org/arpa or by clicking the links below in the following languages:
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The City of Medford understands the stress that our entrepreneurs, workers, and freelancers are under given the uncertainty of the situation and the level of disruption to daily life. This site aims to be a place for businesses to access resources, information, and support in this difficult time.
To assist residents with access to food and food resources, and to assist with navigating various food assistance programs, the City of Medford created a Food Access Guide. The Food Access Guide is available Español (Spanish), Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole), ä¸ć–‡ (Chinese), العربية (Arabic), & PortuguĂŞs (Portuguese).
The City of Medford offers a free service for residents to receive important information and emergency updates via text, phone, and/or email messages. We encourage all residents to sign up!
During the COVID-19 public health crisis, we recognize that many community members may have questions or concerns about things like housing stability, rent payment, and tenants’ rights, access to emergency services, and much more.
If you would like to request services for you or a fellow resident, please complete this form thoroughly. Please note, that these services are intended for residents directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Need help? A Multilingual Resource line is offered by the City of Medford. Leave a message at 781-475-5644.
¿Necesita ayuda? La Ciudad de Medford tiene una LĂnea de Recursos MultilingĂĽes. Llame 781-475-5644 y deje un mensaje.
Precisa de ajuda? Linha de Recursos Multilingue da Cidade de Medford: Para perguntas ou suporte, ligue 781-475-5644 e deixe uma mensagem de voz.
Ou bezwen èd? Vil Medford ofri yon liy telefòn nan plizyè lang pou bay enfòmasyon. Kite yon mesaj nan numéro sa 781-475-5644. |
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City Of Medford, MA 85 George P. Hassett Drive Room 308 Medford, MA 02155 Phone: (781) 393-2480 |
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Gov. Baker took office in January 2015 and immediately faced a shutdown of the T as nine feet of snow fell during February. 
Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish: Results: Getting Beyond Politics to Get Important Work Done. One of Baker's four examples of successful work is the MBTA. I got my copy from the library. 
