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Medford Public Schools is creating a district technology advisory committee.

The purpose of this committee is to provide support and assistance in developing a new technology plan and other technology initiatives. Parents of Medford students and other interested parties are invited to apply for membership. The committee will meet on a monthly schedule.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please send a resume and letter of interest to Richard Trotta, Director of Media, Technology and Fine

Arts (rtrotta@medford.k12.ma.us), 489 Winthrop Street, Medford MA 02155. Applications must be received by March 12, 2010.

- Allison

March and April are Medford Community Read months!

This year’s Library-sponsored community read book is Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky. There are also three books for younger readers. This year’s Community Read events will deal with the history of New England fishing as well as the challenges facing marine ecology. The first program will take place on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Public Library

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On Tuesday, Feb 9th, please join us, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, for a Zonta Chocolate Event to help support local programs working to prevent and end violence against woman as well as assisting woman in transition.

This is  Zonta’s main fundraiser for the year. You can support Zonta by buying tickets even you can’t attend, although this is an awesome event for chocolate lovers and Valentine’s Day shoppers.

February 9, 2010 in the main lobby of LMH, Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155

The Medford Family Network is looking for some GREAT DADS!

On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (please note change of date) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm the MFN will be having a committee meeting at the MFN Family Center, 489 Winthrop Street, Medford as the search for  interested fathers, or those in a fathering role, to plan two “My Guy and I” field trips and other activities targeted for the special men in the lives of young children.

Come with your “Dads are Great” ideas!

Call the Medford Family Network today!
(781) 393-2106!

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

Parents who wish their teens would quit texting so much may change their tune, thanks to a new text messaging service that Medford High students recently launched to help their peers say no to drugs and alcohol at parties.

The youth organization Teens Against Drinking and Drugs – or TADD, an offshoot of the local nonprofit Medford Health Matters – launched the service about three months ago.

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Ed Myskowski of Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum will present a lecture on the geologic features of the Fells Reservation on Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m., Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham.
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Team T.A.D.D. West and Team T.A.D.D. South. When you see these words, can you say that you know who these groups are, what they do and what they stand for?

If your answer is no to any of these questions, to me, that is a problem.

I am part of Team T.A.D.D., which stands for Teens against Drinking and Drugs and is a youth organization through Medford Health Matters. Our mission is to reduce underage drinking in Medford as well as change the perception of social norms.

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Medford 2010 Recycling Flyer

To guarantee collection, trash must be out on curb by 7:00AM on your trash day. Trash collection will be ONE DAY DELAYED during a holiday week.

Unacceptable Wastes: Window, doors, paneling, 2×4’s, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, sheetrock, heavy machinery (engine blocks, transmissions,etc.), stumps, hedges, automotive batteries, tires, motor oil, antifreeze, florescent bulbs, toxic and volatile chemicals (Oil base paint, paint thinner, driveway sealers, wood strippers or any other household chemical), propane tanks.

No hazardous material. The closest Household Hazardous Product (HHP) site is in Lexington on Hartwell Avenue (call the DPW for schedule and details) 393-2419. Small branches tied in 3’ bundles are accepted-on yard waste collection weeks ONLY.

Bulk Waste Collection: Mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, desks may be put out at curbside at no charge. Rugs and carpeting must be rolled and tied.

Trash must be in proper receptacles i.e. metal trash cans or a Rubbermaid® type container.

Used motor oil may be brought to Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Salem Street-no charge.

White Goods: washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, dehumidifiers, dishwasher, etc. and C.R.T.’s: televisions and computer monitors require a $25 collection sticker-obtained at the DPW Office at City Hall or by check payable to City of Medford and sent to the Department of Public Works, City Hall – Room 304.

If you have more recycling that your recycling bin holds, another container (similar size to bin-NO BARRELS) can be used.

Recycling bins available in Room 304 for a small fee.

The Following items may be brought to the D.P.W.Office at City Hall-Room 304

Small mercury-bearing devices. Small devices include: thermometers, blood pressure machines, and thermostats. Mercury Thermometer Exchange (when available) Cellular Phones, Ni-cad rechargeable batteries, button batteries Ink Cartridges

COMPOST BINS AVAILABLE FOR A FEE!

MassDOT has posted to the Green Line extension project website three new documents about the project that were presented at public meetings this week.

A Fall 2009 Product Fact Sheet was distributed at Wednesday’s Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, where an overview PowerPoint presentation also was made.

On Tuesday at the Medford City Council meeting, a brochure outlining the potential property tax impacts of the project was distributed.
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In conjunction with the VOICES & BODIES performances happening at Springstep in Medford Square this Saturday (a capella vocals & body music, two shows, cafe seating with wine & food), there’s going to be an all-ages family workshop for just $5 earlier in the day:

Family Friendly Workshop – Hambone and “Found Sound”
(All Ages) with Evie Ladin
Saturday, November 14, 2:30-3:30pm Only 5 bucks!

During the time of slavery in the U.S., African slaves were not allowed to play any of the drums that were a part of their cultural communication. Without instruments, they turned their rhythmic knowledge in part to a body music called Hambone. Using traditional African-American Hambone as a start, this family-friendly, all-ages body percussion workshop will get people clapping, stomping, singing, and snapping with fun rhythms. Syncopated and funky, Hambone rhythms lie at the foundation of American music, and are easy and fun to learn. Often accompanied by songs, Hambone teaches some basic rhythmic coordination in the context of a traditional body percussion style.