To Haiti with Love: A Benefit Concert from Tufts

Tufts Haiti Benefit Concert

Sunday, February 14, 1pm-3pm
Cohen Auditorium
Tickets $10  (children under twelve $5)
Please join Tufts students, faculty, staff, and members of the community in a fun and diverse concert of music from around the world to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Performers will include student soloists, bands, a cappella groups, faculty members from the Department of Music, and special guests. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Edith Auner, Coordinator of Applied Music and Outreach, edith.auner@tufts.edu 617-627-5616.

Thanks to all who contributed to and supported the suitcase collection drive for foster children conducted by Suitcases4Kids on Jan. 16, 2010 at Medford City Hall.

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DCR SOLICITS PUBLIC INPUT ON TRAIL PLANNING PROCESS

FOR THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has scheduled a Trail Planning Workshop to solicit public input as the agency begins to develop a Trail System Planning Process for the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

The Trail Planning Workshop will be held on Monday, February 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the McGlynn School Auditorium, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford.

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The Medford, MA Freecycle™ group is open to all who want to “recycle” that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too!

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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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Medford Health Matters Seeks Ambassador for DFC Grant

Drug Free Communities Coordinator – Medford Health Matters and Northeast Center for Healthy Communities

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Over 1,900 Medford students in middle and high school completed the Communities That Care Youth Survey (CTCYS) in spring of 2009. The CTCYS provides important information for the City of Medford, Medford Health Matters, and the Northeast Center for Healthy Communities to prevent substance abuse among youth in the community. The CTCYS was paid for by the Drug Free Communities Support Program awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.  To view a synopsis of the substance abuse data go to the Executive Summary of Substance Abuse Results (2009).  To view the reports go to Middle School or High School reports.

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!