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FREE Community Spaghetti Dinner

December 10th, 2009


Medford Senior Girl Scout Troop #71187 invites you to attend…

* FREE * Community Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, December 12, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 pm

Congregational Church of West Medford
400 High Street
(next to the Brooks Elementary School)

All are welcome!
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)

Look for dinners in January, February, March 2010

Reservations not necessary, but encouraged!
Email: medfordgirlscouts@gmail.com
Phone: 781-854-6896

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkley Street
Boston, MA  02116
www.hergirlscouts.org

Medford teens use texting to help peers say no

December 10th, 2009

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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Boys & Girls Club of Medford

December 4th, 2009

Update for the The Gene Mack Clubhouse, December 2009

Winter Festival - School Closing, Dec 8th – Looking ahead at 2010

Our first winter carnival will be coming to the Gene Mack Clubhouse Friday December 18, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event will showcase all of our members and what they have learned throughout the fall programming session. We ask that you join us to be entertained and informed with performances and showcases created by our members. We will have refreshments on hand to satiate everyone’s sweet tooth. If you’re interested in helping at the event please contact Bruce for more information. Please note that your child will not be able to attend the event without you.

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MHM Job Opportunity – Drug Free Communities Coordinator

December 2nd, 2009

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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MHM Job Opportunity – Strategic Planning Facilitator

December 2nd, 2009

Strategic Planning Facilitator – Request for Proposals

Background & Project Description

The Northeast Center for Healthy Communities, wishes to solicit quotations for a strategic planning facilitator on behalf of Medford Health Matters (MHM), a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an environment of wellness and healthy lifestyles for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Medford.

MHM, a 15-year old grass-roots organization comprised of all volunteers, is at an important juncture in its life as an organization.  MHM is in search of a strategic planning facilitator who will guide the board and membership through the final stages of a planning process.  It is expected that the planning process will lead to shared agreement on MHM’s goals, objectives, structures, and policies and procedures to help the organization achieve its mission for health and wellness in Medford.  In addition, the strategic planning facilitator will be expected to cull secondary health data as part of a comprehensive community needs and resources assessment to further MHM’s work.

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Medford Health Matters Releases Youth Health Data

December 2nd, 2009

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.

New Fells Reservation Lecture Series

November 30th, 2009


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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Let’s Spark Medford’s Potential

November 30th, 2009

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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Recycling works in Medford 2010 Schedule

November 25th, 2009

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 releases information on the Green Line Extension

November 25th, 2009

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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