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Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability
Formerly Offices of Community Development & Energy and Environment
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Community Preservation Applications - Public Presentation
Wednesday, November 30th @ 7pm
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Medford's Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will be hosting a public meeting to review the remaining 2022 Applicant Presentations. All applications can be reviewed
online by visiting
https://tinyurl.com/ykeex3fh. The agenda includes reviewing the following applicant presentations:
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Carr Park Pickleball Courts
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Gillis Park Picnic and Outdoor Fitness Areas
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COVID-19 Memorial Grove
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McGlynn Universally Accessible Playground Construction
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Isaac Hall House Exterior Restoration
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Shiloh Baptist Church Restoration
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Redevelopment of Walkling Court
The meeting will be held over Zoom and can be accessed via the below link/info:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86480721771
Meeting ID: 864 8072 1771
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Join Our Solid Waste Public Workshop - Tues, November 29 at 6pm
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The City's waste hauling contract is up for renewal in the spring and we need to hear from residents and businesses of Medford! Share your thoughts on trash, recycling,
compost, and other types of waste removal by joining our public workshop via Zoom on Tuesday, November 29th at 6pm.
Register for the workshop by visiting
https://bit.ly/medfordtalkstrash
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Building Resiliency, Efficiency,
and Affordability Design Workshop Monday, November 28th | 6:30p - 8:00p
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As part of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC)
Melrose, Malden, Medford Building Resiliency, Efficiency and Affordability Project, MAPC will be
holding a second workshop next week for further discussion and fine-tuning of the voluntary building design guidelines for new residential and mixed-use developments and retrofits.
The cities of Medford, Melrose, and Malden have been working with MAPC to collaboratively develop the guidelines to further the goal of creating affordable housing
that is also energy-efficient and climate-resilient. Interested residents should register in advance of the workshop here: https://mapc.ma/3M-workshop.
After registering, MAPC will send a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This project is a Municipal
Vulnerability Preparedness funded initiative. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program (MVP) provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to
begin the process of planning for climate change resiliency and implementing priority projects. The state awards communities with funding to complete vulnerability assessments and develop action-oriented resiliency plans. Communities who complete the MVP program
become certified as an MVP community and are eligible for MVP Action Grant funding and other opportunities.
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Heating Financial Assistance Available for Low-Income Families, supported by local non-profit ABCD
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Action for Boston Community Development
(ABCD) is Medford's non-profit partner for supporting low-income residents with home energy/fuel assistance through the LIHEAP program. Consult the chart and if your household's income levels fall under the eligibility guidelines, apply online
here or call ABCD at 781.322.6284.
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Subsidized Compost Pilot Program Openings - Apply Now!
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There are a few remaining open spots for folks who would like to participate in the subsidized compost pilot program! The
program is for income-qualified Medford households, and participants will receive one year of curbside compost collection for $25. Starter kit included (Rolling Bin, Table-Top Bin, and roll of liners), and a 75% discount on service.
Who can sign up? Any Medford resident that already receives SNAP, TANF, SSI, SSDI, Rental Vouchers, lives in subsidized
housing, or has children that receive a free or reduced lunch at Medford Public Schools qualify.
To apply for subsidized compost service, residents can fill in the form here: https://tinyurl.com/3xt53hzz
Please reach out to our office with any questions about the program or to learn about how the curbside compost service works!
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Development Projects Updates
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4000 Mystic Valley Parkway:
Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 29th at 7:30pm
The resumption of consideration of a petition of MVP Mystic LLC, an affiliate of Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC for a
Comprehensive Permit pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40B for a multi-family eight (8) story apartment development consisting of two buildings located on approximately three (3) acres of land at 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway (Property ID 7-02-10).
This proposal will be developed as an approximately three-hundred and fifty (350) unit rental apartment building containing a mix of studio, one-, two-
and three-bedroom apartments with 25% of the total units being designated as affordable housing to low-or moderate-income
households.
This meeting will be held both in-person at City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom.
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573 Fellsway & 20 Revere Beach Parkway Development
Meeting held November 17, 2022
On November 17th, Alliance Residential Company and their development team hosted a public meeting to provide an overview
of preliminary plans to redevelop the parcels at 573 Fellsway and 20 Revere Beach Parkway. As presently contemplated, the project will involve the demolition of existing structures, and the construction of a seven-story residential building consisting of approximately
250 units, residential amenities, and parking.
If you missed this meeting, a recording is available for on-demand viewing by visiting Medford Community Media's video library
here
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Tufts University Community Meeting: New Boston Ave Dormitory -Thurs, Dec 1st @ 6pm
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Tufts University is proposing to construct a new on-campus dormitory at 401 Boston Avenue in Medford. This new transit-oriented dormitory will house Juniors and Seniors. It
will also include retail space along Boston Avenue, pedestrian improvements, and a public plaza. At this Zoom meeting, Tufts will share project plans with our neighbors, answer your questions, and listen to your feedback. If you plan to attend the meeting,
please register at go.tufts.edu/BostonAvenueDorm.
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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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Off-Leash Dog Hours Feedback Needed
The City is launching a community-focused survey to gather input, assess public opinion, and learn more about the potential
benefits and challenges for off-leash dog hours in Medford.
The survey includes rank choice questions on which parks users, including individuals and families who do and do not
own dogs, would like to have off-leash hours. The survey asks questions of park users regarding which parks, what times of day, and which days of the week off-leash hours should occur.
In partnership with the Department of Public Works, Animal Control, and the Dog Park Commission, the Office of Planning,
Development, and Sustainability will use the information gathered from this survey to shape Medford’s leash policies.
The survey will be open through December 15, 2022.
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Tell Us Your Thoughts on Medford's new wayfinding program, FindMedford!
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Medford's wayfinding program FindMedford has been in place for about three months now and hopefully, you have had the opportunity
to check out some of the paths and destinations.
If you have, the City would love to hear about your experience! Please take a moment to fill out our
FindMedford survey. QR codes to the survey are also located on each sign.
Haven't had the chance to check out FindMedford? Click
here to review the destination/path map to plan your post-Thanksgiving family walk!
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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),
中文 (Chinese),
العربية (Arabic), & Português (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 Línea de Recursos Multilingües. 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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