May 1, 2012 City Announces ‘Green Awards’
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn announced Saturday at the Green Medford Earth Day event the creation of a Green Awards program to recognize businesses and citizens whose improved energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, and other actions to conserve resources are helping to improve Medford today and in the future
May 1, 2012 Medford Seeking Input on Energy Action Plan
The city of Medford and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) will host the first in a series of workshops on reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in Medford on Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3 in Medford City Hall.
May 1, 2012 Mayor announces new Medford Green Awards program
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn announced the creation of a Green Awards program at the Green Medford Earth Day event to recognize businesses and citizens whose improved energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and other actions to conserve resources are helping to improve Medford today and in the future.
April 26, 2012 Medford developing community energy action plan
April 24, 2012 Medford Square Clean Up April 28
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at the Second Annual Medford Square Clean Up on Saturday, April 28th. Green Medford, the City of Medford, and several other organizations are partnering to give Medford Square a good spring cleaning in honor of Earth Day. The cleanup and related activities run from 9 am to Noon. Volunteers will also be able to participate in green art projects, games, live music, and other activities. Mystic Coffee Roaster and Donuts with a Difference will provide morning refreshments, and other local food will also be featured.
April 23, 2012 Medford environmental planners call for public input
The City of Medford has said it will embark on a two-year environmental planning process, in an effort to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and is seeking public input next month.
March 28, 2012 Free Home Energy Efficiency Workshop March 28
Are your energy bills high? Do you spend a lot on natural gas in the winter or a lot on electricity all year round? Do you wish they were lower but you’re not sure what to do about it? Maybe you know what to do about it but you don’t really think you can afford insulation or the improvements it would take? Did you have insulation installed 6 or 7 years ago, or more, and you’re not really sure what else to do? Are you a renter or landlord or a homeowner of a 1-4 family house? Come to CIty Hall Wednesday night, March 28, 2012, to learn what programs are available and what you can do to lower your bills and save energy.
February 20, 2012 Photos from Visiting a Solar Geek Mecca!
February 14, 2012 Medford students learn about electric car repair
Students from the Medford Vocational Technical High School recently had the opportunity to view the Plug-in Prius that the City of Medford has on loan from Toyota to help educate people about electric cars.
February 14, 2012 New Plug-in Prius A Learning Experience for Students
February 14, 2012 Local High School Students Learn About Plug-in Prius
Students from the Medford Vocational Technical High School recently had the opportunity to view the Plug-in Prius that the City of Medford has on loan from Toyota to help educate people about electric cars.
Rich Cormio, Electrical Shop Instructor, explained that his students are studying charging stations and the electrical systems of the various electric cars.
February 14, 2012 City of Medford and Medford Vocational Technical High School-Plug-in Prius that the City of Medford has on loan from Toyota
Students from the Medford Vocational Technical High School recently had the opportunity to view the Plug-in Prius that the City of Medford has on loan from Toyota to help educate people about electric cars.
February 13, 2012 Medford selected for new energy program
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) recently announced that Medford has been selected to participate in MAPC’s new Local Energy Action Program (LEAP).
Through LEAP, which is funded with support from the Barr Foundation, MAPC will be working with Marlborough, Medford, Medway, Stoughton and the towns served by the Reading Municipal Light Department — Lynnfield, North Reading, Reading and Wilmington — to plan for long-range energy efficiency and renewable energy work.
February 7, 2012 Medford Wins Grant to Look into Energy-Saving Opportunities Medford has been awarded a grant to plan and launch innovative energy consumption-reducing projects.
February 7, 2012 Medford Selected For New Energy Program The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today announced that Medford has been selected to participate in MAPC’s new Local Energy Action Program (LEAP). Through LEAP, which is funded with support from the Barr Foundation, MAPC will be working with Marlborough, Medford, Medway, Stoughton, and the towns served by the Reading Municipal Light Department – Lynnfield, North Reading, Reading, and Wilmington – to plan for long-range energy efficiency and renewable energy work.
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February 6, 2012 5 Things: Thermo-Solar Energy to be Considered at Medford High
The city has received a $10,000 state grant to look into whether thermo-solar energy - generated through solar panels - would be feasible at Medford High School, Alicia Hunt, the city's energy efficiency coordinator, said Friday. The energy produced by the panels could potentially be used to heat the high school swimming pool once it is re-opened, she said.
February 3, 2012 Medford signs Verizon contract, school technology and Hormel bonds
Medford Energy Efficiency Coordinator Alicia Hunt also announced the city received a $10,000 technical assistance grant to investigate using solar thermal heating for the Medford High School swimming pool.
January 3, 2012 Mayor Michael J. McGlynn puts forth plans, vision for Medford in 2012
Citizens of Medford, honored guests, friends and family, we gather together having been challenged by world-wide economic conditions, rising costs and fewer revenues. Yet, in Medford we are inspired by optimism and defined by accomplishment.
I firmly believe that Medford has turned the corner. We have stemmed the tide of the greatest economic recession since the Great Depression. Together, we have created a vibrant economic base that has enabled Medford to be in its strongest financial position in many years.
October 2, 2011 Photos: Medford's Harvest Your Energy Festival
Despite the dreary weather, everyone had a blast at this year's Harvest Your Energy Festival. The behind event was held behind the McGlynn Middle School and brought together the community around educating and encouraging green energy.
September 30, 2011 Energy fest, a 5K, and reenactors in Medford this weekend
Medford is hopping this weekend with a full slate of community events.
On Saturday, the Medford Harvest Your Energy Festival will take place at the base of the McGlynn Elementary School turbine, "Windy," from 1 to 4 p.m.
September 26, 2011 Hundreds attend Malden River Festival
The second annual Malden River Festival at the Park at River’s Edge drew hundreds of residents from the Tri-City Area to the Malden Riverfront to celebrate the river and the beautiful Park at River’s Edge.
September 22. 2011 More municipalities eager to tap state for wind turbine subsidies
In the middle of Tropical Storm Irene, Alicia Hunt was staring at her computer and cheering for the wind to blow faster. As the storm settled over Medford, she monitored a website that calculates how much energy a city-owned wind turbine is producing.
“It made the same amount of electricity that a house in Medford would use for a month,’’ said Hunt, Medford’s energy efficiency coordinator.
September 2, 2011 BACK TO SCHOOL: Building improvements made to Medford schools
When Medford students return to school on Sept. 7, they will likely notice some new changes to the buildings where they spend most of their days each year.
“The summer of 2011 has been a productive one,” Superintendent Roy E. Belson wrote in an Aug. 23 report to School Committee members. “The buildings are clean, supplies have been ordered and filled and the buildings are ready for a walkthrough and the first day of school.”
August 22, 2011 - Medford Cub Scout camp a success at Riverbend Park
Alicia Hunt, Medford Energy Efficiency coordinator, spoke with campers about the city’s clean energy initiatives, including the wind turbine at Riverbend Park.
August 4, 2011 Medford Schools to Get Solar Panels
It's back to the future - of energy - for Medford public schools.
Schools in Medford are already home to a wind turbine, now there are plans to bring solar panels to elementary and middle schools, Mayor Michael McGlynn announced at a recent school committee meeting.
August 3, 2011 Medford plans installation of solar panels at local schools
Don’t be alarmed if you see something strange being installed along the top of Medford’s schools this fall.
The Medford School Committee last week cleared the way for solar panels on the roofs when they unanimously approved the leasing at a July 26 meetiNSk
July 13, 2011 - Toyota loans Medford new Prius for six-week test drive
Medford has a new toy — an unreleased electric/hybrid version of the brand new Toyota Prius — and for the next six weeks, the city will be test driving the vehicle, as part of the company’s research and development program, which lends upcoming models to organizations with fleets of gas-powered cars.
July 8, 2011- Medford Test Drives Plug-In Prius
The newest vehicle in Medford's fleet can power up by plugging into any three-prong outlet.
The city is taking part in a test program where municipalities give Toyota's not-yet-released plug-in hybrid Prius as test run.
July 8, 2011 - City Testing New Toyota Prius
Over the next few weeks locals might catch a glimpse of a brand new Toyota Prius that isn’t even on the market yet. According to city Energy Efficiency Coordinator Alicia Hunt, Medford is taking advantage of a demonstration program offered by Toyota and will be testing out a plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius that has yet to become available to consumers.
June 28, 2011 - Medford residents get free way to check energy efficiency
Thanks to the Medford Public Library, residents can now plug in to try and save on their energy costs.
Starting this week, four digital "Kill A Watt" energy meters are available for loan from the Medford Public Library.
June 27, 2011 - Library to Help Residents Measure Home Energy
On June 27, the Medford Public Library will begin lending packets to library card holders that will help them to track and conserve energy. The Kill-A-Watt electricity usage monitor is a small device that measures how much power a plug-in appliance is using at the moment, and how much energy it consumes over time.
June 27, 2011 - "Kill-a-Watt" Meters Available at Library
On June 27, the Medford Public Library will begin lending packets to library card holders that will help them to track and conserve energy.
June 24, 2011 - Medford Public Library to lend Kill-A-Watt meters to track power usage
On June 27, the Medford Public Library will begin lending packets to library card holders that will help them to track and conserve energy.
May 24, 2011 - Medford to compete in the 2011 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition
Medford High School has been selected to participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings to help improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and protect the environment.
May 23, 2011 - Medford group wins prestigious EPA Environmental Merit Award
On May 12, the Green Up Clean Up 2010 Organizing Team from Grace Episcopal Church in Medford sat with representatives from the Boston Bruins, the president of the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) in Boston’s Faneuil Hall to receive a 2011 EPA Environmental Merit Award.
May 18, 2011 - Local Group Wins EPA Award
The six members of the Green Up Clean Up team recognized a need in our community and worked with community organizations and local businesses to organize community beautification and cleanups in playgrounds and parks throughout the City of Medford
May 15, 2011 - Local Group Wins EPA Merit Award
The six members of the Green Up Clean Up team recognized a need in our community and worked with community organizations and local businesses to organize community beautification and cleanups in playgrounds and parks throughout the City of Medford
April 29, 2011 - City of Medford Arbor Day Celebration
Video of celebration produced by Jack Dempsey, Medford Public Schools/MHS-TV15
April 25, 2011 - City Plans Events for Arbor Day
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2011, Mayor McGlynn, the Office of Energy and Environment and the City Forestry Department are holding two events on Friday, April 29th.
Mayor McGlynn and the Office of Energy and Environment encourage you to celebrate the 40th Earth Day this Friday April 22 by doing something beneficial for the environment
April 16, 2011 - Mystic River Watershed Association celebrates Earth Day
Medford — Several organizations are joining together for the second consecutive year to coordinate several events for Earth Day in the Lower Mystic River Watershed in Medford, Somerville, Malden, Everett, Chelsea and East Boston. Comprising the “Mystic Community Earth Day,” the events will take place on Saturday, April 30th in honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) and will focus on improving areas along the river, while drawing attention to the needs of the watershed as a whole.
March 25, 2011 - Medford urges residents to participate in Earth Hour
Medford — Mayor Michael J. McGlynn and Medford’s Office of Energy and Environment are urging all Medford residents to participate in the Global Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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