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Medford, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Medford has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 3 posted holiday trash changes, 11 confirmed events. Every item links to the town's own page.
Photo: John Phelan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0About Medford
Medford was a rum town and then a shipbuilding town. The Medford Historical Society says John Hall made rum a business there around 1715 to 1720, and that by 1830 the Lawrence family was the only firm still making it; the distillery's closing was announced on June 15, 1905, and GrandTen Distilling began making a new Medford Rum in 2013.
The first Medford shipyard was founded in 1802 by Thatcher Magoun, and from 1802 to 1873 builders in 10 yards built 568 ships. The society also notes that much of south and east Medford sat on clay that went into 19th-century bricks.
Today the Chevalier Theatre, run by Bill Blumenreich Presents since 2017, books national acts into a hall it lists at 1,900 capacity. Our longer neighbor's guide has the winter lineup and the new Clippership Connector river path.
Sources: Medford Historical Society: Medford Rum, Medford Historical Society: Brick by Brick walking tour, Chevalier Theatre.
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Snow and trash rules at a glance
- Overnight winter parking. Homes with a driveway or garage may not park on the street over 1 hour between 12 a.m. Details below
- Snow emergencies. The city declares a snow emergency at its discretion. Details below
- Holiday trash. 3 posted changes: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's. Details below
- Christmas trees. Medford's 2026-27 calendar shows holiday tree collection the weeks of Jan 3 and Jan 10, 2027, opposite your recycling week. Details below
Winter parking and snow rules in Medford
Standing rule. Homes with a driveway or garage may not park on the street over 1 hour between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. Any car left 48 straight hours on a public way can be towed. Snow Policies ↗
Snow emergencies. The city declares a snow emergency at its discretion. No parking on listed Emergency Arteries (towed); one-side parking on other streets; permit rules not enforced. Violators ticketed and towed. Snow Policies ↗
Towing. Stephen's Automotive Transport, 60 Union St, 781-396-8697. Only Medford Police issue tickets and order tows.
Alerts. The city announces snow emergencies by Reverse 911 calls, emails and texts, plus the city homepage, local media and social media. Sign up with your street address. Medford alerts signup (Everbridge) ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-393-2418. Rules as of November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Medford
Thanksgiving. Thu Nov 26 is a delay holiday on the 2026-27 city calendar: collections slide one day for the rest of that week (Friday to Saturday). Source ↗
Christmas. Fri Dec 25 is a delay holiday on the 2026-27 city calendar: collections slide one day, so Friday pickups run Saturday. Source ↗
New Year's. Fri Jan 1, 2027 is a delay holiday on the 2026-27 city calendar: collections slide one day, so Friday pickups run Saturday. Source ↗
Collection by WM (trash/recycling); Casella (yard and holiday trees). City-funded weekly trash, every-other-week recycling (blue/green lids). WM 800-972-4545; DPW 781‑393‑2417.
Christmas trees. Medford's 2026-27 calendar shows holiday tree collection the weeks of Jan 3 and Jan 10, 2027, opposite your recycling week. Question or miss: Casella at [email protected] or SeeClickFix. Source ↗
Events in Medford
Fri, Nov 13 · 8 pm
Dweezil Zappa: DZ20, Like Father Like Son
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa plays his father Frank Zappa's music.
Sat, Nov 14 · 7 pm
Small Town Murder (live podcast)
Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman bring their true-crime comedy podcast on tour.
Mon, Nov 16 · through Dec 21 · 3:30 pm
Bilingual Arabic Story Time (ages 3‑6)
A monthly story time celebrating Arabic language and culture for ages 3-6; all levels of Arabic welcome and no registration.
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 pm
Family Craft Night: Button Art (ages 6+)
A hands-on family craft evening making button art, with all supplies provided; registration is required.
Thu, Nov 19 · through Dec 17 · 3:30 pm
Lego Club (ages 5+)
A drop-in Lego building session on the floor for kids ages 5 and up; no registration needed.
Opens Sun, Nov 22 · Nov 22
Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market
A one-day holiday edition of the Medford Farmers Market outside City Hall. The city listing has only a poster and no vendor list.
Opens Wed, Dec 2 · Dec 2
Winter Extravaganza
A city-listed winter event on the city calendar; details to come.
Mon, Dec 14 · 3:30 pm
America is Wild! An Interactive Wildlife Adventure (ages 7‑12)
Wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm leads kids ages 7-12 through hands-on wildlife challenges; registration is required.
Near Medford
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Movie Night at the Malden Public Library, Malden · Nov 18 · about 2 mi
- YA Movie Matinee at the Malden Public Library, Malden · Nov 19 · about 2 mi
- American Mahjong for Beginners, Malden · Dec 3 · about 2 mi
- Board Game Night for Adults, Malden · Dec 9 · about 2 mi
- The Union Square Jingle: Shop, Sip and Mingle, Somerville · Dec 6 · about 2 mi
- Midwinter Revels 2026: An American Celebration of the Solstice, Cambridge · Dec 11 - Dec 28 · about 3 mi
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