Medford Bytes

Today's episode includes a conversation with Erin Dowd from Moms Demand Action. More information about the organization and the Be Smart initiative can be found at https://momsdemandaction.org and https://besmartforkids.org 

The next Medford Moms Demand Action local team membership meeting is on October 16th at 3:30 PM in Medford. Please feel free to reach out to Erin  at [email protected] for details and can join moms by texting the word JOIN to the number 64433.

On September 12th the Medford School Committee voted to pass the Secure Storage Notification Resolution.

Today's episode includes a conversation with Kate Quinn from Medford Recreations about the Adaptive Sports Program. Kate can be reached at  [email protected] and more information about Medford Recreation can be found on their website at www.MedfordRecreation.org. The Inclusion Request form that Kate mentions can be found here  5968_medford_rec_inclusion_services_request.pdf (myrec.com) More information about how to volunteer for these programs can be found here Medford Recreation: Adaptive Programming (myrec.com)

As an update to last week's episode, the primary election results are as follows: Maura Healy (D) and Geoff Diehl (R) for Governor, Kim Driscoll (D) and Leah Allen (R) for Lt Governor; Andrea Campbell (D) and James McMahon III (R) for Attorney General; William Galvin and Rayla Campbell for Secretary of State; Deborah Goldberg(D) for Treasurer; Christopher Dempsey (D) and Anthony Amore (R) for Auditor and—in an extremely close race Paul Donato for State Representative for the 35th district.

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Welcome to Season 3! Today we discuss this Fall's local and state elections with City Council Vice President, Zac Bears.  Thanks so much for listening today’s episode and as always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email [email protected]. You can also subscribe, rate and review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts. Thanks so much for listening.

Today's interview includes a conversation with Nicole Mossalam, canditate for state representative of Massachusett's 35th district. Fofr more information about her campaign, you can visit https://votemossalam.com/

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Today's interview includes a conversation with Alysia LaGambina, Community Social Worker for the City of Medford. For more information about resources mentioned in this episode, you can visit  https://medfordma.org/departments/health-department/

For more information about Substance Use Recovery Support in Medford you can visit: https://medfordma.org/departments/health-department-2/recovery-coach/

You can access the Request for Service form here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6bba54fa9fc144dab418b356d4324b20

For other resources to support yourself or a loved one with substance use disorder, you can also access the BSAS Helpline at https://helplinema.org/ or you can call 800.327.5050

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Today's episode includes an interview with Marie Cassidy and Caroline Cohen about the Medford Family Network. For more information about the MFN you can visit https://www.themedfordfamilynetwork.org/ and for more information about Friends of the Medford Family Network you can visit https://friendsofthemfn.org/home.

For more information about tickets to the Gala you can visit https://friendsofthemfn.org/gala and use promo code EARLYBIRD for 20% off until August 10. For information about sponsorship you can visit https://friendsofthemfn.org/galasupport.

For more information about Prop 2 1/2 you can visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/proposition-2-12-and-tax-rate-process.

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Today's interview includes an interview with Nichole Mossalam on her reactions and reflections to the the reversal of Roe Vs Wade.  Nichole is also running for State Representative. For more information on her campaign you can visit https://votemossalam.com/

If you or someone you know is looking for support around the impact to sexual violence, you have reach out to the BARCC Hotline at 1-800-841-8371 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline through RAINN at 1-800-656-4673. 

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Today's episode includes an interview with Laura Rotolo, attorney at the ACLU. This conversation is co-hosted by Chelli Keshavan. Laura mentions the Mass Beyond Roe Coalition and more information can be found on their website at https://massbeyondroe.com/.

For more information about the MFN Gala and how to buy tickets or become a sponsor, you can visit https://friendsofthemfn.org/galasupport or email [email protected].

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Today's episode included a conversation with Caitlin Egleson about her legal work with queer couples as well as her personal reflections on parenting. For more information on her legal practice, you can visit her website at https://www.eglesonsturges.com/

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Today's episode includes and interveiw about the Medford Farmer's Market. More infomation about the Farmer's Market can be found in the following places

website: www.medfordfarmersmarket.org - easiest way to find links to get involved, check our latest news, sign up for our newsletter, or find other information

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedfordFarmerMkt

Insta: @medfordfarmersmarket

email: [email protected]

For more information about the city’s budget crisis, please go to https://www.fundmedford.com and participate in the City Council Meeting on Tuesday June 28th to share feedback.

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