Medford Bytes

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://friendsofthemf...

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-...

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 em...

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/ 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 ...

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:...

Information for today's introduction was taken from https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth. Today's episode includes an interview with Sophia Hall, Deputy Litigation Director at Lawyers for Civil Rights in Boston.  Thanks so much for listening to today’s episode and as always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can...

This episode includes interviews by Mr. Cormio's 5th-grade class from Robert's Elementary of the Principals of the McGlynn and Andrew's Middle Schools and a few of their students. All of the content for these interviews was made by Mr. Cormio's students!  Thanks so much for listening to today’s episode and as always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you ca...

Today's episode includes an interview with members of the Pride Planning Committee. Make sure to check out the Queer Art Show at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford at 157 High Street THIS Thursday, June 9th from 6-9pm.  A full list of events can be found at http://www.medfordma.org/mayor2/city-events/ Thanks so much for listening today’s episode and as always, if you have feedback a...

Today's episode is an update from Ms. Whalen's 8th-grade class regarding their work to advocate for a change in the student dress code. This topic will be on tonight's agenda for School Committee so you can show up - virtually (https://mps02155-org.zoom.us/j/91697745538) or in person, to show your support for all of their hard work.  Thanks so much for listening today’s episode and as always, if y...

Today's episode includes an interview with a member of the Medford High School's GSA. As stated on their website, https://medfordhighgsa.wordpress.com/about-2/ ,  the Medford High Gay-Straight Alliance is one of the largest GSAs in Massachusetts. We work throughout the high school to create a safer, more accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community and for people of all identities. We often coll...

Thanks to Dave McKenna for the update about actions we can take in response to the recent complaint against the Medford Police Department, Follow this link to read and sign the open letter to Mayor Lungo-Koehn https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/open-letter-to-mayor-lungo-koehn?hash=f7947a86a0ad5cb4ca4639c0115b6a3b&fbclid=IwAR1OKHedol11_vFSBTkAGAx0IxX2kg0ibrN0YrDGXtvP0wFlp2ptrqZFKuY Today's episod...

Information for this note was take from https://www.wgbh.org/news/lifestyle/2022/05/09/listen-up-here-are-the-finalists-of-the-2022-student-podcast-challenge Displeased with their school district's policy restricting students from wearing hats and hoods, a group of middle schoolers plan to challenge the rule at an upcoming school committee meeting. Over the course of this podcast, the students exp...

Today's episode includes a conversation between Danielle and Chelli about their thoughts and reactions to the SCOTUS Draft that argues for the overturning of Roe v Wade.  Here are some resources to follow up on today's episode. We are missing many so if you have some to share, don't hesitate to reach out. Find out who your legislators are by visiting https://malegislature.gov/search/findmylegislat...

This episode includes an interview with Clare Flaherty, owner of Trove Green Provisions. You can find more information about the shop at https://www.trovegreenprovisions.com/ Thanks so much for listening to today’s episode and as always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on...

Today's episode includes an interview with School Committee Member, Mea Mustone. School Committee meets on Mondays at 6:30pm. That meeting for today (May 2nd) can be found here on zoom https://mps02155-org.zoom.us/j/91728927112 as well as in person.  Medford Bytes is also raising money for the Medford High School Gay-Straight Alliance through the sale of t-shirts celebrating Medford's first P...

Today's episode includes an interview with Stefanie Johnson, owner of Swapit. To learn more about Swapit, you can check out their website at https://www.swapit.cool/home-page Medford Bytes is also raising money for the Medford High School Gay-Straight Alliance through the sale of t-shirts celebrating Medford's first Pride event. Support the fundraiser here: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/me...

Today's episode includes an interview with School Committee Member Sharon Hays. She can be reached by email at shays@medford.k12.ma.us or by phone at (339) 545-1201.  Medford Bytes is also raising money for the Medford High School Gay-Straight Alliance through the sale of t-shirts celebrating Medford's first Pride event. Support the fundraiser here: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/medford-by...

Today's episode includes an interview and information about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more information about the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) you can visit https://barcc.org. If you are seeking support related to the impact of sexual violence and you live in Massachusetts you can call the BARCC hotline 24/7 at 1-800-841-8371. If you are outside of Massachusetts you can call the...

Today's episode includes and interview with Carol Nigro and Heather McKinnon of Chapters Coffee Carts, opening soon at the Medford Public Library.  You can follow Chapter's Coffee Carts on Facebook or their website https://www.chapterscoffeecarts.com If you are able to support Chapters, you can visit their Amazon wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/250X2IOA672JT/?ref_=lol_ov_le# You...

Today's episode features an interview with Justine Myers about her business, Acupuncture Together located at 127 Boston Ave in Medford. More information about Acupuncture together can be found at https://acupuncturetogether.com Thanks so much for listening to day’s episode and as always, if you have feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com. You c...

Today's episode included an interview with Jim Silva. Jim can be contacted at jfsilva@smrto.org.   More information about updates regarding the process of Charter Review can be found at http://medfordcharterreview.org/index.html The next meeting of the Charter Review Coalition is scheduled for Next meeting: Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and the zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87516016799?p...

Today’s interview includes a conversation with Laurel Siegel about the following organizations. ArtsAlive Medford Foundation  email is artsalivemedford@gmail.com CACHE in Medford (the Coalition for Arts, Culture and a Healthy Economy) Email - cacheinmedford@gmail.com Website - http://www.cacheinmedford.org Facebook/Instagram CACHE in Medford Twitter @CACHEinMedford Arts Collaborativ...

Today’s episode includes and interview with Anthony Petrelis, host of Beyond Podcast. You can follow Anthony's podcast on twitter and instagram @_beyondpodcast and listen to his podcast on Spotify.  Medford Charter Review Coalition is meeting on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. The Zoom link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784824738?pwd=eFpzQmVHZGtQb0hQS1I0SVRKaFBHdz09 Thanks so much for listeni...

Information gathered for the intro was taken from “Place, Race and Memory: The West Medford Afro-American Remembrance Project”. This book was published by the West Medford Community Center in 2012.  You can follow Front Line of Fresh in Instagram @frontlineoffreshbs where you will also find links to book appointments.  Thanks so much for listening to day’s episode and as always, if you have feedba...

Today's episode includes an interview with Chelli Keshavan. Follow this link for Chelli's whole speech "Racial Reckoning and Restoration" https://docs.google.com/document/d/1myuGWZMNbwwoHhmiFKri429sW9ReUwiMzv0BMWCoIwk/edit?usp=sharing Follow this link for more information about the Chamber of Commerce promo: https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2828/CMS/ShopOS.p...