West Medford Community Center

07/23/2026

Highlighting some of the great community moments we’ve had this year.

The holiday gains a broader meaning with the reading of Douglass's famous Fourth of July speech

07/23/2026

Friends and family of home owning Medford Seniors please help spread the word. Many Seniors says that they are unaware of the deadlines of this program because it’s online. Here’s the details for Opening the Senior Work Off Real Estate Tax Abatement Program

Medford seniors, age 60 and up, can reduce real estate taxes by temporarily working for the City

Program Info Session to be held on July 28 at 1 p.m. at Senior Center

The City of Medford Council on Aging and Office of the Assessor invites seniors, ages 60 and over, to apply for the Senior Work-Off Abatement Program. Through this program, seniors have the opportunity to lower their real estate tax payments by temporarily working for the City. Preference will be given to Seniors that have not participated in previous years.

The work program will begin on September 8, 2026, and must be completed on or before February 12, 2027.

Please be aware that there are only approximately 20 spots available for the program and certain positions will require specific skill sets. Senior veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Only one applicant will be selected per household. Applicants must be owner-occupants.

The Council on Aging and Assessor’s Office will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center (101 Riverside Ave.) to share information and answer questions.

All applications must be completed and returned to the Medford Senior Center by August 11, 2026 at 3pm.

To obtain the application packet, contact Pam Kelly at [email protected] or 781-396-6010.

Timeline of program:

July 28th at 1:00pm – Public meeting held at the senior center to disperse the packets and answer questions to interested individuals.

August 11th by 3:00 p.m.: completed packets must be returned to the senior center.

August 18th - 12 p.m.: pull lottery of the twenty individuals.

August 24-31: notify department heads and qualified individuals.

September 8th: workers may begin assignments.

February 12, 2027: all work must be completed.

07/22/2026

💙 When Faith Meets Action 💙
Some days remind us just how powerful community, service, and generosity can be.
Yesterday, we had the privilege of welcoming Brian Sisitzky and Nat Breen from the Cummings Foundation to the West Medford Community Center. Brian shared that he has reached an incredible milestone—50 years of service to the Cummings Foundation. Over those decades, he has visited countless organizations, yet he told us that only a handful of those experiences have stayed with him throughout the years.
To our surprise and deep gratitude, one of those unforgettable visits was here at the Center.
Brian spoke about the joy he experienced spending time with our vibrant seniors and witnessing firsthand the impact of our Elder Services programs. He shared how impressed he was by the sense of connection, dignity, and community he saw, and how strongly he felt about the importance of the work being done here.
In honor of his 50 years as a tenant in Cummings Properties and 10 years of service to the foundation, Bill and Joyce Cummings gifted Brian the opportunity to direct charitable funds to an organization of his choosing. After thoughtful reflection, Brian chose the West Medford Community Center.
He informed us that WMCC will receive a $20,000 gift from the Cummings Foundation.
We are humbled, honored, and deeply moved.
This gift is more than financial support—it is a powerful affirmation of our mission and a reflection of the extraordinary people who make this community so special. It reinforces what we know to be true: when compassion, service, and faith are put into action, lives are changed.
To Brian, Nat, Bill and Joyce Cummings, and everyone at the Cummings Foundation, thank you for believing in our work and investing in our community. Your generosity will help us continue creating opportunities for connection, support, and belonging for those we serve every day.
Today, we celebrate not only this remarkable gift, but also the enduring impact that one person's lifetime of service can have on countless others.
With heartfelt gratitude, thank you. 💙

07/22/2026

🏀 Game On Tonight! 🏀
Despite the earlier rain, basketball is still on! We'll have a delayed start at 6:30 PM, with games beginning at 7:00 PM.
Thanks for your flexibility—we look forward to seeing everyone tonight! 🏀

07/13/2026

Lunch is served at Dugger Park playground. Today’s menu is chicken nuggets, rice & beans, and mixed veggies, an orange and milk. Here for 1hr until 12:30pm. Free lunch program for kids and teens.

07/11/2026

There’s still time to join our free community event, “Reading Frederick Douglass Together.”

07/10/2026

It that time of year again National Night Out in Medford. Mark your calendar for August 4th from 5-8pm at Hormel Stadium! Great family fun with our men and women in blue. 🚔💙

6:00pm: Xtreme Ninja Martial Arts Center Demo
6:30pm: Jody's School of Dance Performance
7:00pm: Mystic Players Revival Performance

We're excited for some new local organizations to be showcased at this year's National Night Out!

6:00pm: Xtreme Ninja Martial Arts Center Demo
6:30pm: Jody's School of Dance Performance
7:00pm: Mystic Players Revival Performance

Join us August 4th from 5-8pm at Hormel Stadium!

07/10/2026

🐟📚The West Medford Community Center’s After School Youth Club (AYC) participated in The Mystic River Herring Mural called GO FISH at the end of the school year.
Cecily Miller, who led the project, brought us blank herrings to put our creative twist on it while learning about the project and answer questions about the herrings in the Mighty Mystic. Even our own Terry E. Carter read some poetry and painted a fish.
In total there are 1,500 of these hand-painted paper river herring that are making their run on brick buildings throughout Arlington. WMCC is proud to represent a small piece in this wonderful project for Medford.
As our friends at Mystic River Watershed Association puts it, “It celebrates one of our watershed’s largest ecological success stories – the restoration of the once-decimated river herring.”

This is a temporary art piece. Visit the mural in person before it swims away! Starts at the Fox Library and swims on over to the neighboring businesses. 🐟🐟

Learn more about GO FISH! >>> https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/?blm_aid=1545826305

07/10/2026