Medford City Council Resident Services & Public Engagement Comm 10/07/26

The Medford City Council Resident Services & Public Engagement Committee met on October 7, 2026. The committee reviewed plans for the City Council newsletter and neighborhood ward meetings, including follow-up from the first meeting and scheduling and outreach for upcoming ward meetings. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending approvals were identified.

The committee discussed a draft update to Medford’s noise ordinance, including proposed construction hours, decibel limits, enforcement responsibilities, and fines. Members agreed to seek input from residents, businesses, and relevant city departments; the draft was kept in committee by a 4–0 vote, with one member absent. Members also reviewed recommendations for improving the city website, including content updates, navigation, accessibility, language access, and online services. The committee plans to solicit public input and invite the communications office and IT department to discuss capabilities, constraints, and resource needs. No website project, platform purchase, or budget allocation was approved; the item remained in committee.