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Exploring Medford Square __//** Medford, Massachusetts is located three cities north of Boston, which is almost 15 minutes without traffic on the highway. This city is situated along the Mystic River, which at one end connects to the Charles River. Back in the day the area was formally owned by a man named Matthew Cradock. Medford did not become a city until 1892, even though it was founded in 1630. The area became a prominent area for making items such as bricks, tile, clipper ships, Medford crackers, and Medford Rum. Some may not know that the song “Jingle Bells” was written here, which was inspired by a sleigh race. Some local attractions include the Peter Tufts House, the Slave Wall, Amelia Earhart’s house, Medford City Hall, and much more. There are many schools here including: two middle schools, one high school, on vocational school, on disciplinary school, and a few elementary schools. Tufts University is also located in the city of Medford.

The center of a town or the center of a city is a place where people can go to and get the things that they want or the things that they need. Medford Square, located in Medford, Massachusetts, can be considered the center of the city. It is constructed of buildings varying from restaurants, banks, stores, and business offices. The city hall is located at one end, and on the other end is one of the few parochial schools. You can grab a bite to eat, pick up groceries, make bank transactions, and more, while visiting here. Medford Square always has people walking around, or going into the local businesses. There are many different people with many different backgrounds walking about. The people range from Asians, all the way down to South Americans. Since I live in Medford I know a lot about it.

While exploring all the places around a person will be able to use all of their senses. You will be able to taste the local food, hear the sounds around you, touch the doors of the local businesses, and much more. One end of the square starts off with Saint Josephs School, then the Medford Public Library, then some local businesses. Some of these local businesses include CVS Pharmacy, a few hair salons, a flower shop, a dentist office, and more. The opposite end of the square starts off with Hyatt Place, senior housing, some more local businesses.

While hanging out in Medford Square you can wither deposit or withdraw money from an account at one or more of the following: Brookline Bank, Century Bank, Citizens Bank, Members Plus Credit Union, or the Bank of America ATM. More people tend to walk into the friendlier banks. The customer wants their problems and issues to be handled by someone who knows what they are doing, and someone who has a good attitude. The banks located in the square sort of show what Medford is like. We are all connected here, and are all friendly. Everyone knows everyone. People here come from all over, but are able to adapt to their surroundings. Certain people will go into certain places though. Medford Square is definitely a hangout area. You will see people of all ages, and of all races. There are predominantly older people here, because all the local schools are currently in session, but when school is out there are kids ranging all over in age hanging around here. On the early release days the square is packed with the local middle school and high school kids, who order lunch, or just hang out. Some will be on their phones talking to their friends or family. Who knows what they are talking about? They could be talking about anything. They may even be riding on their bikes while talking on their phones. This may cause them to not pay attention, and I am sure that people don’t go to a town center to bump into someone who isn’t paying attention. They people on their bikes may not realize the historical landmarks, or the old buildings around them. History is everything, because it helps make a person who they are.

Hearing is a very important part of a person’s life, and how they function. While in Medford Square I heard many things. Some helped me realize what Medford Square was like back in the day. The sounds of the seagulls overhead caused me to think about what they wanted. Did they want food? Or were they just flying from place to place? I also heard someone flying down the river in a small motor boat. My guess was that they were in a rush. The centers of towns also tend to be places where people can go to quickly, or travel through quickly. Some may not want to spend time waiting in a long line to pick up one item. In Medford Square you can hear ambulances go through every once in a while. They are either going to the few senior housing complexes, or the local hospital. This shows that people here are willing to help anyone who needs help. The center of town need to have a place where people can go if they get injured, or they feel sick. Medford is all about helping people when they need help.

The classic center of town is a place where you can go and taste food you have never tasted, or food that you have tasted before. There may be some that you want to taste, and there may be some that you don’t want to taste. In and around Medford Square you can experience many cultures. We have many Italians, some Brazilians, many Hispanics, and much more. Experiencing different cultures shows what the center of a town is like. Some of the foods available to taste in Medford include burgers, fries, pizza, chicken parm, Greek food, and much more. The population is constantly changing, and we are being introduced to many different foods and many different cultures. Medford Square doesn’t really show this change, but if you walk around Medford you will realize what I am talking about. Medford Square is tha place you go if you want to know what is happening in Medford. While here you can also taste the river air on your tongue.

It is often said that touching and feeling something will help someone be more aware. It may also help someone understand what they are holding. The center of town is a place where everything, to a certain extent, is available to touch and feel. Medford Square is open to everyone. People can go into all the local businesses and explore all the things around them. One business that shows this is Wards Gifts. They are kind of a higher priced store that sells gifts that you can get for people. You can try things before you buy them using the sampled that they have out. Medford Square is a place where people are friendly, and all connected. If I was to walk into one of the places, people would automatically know who I am. This would show how people get to know each other. If people are friendly, than more people would know them, and want to talk to them. Medford Square tells you a lot about what Medford is all about, but not everything. Here you can feel comfortable about anything.

What would life be like if we could not smell anything? I could never imagine what life would be like if I could not smell anything. In Medford Square there are a variety of different smells. These smells can help show a little bit about Medford. While in the square I smelled all the food. To me, food can describe a person. For example, the Italian food and American food gave the strongest smell. This kind of shows what Medford is about, because there are loads of Italians here. You can also smell the river air. Medford was once a town where clipper ships (tall ships) would go through for business. It is hard to imagine, because there are no huge ships going through here today. The Mystic river today is nasty, and is filled with leaves that can damage a prop or something else on the boat. Being able to smell the river air took me back in time. I was able to tell what Medford was like. Being able to see into the past is something that can help a person get through life. They will learn things they had never learned before.

Medford Square is full of a variety of things for someone to do, and that is why it is the center of town. Here you can smell the salty air, make a bank transaction, buy medication, and much more. To me a town/city center is a place where you can go and not worry about anything harmful. A person can go here and have a good time, and meet new people. I go here to run quick errands, or just hang out with friends. Town centers are places to meet and enjoy yourself. So go out and explore your local town center. You will see what I mean when you do so.