Medford High Evacuates Due to Strong Sewer Smell

Medford High School experienced an early dismissal on Monday after a strong sewer smell was detected throughout the Massachusetts school building. Students and staff were evacuated around 11 a.m. as a precaution while the Medford Fire Department inspected the premises. A drain company was also called to the scene to locate and unclog the source of the backup, which was reported in the B2 hallway.

While all other Medford schools continued with their normal schedules, a decision regarding Monday's after-school activities and sports at Medford High has yet to be announced. School officials expressed gratitude for the students' and staff's cooperation during the evacuation. The current school building, completed in 1971, has undergone renovations in the past, and town leaders are preparing for further upgrades.

Discussions are ongoing for future renovations, with a meeting scheduled for Tuesday to finalize the project's scope. Construction for these planned upgrades is tentatively scheduled to commence in June 2028 and is expected to conclude by the end of 2031, ensuring a modernized facility for the future.