Letter to the Editor – One Day in Medford
Dear Editor,
As a Medford resident, I recently realized that everything I need to do is right here in my own neighborhood; no need to travel out of town. I’ll give an example of just a few of the hidden gems in this beautiful hamlet.
I awoke one sunny morning and, using the clean and abundant bike lanes, rode my bicycle to the Medford Athletic Complex at 2151 Horseblock Road. There was an opening to play Pickleball, so I jumped in and played free for about an hour with three other friendly Medford residents. Afterwards, I walked the short distance to the beautifully manicured soccer field and did interval sprints on the soft grass for about 20 minutes.
I pedaled my bike to the Longwood Library located at 800 Middle Country Road, Middle Island. While not exactly in Medford, it’s the library of use for Medford residents. I enjoyed listening to a great band, of which they have many free concerts throughout the year, in the spacious community room. I spoke briefly with my two favorite librarians: Bridgett, who is well-versed in Greek mythology as I am, and Carl, who is my go-to guy for all things, specifically exercise and weight training.
I was famished at this point, so I sped over to the Dairy Queen at 2846 Route 112 and was met by my favorite DQ employee, Deanna, who is not only knowledgeable regarding all aspects of her work, but is also extremely personable, always greeting guests with a warm “hello” and a friendly smile. I ordered a value meal that came with chicken strips, fries, soda, and a sundae for the incredibly low price of $8 plus change. Patty, one of the sister owners, greeted me and we had a wonderful conversation.
Right next door to DQ is the Medford Branch of the Patchogue-Medford Library. I strode into this “Little Library That Could” and went to the computer station which has the most comfortable chairs I’ve ever sat in. I checked my email and read the newspaper. I spoke with librarian Christine, who is a fellow writer. We spoke about poetry and short stories, and I checked out a book she had suggested. I headed over to Medford Memorial Park at 2215 Route 112 and sat at a bench reading the book I got from the library.
Medford is vibrant with many activities and places of interest. If you live in Medford, take advantage of your hometown. If you don’t live in Medford, take a trip here and try all that it has to offer. It has many more hidden gems that I guarantee you’ll love.
Sincerely, R.P. Infantino – Medford
