School building committee, residents debate space cuts for Medford High School project
The Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee met April 27 to discuss making cuts to square footage at a proposed new building.
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
Butterfly Bistro takes flight at Medford's Missituk
During school vacation week, the Missituk School cafeteria was transformed, much to the delight of the entire school community.
Medford facing $1.8M deficit, schools seeking $94M for budget
Medford city officials met in a joint session to discuss a deficit facing the city budget and an additional request from the schools to cover legal obligations for the coming fiscal year.
Medford 2026-27 school calendar leaves no ‘wiggle room’ for extra days off
Medford school officials will be working with union leaders and the community to find a solution to the problems facing the district when it comes to next year’s school calendar.
Medford library director Barbara Kerr to retire
Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr is retiring on April 30 after more than 42 years.
Building committee chair Jenny Graham answers questions, concerns about Medford High School project
The recent decision by the MHS school building committee to approve six designs for further study has caused a ripple of concern across the city. Committee Chair Jenny Graham addresses some of those concerns in this exclusive with GKM.
Medford school officials to re-examine time-off protocols, religious days policies
Medford school officials cancelled classes April 3 after facing a staffing shortage on the Good Friday holiday. Officials will be re-examining their policies and protocols in the upcoming months.
Medford school officials: Budget on target so far
Medford school officials received a status update on the current budget and what is on the horizon for fiscal year 2027.
Medford’s annual Egg Dash brings families out to Hormel
The Medford Recreation Department’s annual Egg Dash and Bunny Photo event has become an annual tradition for families in Medford.
Medford School Committee approves new MCAS Flex Pilot at high school
Medford school officials approved an MCAS Flex Pilot at the high school in order to create a more optimal testing experience for the entire school community.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Medford students doing well overall, problem areas identified
School officials are sharing information from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which provides student data on a variety of mental health issues.
These McGlynn students love math... seriously
McGlynn Elementary School students told school officials how much they love their new ST Math program, which challenges them to problem-solve without instruction from either teachers or the program itself.
Medford school programs, projects on target for this year
Medford school administrators updated the School Committee about the multitude of projects, both academic and structural, currently underway throughout the district.
Sen. Pat Jehlen says it was ‘just time’ to retire after 50 years of public service
After 50 years of public service, Sen. Pat Jehlen says it was time to retire. But don’t count her out, she has an agenda set until her last day in office, Dec. 31, 2026.
Medford eighth-graders excited about participating in Project 351
Jovie LeFleur and Allie Materazzo will be Medford’s ambassadors to Project 351, a nonprofit that teaches eighth graders how to be leaders, build unity and cultivate kindness through service.
Flu still prevalent, COVID-19 rates dropping in Mass.
Flu season is at its peak. State health officials say it has been one of the worst seasons. Rates for other respiratory diseases are low, however.