Clinton Ellsworth Johnson Jr.
Clinton was born in Woburn, Mass., to Clinton E. Johnson Sr. and Florence O. Keller on December 27, 1946. He was raised in the vibrant community of West Medford.
Special to Gotta Know Medford
Medford residents to take part in the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Funds raised through the Walk help the Alzheimer’s Association advance critical research efforts while providing free support, education, and resources to families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
OPINION: Anniversaries
By Jane Collins It’s been 250 years since the founding of the United States; 25 years since the attacks of 9/11. What has this country learned in the interim? On July 4, we should have been celebrating the survival of our democracy. Instead, we worried about our democracy
Medford Kiwanis invites you to 'Taste of Italy'
The event will feature tastings from area restaurants, food purveyors, bakeries, and beverage providers. Guests can enjoy a wide range of Italian cuisine and other local favorites.
Medford resident Michael Ferrari to star as Ralph in "Bouncers" at The Modern Theatre
Director Bill Doncaster: “I wouldn’t be the first to say it’s a great show for people who think they don’t like theater. It can turn from hilariously crass to deadly serious on a dime, and it’s hard to know what comes next, and how it gets there.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why is the Mayor trying to derail the zoning process…again?
"This move from the mayor bugged me enough to write about it directly because it’s not really about the zoning. It's a political jab." -- Matt Leming
Kiwanis Club of Medford donates $40,000 to support community in 2026
These contributions represent the club’s continued commitment to strengthening the community and supporting children, families, seniors, education, healthcare, youth programs, and local organizations.
Capt. Covino promoted to temporary deputy chief ahead of Chief Buckley's retirement
“This organizational restructuring gives officers and new command staff the opportunity to continue to learn the management operations under Chief Buckley for the next three months, making the eventual onboarding of the new chief as seamless as possible,” Mayor Lungo-Koehn said.
Longtime Medford banking leaders to oversee Everett Bank expansion
“We believe banking should be accessible, approachable and practical. We knew as soon as we met Malinda and Tina they were the perfect fit.” - Everett Bank President and CEO Richard J. O’Neil Jr.
'Ghost Light' exhibition opening at Arts Collaborative Medford
The exhibition takes its name from the theater tradition of the ghost light: a single light left burning on an otherwise empty stage after the audience has gone and the curtain has fallen.
Join Team BILT for the Flutie 5K for Autism in October
The following was submitted by Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT): Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT) is inviting members of the Medford community to join Team BILT at the Flutie 5K for Autism on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Natick High School, 15 West St., Natick, sponsored by the Doug Flutie Jr.
OPINION: ICE presence in Medford is on the increase
Julia Hendrix: "Prior to the effective date (September 1 to November 3) for the Protect Act to go into enforcement, it’s important for the city of Medford to implement a plan to make sure that the Act is being followed in Medford."
Black plastic and food, not a match made in heaven
Prabitha Natarajan: "A study found that some black plastic household items and black plastic takeout containers have toxic flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in them. That's because the black plastic is created using plastic recycled from electronic waste."
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protect Medford’s families, vote YES on Question 9
Erin Dowd: "In 2024, our state legislature passed landmark gun safety legislation (An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws) to keep pace with changing technology and protect our neighborhoods. Now, a repeal effort on the ballot threatens to dismantle these vital protections."
Author to give talk on Medford woman at heart of one of America’s most notorious unsolved crimes
Mann’s book has been praised by reviewers for offering the first account of the notorious crime that's more focused on the victim than her killer. Critics lauded Mann's ability to reconstruct the life of Elizabeth Short without exploiting her tragic death.
Middlesex Sheriff and Medford Police warn of scammers posing as law enforcement
A Medford resident reported losing $7,500 to a scammer posing as a member of the Middlesex Sheriff's Office.