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Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley to retire at the end of the year
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced today that Medford Police Chief Jack D. Buckley will retire on Dec. 19, 2026, following 28 years of service.
Chris Oates, candidate for state rep in 34th Middlesex, is endorsed by Somerville elected officials
Both leaders pointed to Oates’s focus on the practical work of making Massachusetts more affordable and ensuring that progressive priorities translate into results.
Former State Rep. Sciortino endorses Ruseau in 34th Middlesex
Former State Representative Carl Sciortino is the latest addition to the individuals and organizations supporting Medford School Committee Member Paul Ruseau’s candidacy for state representative.
Sen. Pat Jehlen endorses Christine Barber for state Senate
Retiring senator, who rarely endorses in legislative races, backs Barber to succeed her in the 2nd Middlesex
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Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley to retire at the end of the year
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced today that Medford Police Chief Jack D. Buckley will retire on Dec. 19, 2026, following 28 years of service.
OPINION: Voters deserve higher standards from their candidates
As a first-time candidate for the State House, this moment represents what I’ve come to see as the biggest problem in Massachusetts politics. Candidates for public office face far, far too little scrutiny. And our politics is worse for it.
OPINION: Affordability builds community
We need both market-driven solutions and tenant protections. We need to allow more housing to be built and protect the current residents from profiteers. We need to expand social housing solutions that promise affordable housing for everyone.
OPINION: Why I'm supporting Erika Uyterhoeven in 2nd Middlesex Senate race
Erika knows that the middle-class and working class residents of this state cannot endure more calls for austerity on our part while billionaires and multimillionaires in our state get tax breaks for their private jets.