In Medford, Friday, Feb. 6
Today, we have a heads-up for you, plus a poll you can take ahead of the Superbowl, and a list of some things happening in Medford today.
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Vacant building owners in Medford could end up paying a price
The Planning & Permitting Committee is floating an ordinance update that would force landlords to register their vacant or abandoned properties and to pay a fee.
School Committee approves educational plan for Medford High School project
The educational plan is a requirement of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Program’s Feasibility Study.
Medford School Committee names Suzanne Galusi as permanent superintendent
The Medford School Committee this week named Dr. Suzanne Galusi as the new permanent superintendent for Medford Public Schools, pending contract negotiations.
Medford Square rezoning discussion back on track
City Council and Community Development reboot rezoning efforts
Police investigate anonymous threat to Medford High School
The high school was placed into "secure" mode while police conducted a canine search for ballistics.
What it means to me to be a conscientious objector
For Medford resident Judy Scribner-Moore, being a conscientious objector meant putting her money where her ethics were. And she did it. Here’s how.
School Committee receives draft of Educational Plan for Medford High School project
Medford residents are welcome to read the draft of the educational plan for the new high school building and comment before the School Committee votes on whether to accept the document on Feb. 2, 2026.
How many people are homeless in Medford? A count is happening tonight
The count could potentially enable Medford to receive more funding for services or lead more non-profits to open up in the city to provide services.
New mental health practice opens in Medford
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn will be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony today at 3 p.m.
Medford digs out from 14 inches of snow
Medford was digging out from Winter Storm Fern, which dropped at least 14 inches of snow Jan. 25-26.
City officials make clear ICE is not welcome in Medford
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn takes a stand after federal agents kill a second person in Minneapolis.
Snow emergency in Medford starting Sunday morning
First major cold blast to be followed by the first major snowstorm of 2026 on tap for the weekend!
StonehamBank sponsors 2026 coffee cart at Medford library
Operated by INspire Cafe, an initiative of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North, the mobile coffee cart provides meaningful, paid employment and job-readiness training to individuals of all abilities.
Rep. Christine Barber seeks Senate seat with progressive record, health policy expertise
State Rep. Christine P. Barber announced her candidacy for the Massachusetts Second Middlesex Senate seat.