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Editor’s Note: Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949.
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Medford officials say so long, farewell to outgoing colleagues
Two School Committee members and one City Councilor are praised for their service as they wind up their time on their respective boards.
Medford officials get an earful about reduction in trash pickup
Among residents’ concerns are overflowing trash bins and foul odors from soiled diapers, meat wrappers, and pet waste sitting in trash bins for two weeks. Many said they worry this will exacerbate current rat infestations, while others said it will create rat problems in new areas.
OPINION: How bi-weekly trash pickup can work for us
An information session about waste collection in Medford will take place tonight at 6 p.m. Join by Zoom or watch on Comcast 22 or Verizon 43.
Medford Police seeking ID of suspect in theft of UPS package
Medford Police looking for a suspect in the theft of a Christmas gift.
City Council to consider fines for violations of rodent control measures
The City Council will be looking at a proposed overgrowth ordinance and amendments to the city's current rodent-control regulations.
Medford firefighters say they are fed up with mice and mold in station
Citing rodents, bugs and mold in the Main Street headquarters, Medford firefighters are asking for help from city officials, a year after voters shot down a $30 million proposal to build a new station.
Medford Police arrest Methuen man in connection with tire thefts
A Methuen man is facing charges following his arrest Dec. 9 for multiple car tire thefts in Medford and the surrounding area.
Medford’s Community Fund Committee Awards over $250,000 in grant funding to Medford-focused nonprofits
Through the city’s Community Fund Committee, 43 nonprofits that serve the Medford community have been awarded over $250,000 in grant funding to be used to expand services, resources and outreach.
The return of the winter paunch is nothing to worry about — Just ask any squirrel
For Steve Coronella, the winter paunch has arrived just in time to celebrate not only the holidays, but a New England winter.
Medford School Committee adopts AI policy, with more changes ahead
The Medford School Committee voted to adopt a new artificial intelligence policy for classroom use, formally approving guidelines that the district had already published in this year’s student handbook.
Salem Street corridor rezoned and funding for zoning project back on track in Medford
After two weeks of bickering, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and the City Council have reached an agreement in regard to the Salem Street corridor and both parties got what they wanted.
Buy a record, eat a sandwich, hear a band at Boston Music Awards-nominated Medford venue Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts in Medford, is a hub for vinyl, tapes and CDs that doubles as an independent live music venue where you can also go into the other room and play pinball or eat a sandwich. It has also been nominated as Music Venue of the Year by the Boston Music Awards for 2025.
Rep. Paul Donato receives Family Resource Centers award
House Leader and Medford Rep. Paul J. Donato was proud to receive an award from the Family Resource Centers of Massachusetts.
Medford School Committee reviews public feedback on reconfiguration; no public comment at Monday meeting
The Medford School Committee reviewed community feedback on a possible reconfiguration of the city’s elementary and middle schools, but no one from the public came forward to comment.
KSAP: Medford High School student by day, rapper by night
Kobe Saperstein is an 18-year-old Medford High School senior, but he is also KSAP, a rapper who is nominated for a Boston Music Award for his music video “100 Miles.”