Good morning, Medford, Thursday, September 17
Welcome to Thursday, everybody. The city wants to hear from you about how it used federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan.
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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."
Good morning, Medford, Wednesday, September 16
Welcome to Wednesday, everybody. This morning, we have a note about the Election Commission meeting taking place this evening and we're highlighting student artwork. Then, we've got a full list of happenings for you.
Medford artist brings wildlife, pets, and people to life with color pencils
The highly detailed images created by Alix Fuerst look, at first glance, like photographs.
Good morning, Medford, Monday, September 14
Welcome to Monday, everybody. Three municipal meetings today will look at a wide range of issues and projects, including rodenticides, data centers, a pilot for an honors program for career technical education, and the possible historic preservation of the American Legion building.
Medford High football drops opener to Malden Catholic neighbors 34-0
It can only get better from here. The Medford High football team endured a tough opening night loss to Malden Catholic 34-0 at Hormel Stadium on Thursday. Lancer quarterback Johnathan Bloise was a one-man wrecking crew. The Beverly native and MC signal-caller ran for a pair of
Healey conditions state permits for large data centers on community agreements
A Massachusetts city or town handed a proposal for a data center large enough to draw more than 25 megawatts now stands between the developer and the state permits that project needs. Gov. Maura Healey signed Executive Order 658 on Sept. 8, barring the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), the
Good morning, Medford, Friday, September 11
Today, we mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Good morning, Medford, Thursday, September 10
Happy Thursday, everybody. We're talkin' music and community today. And, we're asking, are you ready for some football?
Return to Carr Park
“It was so different back then,” said Peter Scavongelli, who attended the reunion. “We didn’t have screens. We didn’t have phones. We sort of just got together and socialized.”
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."
Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, September 8
Happy Tuesday, everybody. There are some events taking place this week and over the weekend that you'll want to take a look at now because you'll have to prepare and/or register. And, we're back with a full calendar of happenings for today, including city meetings.
10 things we bet you didn’t know about Labor Day
Labor Day. It’s the first Monday in September and for many, the traditional end of summer and beginning of the all season. School starts, the holidays are around the corner and the warm weather turns crisp while the days grow shorter. But Labor Day isn’t just another holiday.
Medford High golf team shows potential despite tough start
A state tourney staple the past two seasons, the Mustangs made it as far as the North Sectionals last fall. They’ll look to raise the stakes even higher in 2026.
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."