Medford election update
There are just under 200 ballots left to be counted for the Medford 2025 municipal election.
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Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley returns from medical leave
Paul Covino, who had stepped into the role of provisional chief, has resumed his duties as captain.
Medford dentist, oral surgeon Ben Keyser opens new practice at 101 Main St.
Dr. Ben Keyser is opening his oral surgery practice at 101 Main St. in Medford. on Nov. 5.
Medford unofficial election results
These are the unofficial results released by the Medford Elections Commission.
Medford voters rally around zoning, better help in schools
Gotta Know Medford intern Daisy Levine spoke with voters at the polls tonight to find out what was important to them and their families. Here is her report. The local election can be generally split into two groups — one calling themselves Our Revolution Medford, boasting membership of five incumbents, and
Election Day: Reports from the polls
The polls are open until 8pm tonight. You still have plenty of time to have your say.
Medford rotary project almost done, advocates approve of improvements
The reconstruction of the Salem Street rotary should be substantially complete by mid-November.
As SNAP benefits hang in the balance, Medford unites to keep residents fed
Medford officials and community organizations are preparing for a possible lapse in federal food assistance that could leave thousands of households without support.
10 Medford City Council candidates have their say
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 so see what your candidates had to say on a wide variety of topics.
MBTA buys former Budweiser site for $54M. What’s next?
After months of negotiations, the MBTA finalized its purchase of 440 Riverside Ave., which is now expected to become a maintenance hub for the agency’s electric bus fleet.
At Bistro 489, Medford’s student chefs run the kitchen
Bistro 489, the student-run restaurant inside Medford Vocational Technical High School, reopened to the public this month after a summer break.
Winchester man lobbies for amendment to add recall mechanism to state constitution
Michael Dattoli is concerned about corruption in politics and wants to see Massachusetts residents have the option to recall officials.
Mayor vetoes City Council's values-aligned investments ordinance
Also during its Oct. 21 meeting, the City Council approved a request from the mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with a company to digitize the library's local history collections.
Cyclists say Medford’s bike lanes are unsafe as city considers next steps
Medford’s bike network is growing, but so are cyclists’ frustrations. Riders say gaps in bike lanes, outdated road planning and other concerns have left the city struggling to make biking truly safe.
Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm
MANY MUNICIPALITIES find themselves caught in a “tightening vise” of financial pressures that are making it increasingly difficult to avoid cuts to local schools and services, according to a new report that could ramp up pressure on Beacon Hill.