Medford rotary project almost done, advocates approve of improvements
The reconstruction of the Salem Street rotary should be substantially complete by mid-November.
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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 Riders say gaps in bike lanes, outdated road planning and other concerns have left the city struggling to make biking truly safe.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.
Medford Rehab employees picket over low wages
Employees have been picketing Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for months over their wages.
New Medford charter will be on the ballot
If enacted, the new Charter will change the makeup of the City Council and the role of the mayor on the School Committee and will create term limits for the position of mayor.
No Kings rally draws more than 800 people, including Medford residents, to Winchester
Hundreds of people of all ages, many dressed in costumes and waving American flags, turned out Saturday at the Winchester Unitarian Society for the town’s No Kings protest.
Medford Dems hosting candidate nights Oct. 16 and 23
All candidates running for mayor, the School Committee and the City Council have been invited to participate.
Medford police seek help finding missing person
Jason may be without food and could be dehydrated. He might be riding a bicycle.
New student/bus safety measure on tap in Medford
Zipping past a flashing school bus stop sign could be costly and getting caught could be easier than you think
Caraviello: ‘We’ve touched the third rail of Medford politics’
City Council candidates moving on to the general election share the issue that made a difference in their campaign.