Medford City Council passes reading of a values-aligned local investment ordinance
Many issues, from genocide to environmental destruction, were raised during the discussion about how the city's funds should be invested.
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Sen. Pat Jehlen, Senate scrubs offensive language from state law
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to bring Massachusetts laws into the 21st century by removing offensive language from state statute.
ELECTION 2025: Candidates set for municipal election, Kit Collins not running
The stage is all but set for the upcoming municipal election in November, with some surprises in the mix as the deadline for turning in nomination papers passed this Tuesday night.
Medford Police graduate cadets from first Junior Police Academy
Meet the cadets of Medford's first Junior Police Academy. And, find out about the upcoming community-building event, National Night Out, which will take place at Hormel Stadium.
Medford election dates to know
Stay tuned to Gotta Know Medford for all the election information you need. Nell Coakley will have a run-down on the races, and we will be interviewing candidates. If you wanna know, Gotta Know Medford.
Rats in Medford - Councilors look to create prevention plan
Are you seeing rats in your Medford neighborhood? Email us at gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
Medford City Council president asks for zoning process extension, more funding for communication
Medford City Council President Isaac “Zac” Bears has asked for an extension and more funding for the city’s zoning overhaul, which he called a “shared path forward.”
Medford City Council honors memory of Bryan Hilliard
Musician and long-time Medford resident Bryan Hilliard was 55 when he died.
Police warn Medford residents: Keep your car doors locked
Police in the area are warning residents to keep their car doors locked and remove any and all valuables following a series of break-ins and thefts this year. Communities hit hard include Lexington, Arlington, Belmont, Stoneham, Woburn, Reading, Wakefield, Waltham, Wilmington, Newton and Danvers. Winchester Police say Lexington was
Middlesex Sheriff's Office warns of uptick in law enforcement impersonation scam calls
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents of a significant uptick in reported scam calls in which perpetrators are posing as members of the office.
Medford updating Hazard Mitigation Plan to address long-term disaster issues
Medford is in the middle of formulating a Hazard Mitigation Plan, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires be updated every five years.
Shooting in Medford, one person injured
The following was submitted by the Medford Police Department.
Winchester treatment center offers ‘Insight’ into helping clients in Medford reach sobriety
They say every journey begins with a single step — and the staff at Insight Recovery Treatment Center in Winchester want to not only help you take that first step, but be there throughout the entire journey.
Medford puts out excessive heat advisory, tips to cool down
The first heatwave of the summer has hit New England with temperatures soaring past 90. The National Weather Service expects the numbers to climb even higher, hitting 100 degrees Tuesday and hovering in the high 90s through Wednesday.
Medford Community Development Board delays zoning vote for more public comment
This story has been updated: The deadline to submit a comment on the current iteration of the Residential Zoning Proposal is Wednesday, July 23.
Medford Police welcomes three new officers
The Medford Police Department this week welcomed three new officers during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Officers Sean Antonson, Patrick Feeney, and Daniel Ruas recently graduated from the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy as members of the 7th R.O.C.Officer