Election 2025: In-person voting is Tuesday, Sept. 16
Here is some information about in-person voting this coming Tuesday.
News You Gotta Know
Stay informed with essential news and updates that impact life in Medford and beyond.
Mustang Moments bring student voices to Medford School Committee meetings
Medford students will be able showcase their talents, celebrate their accomplishments, and share projects and initiatives with the community.
Medford housing action plan done but not approved
Affordable Housing Trust will wait until October to submit plan to City Council.
ELECTION 2025: Medford City Council candidates have their say
Fifteen of the 17 candidates took 3 minutes each to make their pitch to voters, one had a stand in and another a previous engagement.
Medford holds its first back-to-school resources fair
The city of Medford held its first-ever Back to School Fair on Aug. 25. Families said the event was a great idea and hoped the city will hold it again next year.
Medford working with MBTA to move Boston Ave. bus stop
The MBTA will be moving a bus stop along Boston Avenue from the Tufts Garage to College Avenue later this month, with work possibly extending into September.
Marchers call on Rep. Clark to end 'genocide' in Gaza
'We need her to honor her leadership role and take leadership ... we need Katherine Clark to not just talk the talk but walk the walk.'
Medford Affordable Housing Trust to present Action Plan to council in September
Medford’s Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) will be presenting an Action Plan to the City Council come September.
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.
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.”