Medford Voc-Tech gets windfall in tools and equipment
Medford students win big time when Vecna Robotics makes $180,000 donation.
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Spring ‘Big Sweep’ to begin on April 22 in Medford
The Medford DPW will conduct spring street sweeping over the course of several weeks, beginning on Tuesday, April 22.
Medford charter amended to keep mayor on School Committee
The City Council in a special meeting April 15 approved an amended charter that includes keeping the mayor on the School Committee, but as a voting member rather than as the chair.
Teen Night could kick off new era of inclusion in Medford
After decades of lobbying for their children, parents are hopeful that change is in the air.
It was Thatcher Magoun with a wrench at Medford Library
When Medford Public Library librarians find a body afterhours, they call on wannabe detectives to get a Clue.
City Charter newest draft calls for ward representation
Agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting includes: call for release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk; call for constructive dialogue on Israel-Palestine conflict and condemning anti-Semitism; City Charter; $25,775,000 for school HVAC, roof bonds
Local business receives Medford Vacant Storefront Grant
Grants enable local businesswoman to move into a larger space in Medford.
Medford to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Got outdated or unused prescription? Here's your chance to get rid of them responsibly.
Mayor delivers new draft of Medford City Charter to City Council
This newest draft of the Charter upholds the survey results and recommendation from the Charter Study Committee of increasing the number of city councilors to 11.
Medford Housing Trust outlines five-year plan to expand affordable housing
The Medford Affordable Housing Trust Fund convened March 12 to discuss its official action plan, which includes zoning amendments, city-owned lot developments, and nonprofit partnerships aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.
WalkMedford takes on dangerous Salem Street rotary, road conditions
On a cold night, more than two dozen Medford residents, city and state officials met outside City Hall to take a walk. Their goal? To make it one piece around the Salem Street rotary, where the Interstate 93 on and off ramps connect to Medford.
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office warns community of ongoing scam attempts
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office continues to urge residents to be aware of ongoing scam attempts targeting residents using sophisticated tactics via text, call, email, and online platforms.
Medford eyes inclusion specialist, regional summer program for kids with disabilities
What started out as a plan to launch a regional summer program for kids with disabilities turned into a broader project when discussions between the Medford City Council’s Education and Culture Subcommittee, parents and the Recreation Department veered into an unconsidered direction.
MelroseWakefield Hospital successfully implants leadless atrial pacemaker, first for a community hospital
MelroseWakefield Hospital announced it is the first community hospital in Massachusetts to successfully implant an AVEIR AR Atrial Leadless Pacemaker during a procedure in the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab.
City launches ‘Keep Medford Beautiful’ chapter
This week, the city created a Keep Medford Beautiful chapter and is looking for steering committee members to help lead this group, announced Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn.