Rebranding the Medford Senior Center: Just call them ‘MSC’
No one wants to be reminded that they’re aging, but at the Medford Senior Center, staying active and social is the focus.
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For Medford families facing addiction, Learn to Cope is a new place to turn
A new regional support group is working with Medford families who have loved ones facing addiction. Learn to Cope also supports the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition.
Massachusetts sets record-tying nine-question ballot for Nov. 3
Nine statewide questions — enough that most communities expect ballots running two to three pages — ask them to rewrite the rules on government transparency, elections, taxes, conservation, housing, marijuana and guns, tying a modern record set in 1972, 1976 and 1994.
Five candidates for state Senate 2nd Middlesex have their say at forum
Similar views, similar values but five different paths moving toward the same seat -- who stands out?
Five Democrats pour nearly $500,000 into open 2nd Middlesex race
Campaign finance filings in the five-way Democratic race show who banked a reserve, who out-raised the incumbents and who is betting on each candidate before the Sept. 1 vote
In first Democratic primary debate, Markey and Moulton measure power differently
The exchange between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton became a test of two political theories: one built on showing up in rooms across Massachusetts, the other on relationships that can deliver money, endorsements and results.
Adoption of Boston Ave rezoning on hold for summer
City councilors and the Community Development Board made some decisions regarding the Boston Avenue Neighborhood Corridor District, but CDB will take the summer to work out the details.
Mayor’s office pushes back against Council’s budget cuts
Legal department budget cut and city council’s FOIA request will have an impact, says mayor's office.
Heat wave to grip Medford through holiday weekend
With Medford about to go into a heat wave, city officials are opening cooling centers for residents and issuing tips for extreme heat.
HVAC, roof replacement project approved for Roberts Elementary
The Medford School Committee has picked an option for the new HVAC system at the Roberts, which will be done during the school’s roof replacement project in 2027 and 2028.
City Council approves budget, mostly, and takes aim at public records request
“We’ve articulated the questions, re-articulated questions several different ways and approaches, but the answers are not forthcoming." -- City Council President Zac Bears regarding a council led public records request of Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Medford readies for 2027 school year with budget, policy approvals
The Medford School Committee has voted to approve its $89.93 million fiscal 2027 budget, as well as the student handbook, for the coming school year.
City Council tables budget, moves forward with personnel ordinances
Budgets, wage ordinances, MBTA schedule, a school stabilization fund and more were discussed on this busy night
Community shows support for arts in Medford at City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Vocal support was strong but greater economic support may prove more of a challenge
Building committee picks final design for new Medford High School
The Medford Comprehensive School Building Committee on June 10 voted 12-1 with two absent on its final alternative for a new high school building: C.2.2A.
Medford’s Boston Avenue Corridor rezoning plan met with concern
Residents and some city officials raise issues around height, density and crushing the character of the neighborhood