Mystic Valley Voters Forum to host 34th Middlesex candidates forum
Mystic Valley Voters Forum (MVVF) will host its second candidates forum Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Bonsignore Hall in Medford Public Library from 6 t0 8 p.m.
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A night of building community with Medford Police
During the Police Department's annual National Night Out event, Medford residents have a chance to meet officers in person and connect with other people and organizations in the community.
34th Middlesex District candidates discuss universal healthcare, education, legislative styles
During a forum at Somerville High School, the candidates for the 34th Middlesex House district seat answered questions about healthcare funding, education, housing, and more.
Medford residents share concerns about the MBTA Better Bus Project
The MBTA is offering up three alternate packages for consideration for Medford routes and surrounding areas
Moderators seek evidence as Markey, Moulton trade accusations
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton went head-to-head during their second debate on Aug. 3.
Pine Ridge Reservation youth explore Greater Boston in program founded by Medford resident
Medford resident Joy Harris founded a program for kids from the reservation to learn about life in Massachusetts while host families simultaneously learn about life at Pine Ridge.
Medford school officials push grade configuration out to 2028-29 academic year
Schools receive $632,000 in state funds, committee votes on other odds and ends
Change of venue for Aug. 1 Democratic primary debates
The event will be in the auditorium at Somerville High School.
Winchester resident Tom Hopcroft ends Senate campaign, will remain on ballot
Tom Hopcroft has ended his campaign for the Second Middlesex state Senate seat after eight months.
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.
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.