Marblehead attorney qualifies for Governor’s Council ballot
Marblehead immigration attorney Diann Baylis has qualified for the Sept. 1 Democratic primary ballot for Governor’s Council in the 6th District.
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Friends of the Fells ‘PoopBlitz’ documents 100+ pounds of dog waste in the Fells
The Friends of the Fells collected more than 100 pounds of dog waste during “PoopBlitz,” and event targeted at removing harmful pet poop from the Middlesex Fells.
Farmers Market celebrates 20 years of building community
Crystal Yormick was on site for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Farmers Market and talked to vendors and visitors. Here's what people said.
Five juveniles charged with car theft during early morning chase, officer fires shots
Five juveniles have been arrested and charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle following an early morning car chase into Malden. Police say that on Tuesday, June 2, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Medford Police officers responded to Barbara Lane in West Medford for a reported breaking and entering
Medford Police arrest five juveniles following early morning chase into Malden
Medford Police are investigating an incident that took place in the early hours of June 2. Five juveniles were arrested following a car chase into Malden by Medford and State Police officers.
Somerville City Councilor At-Large Will Mbah running for 34th Middlesex seat
Somerville City Councilor At-Large Will Mbah is out hitting the streets of Medford, campaigning for the state representative seat in the 34th Middlesex District.
Medford schools say ‘no’ to School Choice, update policies for bullying, restraint language and new handbooks
Medford school officials said 'no' to School Choice while updating language in two state policies while tabling a discussion on updates to the student handbooks.
Medford schools cut $4 million from budget for new $90 million proposal
The fiscal 2027 budget proposal made by the School Committee is still $2 million off from city estimates. Officials are still trying to figure out how to balance the budget.
Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to Medford students
Four graduating seniors received scholarships from the Kiwanis Club to attend college in the fall.
Medford’s annual surveillance report meeting a bust
Police Chief fails to show up at annual meeting, frustrating city councilors
Rain does not deter Medford from honoring the fallen
The community gathered on Monday under stormy skies to honor the fallen and to talk about all that Memorial Day means.
Memorial Day ceremony Monday is rain or shine
The city will observe Memorial Day tomorrow morning, rain or shine.
Medford City Council moves vacant building ordinance forward, passes fire department funding request
The vacant building ordinance would use fines to incentivize landlords to rent their properties.
Officials continue working to fully fund Medford Family Network
State and local officials are looking for ways to fund the Medford Family Network after it was defunded by long-time partner The Children’s Trust.
Medford High School building committee hits snag with DCR deed restriction
A state deed restriction from 1967 has caused a snag in the plans for a new Medford High School building. Officials are currently trying to find options to keep the project moving forward.
Medford City Council’s bid to create a compensation ordinance hits a snag
Administration’s legal team slices and dices original intent of ordinance.