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.
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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
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.
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.