How many people are homeless in Medford? A count is happening tonight
The count could potentially enable Medford to receive more funding for services or lead more non-profits to open up in the city to provide services.
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Stay informed with essential news and updates that impact life in Medford and beyond.
New mental health practice opens in Medford
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn will be on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony today at 3 p.m.
Medford digs out from 14 inches of snow
Medford was digging out from Winter Storm Fern, which dropped at least 14 inches of snow Jan. 25-26.
City officials make clear ICE is not welcome in Medford
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn takes a stand after federal agents kill a second person in Minneapolis.
StonehamBank sponsors 2026 coffee cart at Medford library
Operated by INspire Cafe, an initiative of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North, the mobile coffee cart provides meaningful, paid employment and job-readiness training to individuals of all abilities.
Rep. Christine Barber seeks Senate seat with progressive record, health policy expertise
State Rep. Christine P. Barber announced her candidacy for the Massachusetts Second Middlesex Senate seat.
Senate passes senior property tax deferral improvements
The Senate on Jan. 8 passed Sen. Pat Jehlen’s bill to expand eligibility for the Senior Tax Deferral program.
Cataldo Ambulance to start servicing Medford Monday
City Councilors asked the mayor to hold off on the transfer of services, but she declined.
Rep. Christine Barber announces candidacy for Senate race in 2nd Middlesex District
State Rep. Christine Barber announced her candidacy for state Senate in the Second Middlesex District.
Medford High School building plans underway, public receives first look at behind-the-scenes preliminary work
The Medford Comprehensive School Building Committee held its first community meeting, giving the public its first behind-the-scenes look at the new high school project.
Tension builds in Medford over ambulance contract
City Council questions Mayor’s decision to switch from Armstrong to Cataldo Ambulance Service
Tom Hopcroft brings systems mindset, coalition-building pitch to 2026 state Senate race
Winchester School Committee member Tom Hopcroft is tossing his hat into the ring for the the 2nd Middlesex District after Sen. Pat Jehlen announced she would not be running for re-election.
Medford enters into three-year agreement with Cataldo Ambulance Service
The city of Medford has entered into a three-year contract agreement with ambulance provider Cataldo Ambulance Service.
Medford celebrates Inauguration Day at City Hall
Medford city officials — both familiar and new — were sworn in for a new term on Jan. 4 during Inauguration Day ceremonies.
Medford officials say so long, farewell to outgoing colleagues
Two School Committee members and one City Councilor are praised for their service as they wind up their time on their respective boards.
Medford officials get an earful about reduction in trash pickup
Among residents’ concerns are overflowing trash bins and foul odors from soiled diapers, meat wrappers, and pet waste sitting in trash bins for two weeks. Many said they worry this will exacerbate current rat infestations, while others said it will create rat problems in new areas.