Medford Police seeking ID of suspect in theft of UPS package
Medford Police looking for a suspect in the theft of a Christmas gift.
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City Council to consider fines for violations of rodent control measures
The City Council will be looking at a proposed overgrowth ordinance and amendments to the city's current rodent-control regulations.
Medford firefighters say they are fed up with mice and mold in station
Citing rodents, bugs and mold in the Main Street headquarters, Medford firefighters are asking for help from city officials, a year after voters shot down a $30 million proposal to build a new station.
Medford Police arrest Methuen man in connection with tire thefts
A Methuen man is facing charges following his arrest Dec. 9 for multiple car tire thefts in Medford and the surrounding area.
Medford’s Community Fund Committee Awards over $250,000 in grant funding to Medford-focused nonprofits
Through the city’s Community Fund Committee, 43 nonprofits that serve the Medford community have been awarded over $250,000 in grant funding to be used to expand services, resources and outreach.
Medford School Committee adopts AI policy, with more changes ahead
The Medford School Committee voted to adopt a new artificial intelligence policy for classroom use, formally approving guidelines that the district had already published in this year’s student handbook.
Salem Street corridor rezoned and funding for zoning project back on track in Medford
After two weeks of bickering, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and the City Council have reached an agreement in regard to the Salem Street corridor and both parties got what they wanted.
Rep. Paul Donato receives Family Resource Centers award
House Leader and Medford Rep. Paul J. Donato was proud to receive an award from the Family Resource Centers of Massachusetts.
Medford School Committee reviews public feedback on reconfiguration; no public comment at Monday meeting
The Medford School Committee reviewed community feedback on a possible reconfiguration of the city’s elementary and middle schools, but no one from the public came forward to comment.
Medford officials trash talk new trash plan
Councilors are unhappy with how the mayor's office has handled the rollout of a plan to eventually move to biweekly trash pickup.
Medford taxes on the rise, 4.9% increase over 2025
Councilors to explore the possibility of adopting a residential exemption for owner-occupied homes in 2027
Medford School Committee delays vote on school reconfiguration, seeks public feedback
The Medford School Committee voted unanimously Monday night to delay action on a proposal to reconfigure the city’s elementary and middle schools, opting instead to seek public input next month before deciding whether to move forward.
Why have two Medford affordable housing projects been in the works since 2019?
In 2019, three developers proposed affordable housing projects. Nearly seven years later, construction has barely begun. Why?
Citywide winter clothing drive brings Medford together to support residents
Coats are piling up at libraries, schools and community centers across Medford, where a citywide winter clothing drive is turning corners of the city into hubs of cold-weather support.
Mayor offers to fund Medford’s rezoning project — on one condition
City Council says it wants to see a proposal from the mayor in writing before it makes any decision over rezoning Salem Street again.
