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Police, City Prepare for Mediation in Contract Dispute

- Allison Goldsberry
After again failing to reach an agreement during contract negotiations, the city and the police unions prepare for mediation.
A joint labor management council will oversee the mediation sessions.  Both sides are hopeful they can reach an agreement without going into arbitration, which has happened the past two times.
“I’m always hopeful that we can […]

How Safe are Medford’s Bridges?

 
The historic Cradock Bridge has held up well over time.  It’s slated for some improvements in 2014.
- Allison Goldsberry
Story updated  3:47PM August 7, 2007
Medford has twenty-nine bridges, three of which are on the Massachusetts Highway Department’s to-do list, the historic Cradock Bridge, which connects Medford Square to South Medford, the small bridge that carries Winthrop Street […]

Little League Tourney Under Way at Columbus Park

Wakefield Beats Melrose in 1st Game, Extra Innings
Updated 4:13PM
The Medford Invitational Tournament opened on a scorching Saturday at Columbus Park.  The first of many games among ten different Little League all-star teams went into extra innings, with Wakefield pulling out a win over Melrose.
Tonight’s games have been postponed due to weather.  The games have been […]