- Allison Goldsberry
With news that State Senator Robert Havern (D-Arlington) is stepping down September 4 for a lobbying gig, State Representative Jim Marzilli (D-Arlington) has officially thrown his hat into the ring for Havern’s senate seat.
Rep. Marzilli, a state rep for Medford and Arlington for seventeen years, said the senate seat is an opportunity for him since working […]

New Coaches for Boys, Girls Teams

- Allison Goldsberry
Just one day before soccer practice begins, two new coaches have been selected to lead the boys and girls teams.
Coach George Scarpelli, the long-time boys soccer Head Coach, will take charge of the girls team while his capable assistant coach Mike Petridis will step up and head the […]

Affordable condo at Amaranth Place.  Photo courtesy Erica Schwarz.
Medford is offering a 4-part class for first-time homebuyers in September to help simplify the process for prospective homeowners and that will also satisfy the requirements of many homebuyer assistance programs.
Learn about mortgages, the realtor and home inspection process, legal issues, property management, down payments, closing costs, and […]

On Saturday, September 8 thousands of plastic yellow ducks will “race” down the Mystic River and lucky ducks that cross the finish line first will win one of several prizes, including a brand new 2008 Saturn Sky Roadster.
Want in Medford’s first ever duck race?  Click here for information on how to “adopt” a duck and […]

The first day of school, Wednesday, September 5, is just around the corner and several new staff members and teachers will greet students this fall.
According to Mayor Michael McGlynn, nearly thirty teachers retired and the hiring of new teachers has saved the city some money.  However, according to School Superintendent Roy Belson, to attract the […]