The following is a thank you to all of those who sent items to local troops serving in Iraq and Kuwait during the Veterans Services Office annual Operation Medford Cares.
“To the generous families, businesses and friends from Medford and the Veteran’s Association…
On behalf of the many New England American men and women who valiantly, courageously […]

The Medford school system has launched a new website just in time for the new school year.
According to School Superintendent Roy Belson, the new website will contain real-time information and gives staff the ability to customize the site with their own current information.  For example, principals can add information about their schools daily and coaches […]

Chevalier’s resurfaced floor, prior to the installation of the new chairs.  Photo courtesy Ken Krause.

Chevalier’s brand new seats, installed this week.
Story updated 12:23PM Saturday, August 25, 2007
 - Allison Goldsberry
Medford’s stately Chevalier Theater, part of the old high school and built in 1939 as a WPA project, will receive brand-new seats this summer thanks to $350,000 secured […]

Medford High School is receiving a $2.5 million facelift over the next year that will include a new floor and bleachers for the gym, repairs to the Caron theater ceiling, new lockers, science lab upgrades, new tables and chairs for the cafeterias, and security cameras.
Plans are also in the works for a $500,000 renovation to […]

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans and Families will host a Town Hall meeting for veterans, family members, survivors, and service members who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. 
The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 23, 7-9PM at the Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel, 70 Third […]

- 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 […]

Burst Pipe Extinguishes Fire, School Contends with Water Damage

Emergency vehicles outside of Medford High School Sunday afternoon.
This story was originally published on Sunday afternoon and updated at 12:08PM and 3PM Monday, August 20, 2007.  Because of technical issues it was taken down and was just published again at 4:28PM Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
- Allison Goldsberry
A […]