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Affordable Housing Info Session Tuesday Night

Affordable Units Available at Wellington Place

A rendering of Wellington Place. Courtesy photo.
The city is holding an information session tonight at 7PM at City Hall about affordable units available at Wellington Place.
Five affordable units are available- three one-bedrooms and two two-bedrooms. Medford residents will be given preference on three of the units and […]

Councilors Left Out of the Loop?

Councilor Says “Back Room Deal” Took Place for Leadership

The Medford City Council. From left: Robert Penta, Stephanie Muccini Burke, Robert Maiocco, Breanna Lungo, Michael Marks, Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., and Paul Camuso. Courtesy photo.
- Allison Goldsberry
The City Council nominated its 2008 leadership in a caucus last week that one councilor says was nothing […]

Celebrate the Holidays in Medford this Week

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Medford Square Holiday Clean-up

Help get Medford Square ready for this week’s holiday festivities. Volunteers will meet at 5PM at the triangle in front of the former Papa Gino’s. Trash bags and gloves will be provided, please bring dustpans, brooms, and small rakes if possible. Light-colored, reflective clothing is encouraged. […]

Cyber-Shopping Safety Tips

FBI Issues Online Safety Tips for “Cyber Monday,” Holiday Season

There are some things you should know before shopping online. The FBI’s got some tips to keep consumers from “getting grinched.”
“Cyber Monday,” Black Friday’s online counterpart, is upon us and the FBI’s got some tips for consumers for safe cyber shopping for the holiday season.
First, […]

Medford Weekender Nov. 24-25

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Autumn White Wine-Tasting at Grapevine Travelers

Join Grapevine Travelers as they sample three hearty autumn white wines that pair beautifully with food. 3PM-7PM, 18 High Street.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
“Mostly Waltz” at Springstep

Work off that Thanksgiving feast with a waltz lesson at Springstep. Lesson, 2:15PM-3:00PM, dance to live music until 5PM. […]

Free Lead Test for Toys

State Senator Pat Jehlen encourages residents to get toys tested for lead.
In the wake of numerous toy recalls due to high levels of lead, State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) and State Representative Denise Provost (D-Somerville) are helping concerned residents find out if their toys, clothes, and other household products contain lead and other toxins.
They have […]

Another Thanksgiving Win for Malden

Medford Falls to Malden, 7-6, in Thanksgiving Game
The Medford Mustangs put up a good fight, but the Malden Golden Tornadoes pulled out a close win, 7-6, in the 120th Thanksgiving Day match-up. Malden continues to lead the historic series, 56-54. The two teams have tied ten times.
Check out highlights of the game below, […]

School, Community Rally for Football Victory

Students, parents, public officials, teachers, and staff all gathered Wednesday morning at Medford High School to rally for a Mustang victory over Malden at tomorrow’s historic Thanksgiving Day match.
Check out the action from today’s rally, courtesy of JD Sports Video:

Mustangs Prepare for 120th Thanksgiving Classic

Medford’s varsity cheerleaders perform the routine that won them a state title during a pep rally this morning for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving football game. The Medford Mustangs will take on the Malden Golden Tornadoes at 10AM at Hormel Stadium for the 120th time. The Mustangs won last year and are looking for another win […]