- Allison Goldsberry
Despite the four to seven inches predicted by the National Weather Service, barely an inch of snow blanketed Medford and the surrounding area.
The trace amount of snow is just an inch or so shy of breaking the record set for snow fall in Boston in 1970, which was 27.9 inches.
The city declared a […]

- Allison Goldsberry
Story updated 5:13PM Monday, December 31, 2007
Two Arlington residents running for the 23rd Middlesex House seat have dropped out of the race after failing to get the 150 certified signatures required to be on the ballot.
Susan Lovelace, one of three Arlington School Committee members making a run for the seat, and Suzanne […]

So far this December Medford has received more snow than it did all of last winter, and more snow is forecast for tonight. Above, a snow-covered Sandy Beach after the December 13 snow storm. Photo by Paul Rapatano.
- Allison Goldsberry
Another snow storm will squeeze in before the New Year Sunday night and […]

Rising Costs Make Things “Grim” for Many Families
- Allison Goldsberry
Greater Boston is one of the nation’s most expensive places to call home, and rising fuel costs and the threat of foreclosure are creating a “grim” situation for many local families, according to Housing Families Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer, Judy Perlman.
Perlman is calling for a meeting […]

Medford City Hall. Photo by Paul Rapatano.
- Allison Goldsberry
Unlike two years ago, when the City Council decided to hold its own inauguration, this year all of Medford’s elected officials will take their oaths of office together in one big ceremony.
The city will hold an inauguration ceremony on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 11AM […]

Three Arlington School Committee Members Vie for Seat

A map of the Medford part of the 23rd Middlesex House District. Much of West Medford is included in the district. Map courtesy Secretary of State.
Story updated 9PM Thursday, December 27, 2007
- Allison Goldsberry
Seven Arlington residents are vying for an open house seat vacated by […]

- Allison Goldsberry
An open state representative seat doesn’t come along too often, and by the end of today it will be clear who is seriously throwing a hat into the ring.
Today is the last day for potential candidates for the special election for the 23rd Middlesex State Representative seat to return their nomination papers to […]

New York City’s famed Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The solar-electric powered tree has a local connection- its power system was created by technology from Solectria Renewables, LLC of Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is headed by Arlington High School and MIT graduate James Worden. The “green” tree’s 30,000 LED lights will be illuminated for 42 […]

Santa has started making his way around the world. Photo courtesy NoradSanta.org.
As of noontime Christmas Eve, Santa is in Samara, Russia, according to NoradSanta.org. Want to track Santa as he makes his way around the globe? Check out the NORAD Tracks Santa Information Center to find out how close Santa is […]

Provides Equipment for Needy Children in Dominican Republic

- Allison Goldsberry
Former pro baseball player David Valdez never tires of spreading his love of the game to children, whether at his baseball training facility in Medford or in his native Dominican Republic.
Over the next several days Valdez is collecting both new and used baseball equipment to bring […]

Last year Christmas Eve was a balmy, LA-like 60 degrees. This year, Medford has plenty of white stuff on the ground for a more traditional white Christmas, so special comfort foods are in order. InsideMedford.com called upon resident chef Frankie Imbergamo for a sure crowd-pleasing recipe for the holiday season- lobster pie.

Frankie’s Lobster […]

John Worden, Arlington Town Moderator for nearly two decades, is running for state representative. Above, Worden poses with his two pets. Photo courtesy YourArlington.com.
- Allison Goldsberry
Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for State Senator Jim Marzilli’s former state representative seat.
John Worden, Arlington Town Moderator for eighteen years, announced today […]

Class of 2011 1st Loan-free Class

Tufts University’s class of 2011 is the first one to benefit from a program eliminating loans for low income students. Above, the class of 2011 last August.
- Allison Goldsberry
Tufts University is one of the country’s most elite universities and has a price tag to match, like much of the prestigious […]

Snow Advisory Issued, 3-6 Inches Expected in Medford

A plow works on Dudley Street during last Sunday’s storm.  Photo by Paul Rapatano.
- Allison Goldsberry
More of the white stuff has been falling from the sky since the morning and commuters will again be in for another messy commute.
The National Weather Service has issued a snow advisory for […]

Residential Property Owners Receive a Break
- Allison Goldsberry
With a soaring housing market over the past few years, residential property owners saw their property tax bills increase on average about $150 each year.
Now, with a slumping housing market cooling off property values and an effort by city officials to stem the increase homeowners see on […]

Medford Vocational Technical High School students saved the state $1,000 by repairing and sprucing up a Zamboni, above, for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Courtesy photo.
- Allison Goldsberry
Medford Vocational Technical High School students have had a busy year, from sprucing up a Zamboni for state skating rinks to creating the oversized candle light […]