- Audrey Roth
My answer is simple. I support Senator Clinton because she is far and away the best qualified person for the job. Is that enough to convince you?
No?
I thought it might not be. Let me try to convince you.
I have thought long and hard about this election, as have many people in Medford, in […]

Public Safety Officials Sweep Building and Find Nothing, Classes Resume
- Allison Goldsberry
A vague bomb threat called into the State Police for Medford High School and Peabody High School had MHS in lockdown mode for over an hour this afternoon.
The school was in lockdown from about 11:45AM until about 1:15PM while fire and public safety officials […]

- George Sacco
Why Barack Obama? Because he is uniquely gifted to lead our country at this time. Not just with intelligence. There are others in the field with comparable intelligence. Not just with insight, experience, education and desire. There are others in the field who boast those similar qualities as well. No, …. because his […]

- Kyle Farinella
Ok, I know it’s rare around here, but I am a Republican; born and raised in Medford. Voters have a plethora of options in this Presidential election; from the far-left and far-right, all views seem to be covered. However, not all of our personal views rest with one candidate. This is a common […]

- Allison Goldsberry
The Medford High School boys basketball team pulled out a big win over Waltham Tuesday night, 50-47. The team, 2-10 overall and 1-6 in the Greater Boston League, was defeated by Waltham earlier in the season. The Mustangs head to Somerville High for a 7PM game Friday. Catch highlights […]

- Allison Goldsberry
The five candidates seeking Jim Marzilli’s former state representative seat have different approaches to the traditional candidate endorsements- some are racking them up and touting them as evidence of their qualifications, while others eschew them in favor of appearing more independent.
Two of the Democratic candidates, Arlington School Committee members Sean Garbelley and Jeff […]

Can Claim Refundable Credit Against Personal Income Taxes
- Allison Goldsberry
According to Medford’s Chief Assessor, Ed O’Neil, some of Medford’s seniors could be eligible for a state tax credit on their 2007 tax returns.
Since 2001, state law has allowed residents 65 years of age and older that are owners or renters of a principal residence to […]

The MBTA wants to extend the Green Line into Medford and Somerville from Lechmere Station, pictured at left, in Cambridge. Photo courtesy MBTA.com.
- Allison Goldsberry
As planning for the Green Line extension to Medford’s Hillside neighborhood has gained momentum, so too have questions from residents concerned about the project’s impact to their neighborhood. Will […]

Seeks Creation of Full-time, State-Funded Planning Position for Project
- Allison Goldsberry
The impending Green Line extension to Medford has many residents both curious and concerned, and they packed the room for what would normally be a sparsely attended City Council transportation sub-committee meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the project.
City Councilor Fred Dello Russo, Jr., sub-committee […]