As we come to the end of this short, but intense, campaign for Representative in the Legislature for West Medford and Arlington, I would like to thank the people of Medford who have received me and my campaign so graciously. I am particular grateful to those Medford residents who have assisted in the effort […]

Dear Friend and Neighbor,
I am proud to announce my candidacy for State Representative for the open seat of the 23rd Middlesex District- comprising sections of Arlington and West Medford.
I ask for your vote and your support on March 4th.
I possess an unabiding passion for public service. I will prove my commitment to you and our […]

Greetings to the voters of West Medford! As you know, I am a candidate for the vacant seat of State Representative for the 23rd Middlesex District. I have been a lifelong resident of Arlington and am familiar with the issues important to West Medford and Arlington.
I am a graduate of Salem State College with a […]

Snow Advisory in Effect for Medford, Area
At left, a snow-covered bench by the Mystic Lakes after one of last year’s storms. Photo by Paul Rapatano.
- Allison Goldsberry
Another storm is predicted to bring a few more inches of snow to Medford and much of the state sometime early Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow […]

At left, last year’s Chowder Fest winners. Marty’s Caterers took the gold. Photo courtesy Dennis Moriarty.
If you think you might be hungry at some point on Sunday, be sure not to miss the third annual Greater Medford Chowder Fest Competition and Food Expo at Medford High School.
There will be plenty of […]

23rd Middlesex District House Race
- Allison Goldsberry
On Tuesday, March 4, voters in Arlington and West Medford will head to the polls to cast ballots for one of three Arlington residents hoping to be their next state representative.
InsideMedford.com recently caught up with the candidates, and here’s what they’ve been up to during their last week of […]

Bistro 5, at right, is located at 5 Playstead Road in West Medford Square. Courtesy photo.
Diners hungry for a deal at Medford’s arguably swankiest restaurant can seek their teeth into Restaurant Week deals offered during March.
Bistro 5 is once again taking part Boston Restaurant Week, which has spread to over one hundred restaurants in the […]

A Green Line Train at Cleveland Circle. Photo by Alexander Svirsky.
Story Updated 10:20AM, Saturday, March 1, 2008
- Allison Goldsberry
A public meeting on the Green Line extension to Medford and Somerville is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, at 6:30PM at the Century Bank Community Room at Century Bank’s 400 Mystic Avenue branch in Medford. The meeting […]

On February 24, 1997, three guys with a shared love for burritos opened up their first restaurant across from the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Fast-forward eleven years, and Boloco, which recently won Boston.com’s “Burrito Battle,” is now in thirteen different locations and counting.
To celebrate, the burrito chain is offering its customers the present- special […]

- Allison Goldsberry
MCAS testing begins in March and will continue into early June. Children in grades three through twelve will be tested in various subjects.
According to School Superintendent Roy Belson, there are some changes with the exam this year. High school students will have to pass a science exam in addition to the math and […]

The Medford City Council- from left, Robert Penta, Stephanie Muccini Burke, Robert Maiocco, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael Marks, Fred Dello Russo, Jr., and Paul Camuso. Courtesy photo.
The Medford City Council will meet tonight at 7PM at Medford City Hall.
Items on tonight’s agenda include the construction of a drive-through Dunkin Donuts on Mystic Avenue, creating a citywide […]

- Allison Goldsberry
Medford High School’s Philip Galebach proved that he not only dominates the cross-country course, but that he’s also a force to contend with on the track, as the junior took 6th place in the 2-mile race at yesterday’s state meet.
Galebach ran 9:40.92 at the MIAA All-State Indoor Track Meet, crossing the line at […]

The Medford School Committee will meet Monday night at 7PM at City Hall.
At tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting the Committee is expected to discuss the 2008 MCAS exam schedule, the plan for the Brooks Elementary School for the March 4 special election, and the state’s proposed education budget for fiscal year 2009, among other items.
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Though the Boys Varsity Ice Hockey team didn’t make the state tournament this year, victory was extra-sweet for the team on Saturday, February 16 when they honored their seniors during a home game against Beverly.  The Mustangs triumphed over Beverly, 4-1.
Junior forward Steve Servideo and senior defensive player Shaun O’Brien were named Greater Boston League […]

Track Athletes, Girls Basketball, Ice Hockey Head into Post-Season
After finishing 3-13 last year, the Girls Varsity Ice Hockey team, just a couple of seasons old, are entering into tournament play this week seeded 12th in their division.
The girls (10-6-3) will take a bye in the preliminary round but face 5th-ranked Canton on Wednesday at 7:30PM […]

23rd Middlesex District House Race
- Allison Goldsberry
Independent candidate Robert Valeri has received the endorsements from Citizens for Limited Taxation. Francis Faulkner, the group’s executive director, said they endorsed Valeri because of his strong support for limiting taxes and government spending.
“Taxpayers need people like Bob Valeri in the State Legislature to support to support the […]

- Allison Goldsberry
Story Updated 10:06AM, Friday, February 22, 2008 
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Medford and the surrounding area due to a snow storm expected to hit Friday afternoon.
The watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Snow is expected to start falling by late morning and […]

A Green Line Train at Cleveland Circle. Photo by Alexander Svirsky.
Two public meetings are scheduled next week to discuss the extension of the Green Line to Medford and Somerville.
On Monday, February 25, the City Council’s Subcommittee on Transportation will meet at 7PM at City Hall. City Councilor and Subcommittee Chair Fred Dello Russo, Jr., […]

The Malden Catholic Lancers in action during a game last season. Courtesy photo.
Medford Seniors Play Key Role
- Robert E. Skerry, Jr.
Facing a must win situation for the third consecutive game, the Malden Catholic Lancers came up big Monday night and played their best game of the season blowing out Arlington 66-38. The win […]