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 [...]

- 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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

- 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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

- Allison Goldsberry After voting 5-1 to support Panda Palace’s bid for a Keno license, the City Council tabled the matter for reconsideration at its meeting next week. The Council back-tracked on its decision after City Councilor Robert Penta came to the meeting late and asked for a motion to reconsider the vote so he [...]