Sandy Beach Named for Charles Shannon
Story Updated 2:43PM, Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sandy Beach has been renamed in honor of the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr., Memorial Beach.
The family of late state senator Charles Shannon, a Winchester Democrat who represented both Medford and Winchester, joined friends and colleagues of Shannon in a special dedication ceremony on […]

Hall of Fame Award Honors Donato for Bringing Foundation’s Baseball Program to State

State Representative Paul Donato is the recipient of the 2008 Hall of Fame Award from the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.  Rep. Donato is pictured above with Anthony Abdelahad of the foundation and children from the Medford Boys and Girls Club.  Courtesy photo.
State […]

Rep. Markey: Seven Years After Attack, More Progress Needed to Strengthen Homeland Security
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden, Massachusetts), a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on progress towards strengthening homeland security seven years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks:
“Tomorrow we will commemorate the seventh anniversary of the most devastating attack […]

Officials Still Working on Terminus, Maintenance Facility Locations
A Green Line Train at Cleveland Circle. Photo by Alexander Svirsky.
A Green Line Extension Project Advisory Group meeting planned for Monday, September 15 has been postponed until further notice as transportation officials continue to determine the terminus for the line and the location of a small maintenance facility.
“Since […]

Several Candidates Mount Sticker Campaigns for Office Plagued by Scandal
- Allison Goldsberry
In 2000, Middlesex County Register of Probate John Buonomo was first elected to his post after Somerville native Robert Antonelli was removed from the job for abusing his authority, according to The Somerville News.
Eight years later, Buonomo faces charges he allegedly stole money from […]

Bob Trane, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 34th Middlesex District
Over the past five months I have knocked on every door in Medford in the 34th Middles District. During that time I have been welcomed by voters who are calling for change on Beacon Hill. Medford residents wonder why things most important to them such as ethics […]

Physical Education Grant to Focus on Lifetime Fitness
- Allison Goldsberry
Gone are the days when gym class meant spending most of the class waiting around for a turn to kick a ball.
With a new $900,000 grant from the federal government, students in Medford’s middle schools and high school will learn how to create and reach personal […]

The Medford School Committee will meet Monday, September 8, at 7PM at City Hall.
At tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting the Committee is expected to discuss a school supply donation by Hallmark Health, goals and objectives for the 2008-2009 school year, personnel, and incoming grants, among other items.
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Coverage of past School Committee meetings from […]

Members Plus Credit Union Moves from Somerville to Medford
Members Plus Credit Union will open up for business on Monday, September 15 in Medford Square.
The bank is vacating its South Street location in Somerville and is settling into the building previously occupied by Citizens Bank at 29 High Street.
At left, a group of people waiting for […]

Baseball, Basketball Athletes Prepare in Off-Season
Many young athletes will be working hard in the fall off-season under the tutelage of  Medford High School basketball and baseball coaches.
Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Anthony Faradie and Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach Brian Sacco will team up to teach the fundamentals of the game to youngsters in grades […]

The Medford Boys and Girls Cross-Country teams stretched their legs out yesterday in a friendly practice meet in Arlington against non-leaguer Arlington Catholic.
The teams ran a two-loop, 1.9 mile course at Menotomy Rocks Park, the home course of AC.  Despite the absence of top runner and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Phil Galebach, the boys ran a […]

Patrick McCabe, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 35th Middlesex District
What would you think if you heard your state representative was one of the staunchest opponents on Beacon Hill of a woman’s right to choose? Or that he authored an amendment to end stem cell research in Massachusetts? Or that he fought to prevent healthcare from becoming […]

Patricia Jehlen, Democratic State Senate Candidate, 2nd Middlesex District
With the support of many people in Medford, I have had the privilege of representing you and the rest of the 2nd Middlesex District since 2005. Hundreds of Medford residents have called, written, emailed, and visited my office to tell me of your ideas and concerns. […]

Man Allegedly Broke into Home through Window
A Robinson Road woman woke up in the middle of the night on Sunday to quite a scare- an intruder in her home.
Although it was barely 3AM, the woman managed to stay calm, locked herself in her bedroom, and called the cops.  She reported seeing a tall, thin man […]

Jim Caralis, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 35th Middlesex District
You are reading my statement because of your concern for the community and your desire to help make it better, or you are working for one of my opponents. Either way I know you want to help build a better community.
I believe the job of a State […]

Paul Donato, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 35th Middlesex District
In my four terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives I have been visible, accessible, and accountable to the citizens of Medford and Malden. I feel that I have been an effective state representative in fighting for the needs of my district and in delivering constituent services. […]

Carl Sciortino, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 34th Middlesex District
Four years ago, I ran for State Representative to put the concerns of our community first. Since that time, we have increased funding for parks and open space, promoted the extension of the Green Line to ensure access to affordable public transportation, and protected important senior […]

Medford Police: No Problem too Small for Monthly Meeting
The Medford Police will hold their next monthly community meeting on Wednesday, September 4.
The meeting will take place at 7PM at the Police Academy, which is located next to the police station at 100 Main Street. All residents are welcome to share any problems or concerns […]