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Route 16 Stop Depends on Federal Funds

A Green Line Train at Cleveland Circle. Photo by Alexander Svirsky. Green Line to End at Route 16 or Hillside Story Updated 7:13PM, Tuesday, February 3, 2009 – Allison Goldsberry State transportation officials announced their preference on Tuesday to extend the Green Line to Route 16 in Medford, but the stop is contingent upon the [...]

Schools Lose $500,000

Cut Follows $1.4 Million Local Aid Drop for Medford – Allison Goldsberry Despite Governor Deval Patrick’s promise to leave education aid untouched, Medford’s schools will lose $500,000 this year due to a $1.4 million cut to the city’s local aid. Mayor Michael McGlynn, School Superintendent Roy Belson, and School Committee members were forced to make [...]

Tony Blair in Medford Monday

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses the audience during his lecture at Tufts on Monday afternoon. Photo courtesy Tia Chapman, Tufts University. Blair Speaks at Tufts Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was the featured speaker in a special lecture series at Tufts Monday. Blair is the latest world leader to take the podium [...]