Police Chief to Apply for Ban; Needs State Approval
- Allison Goldsberry
It is one of the most heavily-trafficked streets in the city’s most densely populated neighborhood, and residents have had it with all of the noise, damage, and pollution they say all of the traffic, particularly trucks, has brought to their neighborhood.
After months of intense lobbying […]

Board Game Tourney Held at Boys and Girls Club

Jordan Campobasso, 10, took second place in the Go tournament. Courtesy photo.
On Saturday, June 6 fifteen children ranging in age from 6 to 13 participated in the Medford Youth Go Tournament held at the Boys & Girls Club of Middlesex County’s Gene Mack Clubhouse.
The children have been […]

Medford Lodge of Elks 915 Donates to Medford Parent Advisory Council for Special Education

Medford Lodge of Elks 915 Exalted Ruler Warren Costa and Past Exalted Ruler John Leetch hand Medford Parent Advisory Council for Special Education Co-Chairs John Reilly and Lee Hanlon, along with Secretary Kerri O’Brien and Treasurer Katie Cullinane, checks for over $1,000 […]

Work on Display at Tisch Gallery June 4-August 2
The Tufts University Art Gallery issued an open call to all professional artists living and/or with a studio in three of Tufts’ host communities (Grafton, Medford, and Somerville). Thirty-six artists were selected out of ninety submissions, and their work represents a variety of media, styles and themes. […]

The Medford Youth Lacrosse League has been going strong since starting its season in April. Below are pictures from the U15 team’s game against Winchester on June 7. Courtesy photos.

Energy Efficiency Competition Finale Wednesday

Ten Medford families competed against each other as well as families from Arlington and Cambridge in a contest that challenged them to go green for a whole year. Energy Smackdown, a community-based reality show and project of the BrainShift Foundation, is in its second year in Medford and families are competing […]

Youth in Medford’s first spring basketball league compete in a recent game. Courtesy photo.
8th, 9th Graders Come Together to Shoot Hoops
The following announcement was submitted to InsideMedford.com by Medford Recreation
This spring some of the most exciting young basketball talent in the local area can be found twice a week in Medford. Sponsored by Medford Recreation […]

Registration/Sign-up’s:  Deadline is Friday June 19th
Babe Ruth Summer Baseball Season: From July 6th - August 13th, two games per week are played on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights at 5:30 pm (no weekend games). There are no tryouts and all players are in the batting order for the entire game.
Cost: $75 for current […]

Robbie Connolly, an 11-year-old student of Maria Lisa Davis, created the following video in her honor. Contact Robbie at mlb72197@gmail.com to contribute to the video.

Students, Faculty in Shock After Sudden Death
Daughter Responds to Supporters: “I Will Stay Strong”
Story Updated 11:55AM, Sunday, June 14, 2009
- Allison Goldsberry
A beloved middle school math teacher passed away suddenly at school Thursday morning.
Maria Lisa Davis, 56, a Grade 6 math teacher at the McGlynn Middle School, passed away from a heart attack early Thursday […]

Medford’s Veteran Services Office is seeking donations to create care packages for Medford’s men and women serving in the armed forces.
Like last year, “Operation Medford Cares” is looking for items that aren’t readily available for troops and that remind them of home, including everything from letters of encouragement to toiletries to DVD’s to candy to […]

Camps Train Aspiring Mustangs
Story Updated 9:59AM, Monday, June 22, 2009
Many young athletes will be working hard in the summer off-season under the tutelage of Medford High School coaches.
In an effort to develop a strong feeder system for high school sports, several coaches are offering youth camps this summer in a variety of sports, including baseball, […]

Boys and Girls Club Recognizes MHS Sophomore with Top Honor

Andrew Ferrazzani is pictured above with Mayor Michael McGlynn, Middlesex County Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Mechilia Eng, and Gene Mack Clubhouse Program Director Kimberly Loud. Courtesy photo.
The following announcement is from the Boys and Girls Club of Middlesex County:
Although there were many deserving youth […]

- Joe Viglione
There’s been a lot of chatter in town about the local TV station and how to bring access television to the attention of those who fund it - cable subscribers - and those who may benefit from it: cable viewers, Medford residents, members of civic groups, people affiliated with businesses in the city […]

Homeless Man Wanted for Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child
Medford Police are on the lookout for a Level 3 Sex Offender accused of indecent assault and battery on a child under fourteen.
Richard Neary, pictured at right, 49, is homeless and is wanted for a default on an indecent assault and battery charge out of […]

Medford Native, Hockey Star to Lead CO NHL Team
Medford native and hockey phenom Joe Sacco is pictured at right. Photo courtesy AHL.com.
Joe Sacco, a Medford High graduate and former pro hockey player, Olympic Hockey team member, and Boston University hockey star, was recently named head coach of Colorado Avalanche NHL Hockey team.
“I’m very honored and […]

The following videos are provided courtesy of Jack Dempsey’s Digital Media class at Medford High School.
Mayor Michael McGlynn
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School Superintendent Dr. Roy E. Belson
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Medford High School Headmaster Dr. Paul Krueger
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MHS Class Valedictorian Matt Cipollone
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MHS Class Salutatorian Chris Vaudo
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MHS Class President Phil Laguerre
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Story Updated 7:44PM, Monday, June 8, 2009
On Monday, June 8 the Medford School Committee will interview four candidates seeking to be the next principal of the McGlynn Middle School.
The interviews will begin at 6:30PM in the Medford High School Library. According to School Committee member Paulette Van der Kloot, each candidate will be interviewed for […]

U11 Team Bests Westford, 7-3, May 31
The U11 Medford Youth Lacrosse team managed to sneak in a 7-3 victory over Westford before the rain came on Sunday, May 31. Below are some pictures of the action. Courtesy photos.