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Mustang Soccer Edges MC, 1-0

Lone Goal Scored in Last Minute of Game
Head Coach Mike Petrides and the varsity boys soccer team edged Malden Catholic, 1-0, in a close game on Monday, with Medford scoring at the last minute.
The Mustang’s dominated the second half of the game, culminating in a goal in the 90th minute of regulation play. The lone […]

InsideMedford.com Publishes Candidate Statements

InsideMedford.com is publishing un-edited statements from candidates running for School Committee, City Council, and Mayor.
The statements appear below and are from the School Committee incumbents, City Council incumbents, and City Council challengers. The School Committee challengers- Sharon Guzik, Bill O’Keefe, Larry Brown, George Scarpelli, Chris Murphy, and John Falco- already had their statements published […]

City Council Candidate Paul Camuso

Every citizen deserves to have their issues properly addressed by city government. As an elected official I have made this my top priority. The “Major” issues always get debated on the floor of the council, but it is essential to give every citizen an opportunity to discuss and deal with the issues that affect their […]

City Council Candidate Stephanie Muccini Burke

It has truly been a privilege to serve as your City Councillor. I am sure that you will agree that we have made great progress during the past few years, despite the financial woes facing this Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The city has maintained its core services and continues to place great importance […]

Mark Arena, City Council Candidate

Two years ago I asked the voters of Medford to consider me for one of their seven votes for election to the Medford City Council. My first runner-up finish has increased my determination and my resolve is stronger than ever.
I represent the fourth generation of the Arena family in Medford and I am a second […]

City Council Candidate Brian Chamberlain

Brian Chamberlain believes elected officials should be responsive to the people who elect them. I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies from Worcester State College; a paralegal certification from Assumption College later worked for Massachusetts community action councils assisting with the federal fuel assistance program, and Summer Youth Employment and training […]

City Council Candidate Frederick Dello Russo, Jr.

As I come to the end of my second term on the City Council, I once again ask your vote for re-election to the Council.
Four years ago I came to you, the citizens of our community, with one promise. That was to listen. I have heard what many of you have had to say and […]

Breanna Lungo-Koehn, City Council Candidate

I would like to start off by thanking my family, friends, and of course, the Medford Voters. The support that you all have given my throughout my eight years, and the appreciation that I feel towards all of you, cannot be explained in words. I would never have been able to begin this public service […]

City Council Candidate Robert Maiocco

Councilor Maiocco Announces Candidacy for Re-Election
City Councillor Robert A. Maiocco is a candidate for re-election to the Medford City Council in the November 3 municipal election.
In announcing his candidacy, Maiocco said his focus on protecting the city’s neighborhoods would continue. He cited his recent efforts that he said would insure that foreclosed residential properties be […]

Michael Marks, City Council Candidate

Hi my name is Michael Marks and I’m a candidate for re-election to the Medford City Council. I am a life long resident and homeowner. My wife Lisa and I reside at 37 Wellington Rd with our three children Giana, Olivia and Evan.
As a member of the city council I know first hand that our […]

City Council Candidate Robert Penta

I’m a graduate of Medford High School. I matriculated at Suffolk University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Government, a Masters Degree in School Administration and a LLB in Doctorate of the Laws. I have continued post-graduate study from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and have studied under the Senior […]

School Committee Candidate Bill Brady

I respectfully ask for your continued support of my service on the Medford School Committee. My experience (18 years) enables me to make an informed contribution to the discussion of key issues that face our schools. As Secretary of the School Committee I review all the expenses of the school district on a regular basis […]

School Committee Candidate Ann Marie Cugno

Ann Marie Cugno, Medford School Committee, Vice-Chairperson
My name is Ann Marie Cugno. I am serving my second term now as the Vice-Chairperson on the Medford School Committee. I am the Vice Chair for the Division II, Massachusetts Association of School Committees and the Medford representative on the Shore Collaborative Executive Board and also a member […]

School Committee Candidate Lena DiGiantommaso

DiGiantommaso with grandchildren Stephen and Scott.
School Committee member Lena DiGiantommaso, in her own words:
- Widow of Alfred DiGiantommaso, Korean War Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart
- Mother of three children who attended Medford Public Schools and graduated college and grandmother of four
In the past, as well as recently, I have served as Vice Chairperson […]

School Committee Candidate Robert E. Skerry, Jr.

Robert Emmett Skerry Jr. has announced that he is a candidate for re-election to the Medford School Committee this November.
Skerry stated that he wants to put his years of experience to work for you and the children of Medford.
Medford has vastly improved its’ standing among public schools in the area by building modern school houses […]

School Committee Candidate Paulette Van der Kloot

My name is Paulette Van der Kloot and it has been my great honor to serve on the Medford School Committee for 20 years. In that time, not only have I seen my own children grow, graduate from Medford High, attend college, and enter the adult world, I have also watched your children grow as […]