Local Pols Welcome Salvatore’s to Medford

A run-of-the-mill business ribbon-cutting in Medford turned into a major political event on Sunday morning, with Governor Deval Patrick making a stop on his campaign bus tour to welcome Salvatore’s to Medford Square. The Italian restaurant recently opened on High Street, and according to owner Sal Lupoli, has created seventy-five new jobs.

Medford Chamber of Commerce Director Cheryl White, Salvatore’s owner Sal Lupoli, Mayor Michael McGlynn, State Representative Sean Garballey, State Representative Paul Donato, and Middlesex Sheriff Jim DiPaola get ready to cut the ribbon.

Mayor McGlynn wields some real scissors while Lupoli holds the ceremonial ones.

Governor Deval Patrick, with US Representative Edward Markey in tow, comes off his campaign bus.

Governor Patrick greets Lupoli and Mayor Mcglynn.

Mayor McGlynn chats with the Governor and Rep. Markey.

The Governor speaks to people gathered outside of Salvatore’s as he makes his way into the restaurant.

The Patrick-Murray campaign bus.

All photos by Paul Rapatano and Allison Goldsberry