Top Medford Stories of 2014
Everett Casino Plan Approved
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved a Wynn Resorts plan to develop a casino in Everett on contaminated land on the banks of the Mystic River; Medford has already received $200,000 from a surrounding communities agreement.
Medford Prepares to Launch New Parking Program in 2015
The city signed an agreement with Republic Parking System to manage a new parking enforcement program that includes solar-powered meters in business districts, a new fee structure for business, residential, and commuter permits, and an online hub, www.parkmedford.org.
McGlynn Teacher Honored With National Award
McGlynn Elementary School teacher Anthony Petrelis was surprised in October with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which recognizes exemplary teachers and provides a $25,000 award.
Thanksgiving Football Win
The Medford Mustang football team was victorious in the 127th Thanksgiving game with Malden; Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn is pictured above with Malden Mayor Gary Christensen and captains from both teams with the trophy.
Elections Bring Change
State Attorney General and Medford resident Martha Coakley (pictured above on Election Day with her husband) narrowly lost her bid for governor; Somerville resident Christine Barber was elected to replace former State Representative Carl Sciortino; Ed Markey was elected to his first full term as a US Senator; and long-time City Councilor Paul Camuso announced he is not running for re-election in 2015.
Medford High School Pool Re-opens
Following a years-long closure, Medford High School’s pool re-opened to the public after extensive renovations. Photo by Steve Eliopoulos.
Shaw’s Closes
After nearly ten years in Medford, Shaw’s supermarket closed its doors in February; the property still remains empty.
First Medford Community Day a Success
Medford’s first Community Day drew hundreds of participants.
Students, Teachers Enjoy New Science Labs
After nearly a year of work, seventeen new, state-of-the-art science labs were ready for students and teachers at Medford High School and Medford Vocational Technical High School.
Truck Crashes into Popular Ice Cream Parlor
Luckily, only minor injuries resulted when a pickup truck crashed into popular Medford ice cream shop Colleen’s last April.
Medford Breaks Ground on New DPW Yard
In May the city broke ground on a new DPW facility that will bear the name of former Mayor Alfred Pompeo, Sr.; the former complex, which was partially condemned and later demolished, was built in 1937 as a WPA project.
Other top stories
Komins Found Guilty, Sentenced for Stealing from Medford Little League
Feds to Pitch in Nearly $1 Billion for Green Line Extension
Three Tufts Teams Earn National Titles
Medford Educational Fund Launches
Medford to Build Park in Honor of Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
Vocational School to Offer New Program for Students, Serve as Home for New Public Access TV Station