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Former Mayor to Appear in WWII Documentary

Former Medford Mayor Jack McGlynn, father of Mayor Michael McGlynn, was part of a top secret “Ghost Army” during World War II. Rick Beyer’s new documentary, The Ghost Army, is about the “astonishing true story of American G.I.s who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects, and carefully crafted illusions” during World War II. [...]

City’s Annual Memorial Day Celebration Mon., May 27

The City of Medford’s annual Memorial Day celebration is taking place on Monday, May 27 at 10AM at Oak Grove Cemetery on Playstead Road. All are welcome to attend. More information is available on www.medford.org. – InsideMedford.com

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation Collecting Donations in Medford May 31st

The Big Brother Big Sister Foundation is in need of the public’s support through donations of lightly used clothing and small household items. This May they are on a mission to collect over one million pounds of clothing! While you clean out your closets this spring they ask you to please consider donating your lightly [...]

Thursday Fortnightly Club Holds Spring Fundraiser

The Thursday Fortnightly Club held their Spring Luncheon fundraiser at the Winchester Country Club on April 27, 2013. Thanks to the hard work of our chairladies, Sandra Banks, Kathy Cabral, Kris Conley, and Chris Cabral, everyone enjoyed a very successful event, which included many donations for our raffle tables. Many thanks are given to them [...]

Julia Child Impersonation Contest May 23rd

On May 23, the Delvena Theatre Company will present “Meet Julia Child”, at the Medford Public Library. This is the final event in the 2013 Community Read. Right after the show, the actors will judge the Great Julia Child Impersonation Contest. Prizes will be awarded. To sign up, call the library at 781-395-7950 or come [...]

Friends of the Mystic Thanks Cleanup Supporters

The Friends of the Mystic River would like to send a special thanks to volunteers, sponsors, and the City DPW for joining us in our 18th annual Mystic River Spring Cleanup event on April 27. Friends of the Mystic has been working for the enjoyment, protection and enhancement of the Mystic River in Medford since [...]

‘Circle the Square’ to Kick Off 2nd Season June 20

Following its successful debut in 2012, Circle the Square is pleased to announce its sophomore season bringing live entertainment back to Medford Square. The third Thursday of each month between June and September will once again see the Square come alive with music, art, food, activities and other free entertainment. Events will be held in [...]

Kitty Connection Hosts Book Signing Event by Local Author May 18th

Kitty Connection is hosting a book signing and reading event at Bestsellers Café on May 18, 2013, Saturday at 3 in the afternoon. Bestsellers Café is located in downtown Medford at 24 High Street. The book is “Girl On A Leash: The Healing Power of Dogs,” written by Charlestown resident and local author Betty King. [...]

‘Environmental’ Bike Ride Tours Medford

- Bruce Kulik On Saturday, May 4, Green Medford sponsored an “Environmental Bike Ride” following the Medford Square cleanup. We had beautiful weather and about a dozen people joining us on the ride to various sites across Medford. In addition to those who rode, I would like to thank the following people for their presentations [...]

Thomas Edmund Convery, 88

Mr. Thomas Edmund Convery, a life-long resident of Medford and beloved husband of Beverly A. (Wiltshire) Convery, died at his home in Medford on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was 88 years old. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 24, 1925, Tom was a beloved son of the late Thomas B. Convery and Gertrude E. [...]