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Meals, Hotel Tax Increases Go Into Effect

As of October 1 it will cost more to stay and eat in Medford.
The City Council, at the request of Mayor Michael McGlynn, recently approved a meals tax and hotel tax increase in an effort to boost revenue for the city.
The meals tax is a new, 0.75% local tax that will show up on diners’ […]

Who Was that Guy at the T Stop Friday?

New Oil Company Hires Saxophone Player for Promotion

Commuters at the West Medford train station were greeted by a saxophone player on Friday morning and afternoon. Charles Langford was hired by new online oil company, Clickfil.com, as part of its advertising campaign. The company is launching in October and says it can save customers […]

Company: Order Oil Online and Save Money

New Online Company Targets Medford, Arlington
- Bob Sprague, YourArlington.com
As Medford residents brace for another New England winter, Clickfil.com, a new heating oil delivery company, aims to help local residents save money by offering a Web-based service that can save consumers as much as 30 cents per gallon, according to a public-relations company.
Residents of Arlington, Lexington, […]

Dirty Water TV at Local Tavern Friday Night

Local nightlife television show Dirty Water TV is making a stop in Malden on Friday night.
A crew from the NESN show will film from 8PM to 10PM at John Brewer’s Tavern on Friday, September 18. Dirty Water TV personality Julie Wetherbee and the Miller Light promotions team will film a segment that will air […]

Lt. Governor Stops by Local Tavern

Story Updated 6:05PM, Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray was in the area Tuesday night for a fundraiser at John Brewer’s Tavern in Malden. Murray is pictured above with restaurant owner and Medford resident Bill Honeycutt. The lieutenant governor is the second high-profile politician to visit John Brewer’s that week, as New […]

Bloomberg Visits Local Restaurant

NYC Mayor, Medford Native in Town for Kennedy Funeral

New York City Mayor and Medford native Michael Bloomberg stopped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon at John Brewer’s Tavern in Malden. Bloomberg was in town for Senator Edward Kennedy’s funeral and had lunch with his mother, Charlotte, and his staff. He is pictured above […]

InsideMedford.com Has Birthday, Readers Get Present

Special Deal at John Brewer’s Tavern Ends September 8
While July is technically the month InsideMedford.com started two years ago, August is the birthday month of founder Allison Goldsberry.
In honor of these two birthdays, InsideMedford.com has teamed up with John Brewer’s Tavern to offer a special deal- 15% off any summer menu item. Simply click […]

Students Wins Advanced Driver Training with Essay

Each year the Pompeo and Sons Insurance Agency sponsors an essay contest open to all Medford High School Drivers Education Students. This year’s essay winner is senior Suzanne Spinale. Suzanne’s Responsible Driving essay earned her a $300 Advance Driver Training course compliments of Pompeo and Sons. The 4-hour course includes behind-the-wheel […]

Council Approves Hotel Tax Increase

Cost to Stay in Medford Increases; Local Meals Tax Considered
- Allison Goldsberry
Come this fall out-of-towners staying in Medford will see a small increase in their hotel bill.
In an effort to boost revenue during tough fiscal times, the Medford City Council approved a 2% hotel/lodging tax increase. The 2% bump increases the city’s share of […]

Local Teens Help to Prevent Underage Drinking

Members of Teens Against Drunk Driving who participated in a recent “shoulder taps” event in Medford. Back, left to right- Alton Palmer, Jermaine Henderson, and Michael Henderson. Front, left to right- Sherine Thelemaque, Jenn Mui, and Tia Elliot. Courtesy photo.
On Thursday, August 11 a group of local teens stood outside Medford Square […]

InsideMedford.com Has Birthday, Readers Get Present

InsideMedford.com 2nd Anniversary Special at John Brewer’s Tavern
While July is technically the month InsideMedford.com started two years ago, August is the birthday month of founder Allison Goldsberry.
In honor of these two birthdays, InsideMedford.com has teamed up with John Brewer’s Tavern to offer a special deal- 15% off any summer menu item. Simply click here […]

Restaurant Features Local Food in August

‘LocalFest’ at Not Your Average Joe’s
Stop by Not Your Average Joe’s in Medford this month to sample the local flavor.
The restaurant has created a menu that features dishes made from local ingredients. There’s lobster from Maine, pappardelle pasta from Maria’s of Malden, and blueberries from Ward’s Farm in Sharon, just to name a few.
Even […]

State Upholds $600,000 Fine for Local Gas Stations

Rt. 60 Econo Gas on Salem Street in Medford is one of gas stations owned by Tony Eskanian that was fined.
- Allison Goldsberry
A state appeals court upheld a judgment won two years ago by Attorney General Martha Coakley against the owners of four gas stations in Medford and Malden for the failure to clean up […]

Century Bank Unveils Medford Square Garden

Garden Dedicated to Rose M. Sloane, Mother of Bank Chair

Century Bank recently dedicated the plaza in front of its Medford Square branch in honor of Rose M. Sloane. The “Rose Garden” has special significance to both the bank and its owners, the Sloane family. The garden is across the street from the former location […]

Century Bank Dedicates ‘Rose Garden’ in Square

Medford Square Garden in Honor of Rose M. Sloane

The Rose Sloane Garden’s commemorative marker, pictured above, is located in the center of the plaza.
Century Bank, the largest family-run bank in New England, recently announced the dedication of the Rose M. Sloane Garden in front of their bank in the center of Medford Square.
Medford Mayor Michael […]

Salmonella Scare at Dunkins’

Dunkin’ Donuts Suspends Sales of Hot Chocolates, Dunkaccinos
Dunkin’ Donuts has suspended sales of its hot chocolate and Dunkaccino beverages for the next few days due to salmonella concerns.
According to published reports, salmonella has contaminated some of the equipment of the company that supplies the doughnut chain with chocolate.
Although the supplier says Dunkins’ products have not […]