Patricia Jehlen, Democratic State Senate Candidate, 2nd Middlesex District
With the support of many people in Medford, I have had the privilege of representing you and the rest of the 2nd Middlesex District since 2005. Hundreds of Medford residents have called, written, emailed, and visited my office to tell me of your ideas and concerns. […]

Jim Caralis, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 35th Middlesex District
You are reading my statement because of your concern for the community and your desire to help make it better, or you are working for one of my opponents. Either way I know you want to help build a better community.
I believe the job of a State […]

Paul Donato, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 35th Middlesex District
In my four terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives I have been visible, accessible, and accountable to the citizens of Medford and Malden. I feel that I have been an effective state representative in fighting for the needs of my district and in delivering constituent services. […]

Carl Sciortino, Democratic State Representative Candidate, 34th Middlesex District
Four years ago, I ran for State Representative to put the concerns of our community first. Since that time, we have increased funding for parks and open space, promoted the extension of the Green Line to ensure access to affordable public transportation, and protected important senior […]

State Senator Jim Marzilli is pictured at left in court recently with his lawyer, Terrence Kennedy. Photo courtesy Gatehouse Media.
The following is a statement issued by Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone regarding a sexual assault complaint brought against State Senator Jim Marzilli by an Arlington woman in April. The DA has determined […]

Voters to Choose Candidates for State, Federal Offices
- Allison Goldsberry
On Tuesday, September 16 the polls will open in Medford for voters to select candidates in Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal offices.
Registered Democrats and Republicans, as well as those unenrolled in either party, will vote for a US Senator, US Congressman, Governor’s Councilor, […]

- Allison Goldsberry
State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford) is ramping up his write-in campaign for reelection with just one month to go until the Democratic Primary on September 16.
Rep. Sciortino, running for his third term, failed to get on the ballot after his nomination papers went missing. He is forced to wage a write-in and […]

Money will Help Fund Wind Turbine, Riverfront Park, Mystic River Improvements
Medford will get a piece of the $1.7 billion bond bill the state recently authorized for land conservation and to make improvements to state park infrastructure.
According to Medford’s State House delegation, Medford will receive $200,000 for the construction of a wind turbine at the McGlynn […]

Local Baseball Legend Recognized for Charity Work

Former Major League Baseball player and Medford native Bill Monbouquette was recently honored with a special citation from the Massachusetts State Legislature for his work in raising awareness for bone marrow donations. Monbouquette, holding the citation, is pictured above with his wife, Josephine, and from left to […]

$10.2 Million in State Funding Expected for Wellington Circle, Clippership Drive, Green Line, South Medford

Medford’s legislative delegation of State Representatives Paul Donato (D-Medford), Carl Sciortino (D-Medford), and Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), and State Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) recently announced that more than $10 million is heading Medford’s way for various transportation projects.
The state Transportation Bond Bill […]