Social Security's Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community

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Medford Democratic City Committee To Hold Caucus Next Month

At the caucus, Medford delegates and alternates to the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention will be elected.

June 8: Medford Charter Study Committee Community Information Session

Research, Education and Community Input are key elements for Medford’s Charter Study Committee

Zac Bears Running For Re-Election To Medford City Council

Bears was first elected to the Medford city council in 2020. Here’s why he’s running for re-election in 2023.

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Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn Running For Re-Election In 2023

Lungo-Koehn became the 32nd mayor of Medford in 2020 and was re-elected to a second term in 2021.

City Councilor Rick Caraviello Running For Medford Mayor

Caraviello has served on the Medford city council for more than 12 years, with three years as president.

Over 200 Trees To Be Planted In Medford For 2023 Season

Dozens of different tree species will be planted to ensure the health and sustainability of the city’s tree inventory.

Jaclyn Torres Roth Running For Medford City Council

Torres Roth currently serves on the Solid Waste Taskforce, the Medford Arts Council, and the Pride Planning Committee.

Kathy Kreatz To Retire From Medford School Committee

Kathy Kreatz has worked in the Medford School Committee for the last eight years.

Medford Looking To Fill Several Board, Commission Vacancies

Medford community members interested in making important decisions about their town can apply to various board and commission openings.

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Whip Katherine Clark Celebrates Women’s History Month in Medford

"I’m excited to see the next generation of young women make their way into the halls of power,” Clark said.

Medford Mayor Announces Plans To Develop Medford Square, Riverfront

The City plans to offer opportunities for public input on the waterfront project, but no dates have yet been proposed.

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Medford Annual Census Forms Due Soon

Residents have 10 days to complete and return their annual local census after they receive it in the mail.

Medford Mayor To Deliver State Of The City Address

City Council President Nicole Morell, School Committee Vice Chair Jenny Graham and Medford Poet Laureate Terry Carter will also speak.

Medford Gets Grant To Replace Diesel Street Sweeper

The $280,000 grant will cover close to half of the cost of an new all-electric sweeper.

Medford Plans Climate Resiliency Upgrades After Securing State Grant

Funding will aim to improve equitable access to critical city communications, among other things, officials said this week.

Medford Carr Park Funding Included In Federal Budget Package

The $1.7 trillion federal funding package will send $1.5 million to Medford to help add solar infrastructure at Carr Park.

Medford 2022 Election Results: Polls Close

Ballots are being counted in the 2022 election in Massachusetts. Patch will be updating results live as they come in.

Medford 2022 Voting Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Medford for the election Nov. 8.

11 Members Selected For Medford’s Charter Study Committee

The group will hold its first meeting in November to analyze the city’s outdated governing document.

Medford Square Parking Lots May Be Redeveloped: City

Based on community feedback, the city may move forward with development strategies for all three lots or may only commit to one lot.

This Medford Business Has Endorsed The Millionaires Tax

If passed, the amendment would create a 4 percent tax on the portion of a person's annual income above $1 million.

Medford Releases Results Of ARPA Survey, To Fund Parks, Housing, More

Respondents identified several areas of interest for investment, including parks/open spaces, food insecurity and water/sewer improvements.

Medford Launches Curbside Recycling Program For Mattresses, Box Springs

Curbside pickup will be scheduled to occur two times per month.

Medford Releases Voting Information For Nov. 8 Election

The city will hold early voting from Saturday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Nov. 4.

Medford Officials Endorse MA Ballot Question 1, The Millionaires Tax

The proposed ‘Fair Share Amendment’ would tax incomes above $1 million and use the funding to improve transportation and public education.

Medford To Provide Energy Cost Relief To Eligible Residents

Participants in the Community Electricity Aggregation program​ will be shielded from National Grid winter rate hikes.

Medford’s Community Fund Committee Opens Grant Applications

The group will distribute Group $250,000 in grant funding to local nonprofits.

Lorena Escolero Appointed As Medford’s Federal Funds Manager

Escolero will help allocate American Rescue Plan funding for eligible pandemic-affected programs and projects.

Chevalier Theatre Operator Renews 5-Year Contract With City Of Medford

The 1,900-capacity Chevalier Theatre is one of the Boston area’s historical landmarks.

Medford To Develop Area Above Wellington Station

Approximately 28 acres of MBTA-owned land at Wellington Station could become affordable housing or an MBTA bus maintenance facility.

Medford Moves Up Paving Timeline For Winthrop Street

Work is now set to begin in October and be completed by Thanksgiving.

How Medford Voted In The 2022 MA Primary Election

According to the city clerk, 24.6 percent, or 10,087, of Medford’s 40,946 registered voters cast ballots in the Sept. 6 election.

Paul Donato Projected Winner Of 2022 Medford, Malden State Rep. Race

Rep. Paul Donato received 3,026 votes over Nichole Mossalam’s 2,964, according to the Associated Press.

2022 Medford, Malden State Rep. Election Results: Polls Closed

It's 8 p.m. and the polls have closed in the primary vote for the 35th Middlesex District state representative race.

‘I Have Changed With The Times’: Medford Rep. Paul Donato

Donato said has he has evolved with the times and now considers himself a supporter of gay marriage and LGBTQ+ rights.