The House recently passed a $1 billion supplemental budget to address economic shortfalls caused by the pandemic.
The Community Development Board on Thursday will hear a City Council petition to allow and regulate marijuana shops.
Simple Recycling has indefinitely suspended the service in Medford and other communities due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A two-alarm fire broke out on Brookings Street early Monday.
MPS is looking for 12 parents/caregivers and 12 educators to help shape the upcoming school year.
Here's a look back at what happened in Medford this week.
The statewide positive test rate during the past two weeks was 2.25 percent. Medford's was higher, but not by much.
Mayor Lungo-Koehn and local health officials said some orders have been revised or rescinded, but the state of emergency remains in effect.
A rally in support of the Medford Police Department will be held July 15.
More than 2,100 jobs were retained due to the PPP loans that were under $150,000, according to data from the federal government.
House of Representatives passes supplemental budget
The U.S. Small Business Administration released the names of every company that received loans under the coronavirus stimulus package.
Police fielded several reports of illegal fireworks over the weekend, including one in which fireworks were purportedly shot at officers.
The university will offer classes in person, online or through a hybrid model.
Jeovani Robinson has been charged in an incident on Shepherd Road June 14.
Community Preservation Act funds go toward open space and recreation, historical preservation and affordable housing projects.
There are 20 affordable condos at the newly built Wellington Woods complex on Middlesex Avenue.
The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, meaning it will be observed on Friday. That means some changes to local schedules and events.
The district will plan for full in-person learning; full remote learning; and a hybrid model that blends the two.
Chief Jack Buckley said both police unions have been on board since 2017, but budget constraints mean the department has to get "creative."
Park Medford will reopen its offices next week and start ticketing for parking meter, resident parking and street sweeping violations.
Chief Jack Buckley responded to a request for information about policing at the local level from community group Mobilize Medford.
More than 300 people have signed the petition, which was started Thursday in response to "severe underfunding" of the MPS.
Budget talks were derailed this week after four city councilors refused to show up to Zoom meetings about the Fiscal Year 2021 proposal.
The Golden Triangle of Trade mural, depicting a slave carrying sugar cane, has been on display at a Medford post office since 1939.
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn discusses forming a new Vision Committee that is representative of the students, families, and staff at MHS.
Ruma, a community representative to the Green Line Extension working group, was nominated by State Rep. Christine Barber.
Hours of operation and the availability of day passes have changed this summer to ensure COVID-19 health and safety measures are in place.
The district issued pink slips to more than 100 teachers last week.
Four city councilors have not shown up to two Zoom meetings about the Fiscal Year 2021 proposal.
Reports have been focused where residents voiced opinions or support for the LGBTQ+ community and BLM, Mayor Lungo-Koehn said.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July events around Medford.
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Facing a $3.5 million budget cut due to the coronavirus crisis, the district issued pink slips to more than 100 teachers Monday.
The proposal lays out goals for the department, including expanded training, increased diversity and more community involvement.
The proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget, submitted to the City Council Thursday, assumes a 10 percent drop in state aid to Medford.
"Italian people have a rich history worthy of honoring, one that is actually obfuscated by focusing on Columbus," Milva McDonald writes.
MPS is seeking students, staff members and parents to serve on the task force, which will address issues of racial inequity.
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn formally committed to address the crisis through "policy creation, systemic change and community conversations."