https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Medford, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-09-02https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-09-02Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Sen. Ed Markey, the oldest Senate Democrat seeking reelection this year, fended off a Tuesday primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, a candidate more than three decades his junior. Several state legislative races were also on the Sept. 1 ballot in Medford.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-09-01https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-09-01Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000On Aug. 31, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and local attorney Micah-Shalom Kesselman asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to let more than ten Medford residents and municipal taxpayers intervene to defend the city's divestment ordinance. A pro-Israel group sued to block the ordinance after passage, arguing it intruded on the federal executive branch's authority over foreign policy. According to the ADC, the mayor said he did not intend to defend the ordinance, had his veto overridden by the City Council, declined to oppose a preliminary injunction, and hired a law firm that had publicly denounced the measure.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-31https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-31Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Residents have until Sept. 8 to comment on proposed MBTA Bus Network Redesign changes affecting Routes 67, 80, 94, 96 and 350. The changes are among 11 proposed updates to the redesign plan the MBTA adopted in 2022 and began implementing in 2024. Feedback can be submitted through an online survey, by mail or email, or at upcoming public events, and would be used to amend the plan before any service changes roll out.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-30https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-30Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Friends of the Fells leads a free hike for LGBTQIA+ hikers and their leashed dogs today from 10 a.m. to noon, starting near Bellevue Pond in the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The route runs 3 to 4 miles at a 25-to-30-minute-per-mile pace over rocky, potentially muddy trails with elevation changes; organizers recommend sturdy boots, water and layers, and note there are typically no restrooms at the starting site. Registrants receive the exact location and parking details by Eventbrite email, and steady rain or lightning cancels.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-29https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-29Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000A Medford resident lost $7,500 after a caller posing as a member of the Middlesex Sheriff's Office claimed there was a warrant out for their arrest for missing jury duty, texted a copy of the purported warrant, and directed them to pay a fine in bitcoin, according to officials. Police issued a public warning Friday, Aug. 28, about the Monday evening scam. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office and Medford Police say legitimate agencies never threaten arrest or demand payment over the phone, and that Massachusetts government agencies do not accept cryptocurrency or gold for fines.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-28https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-28Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Jayden Velazquez and Jalen Louis, both 19 and from Lynn, were arrested Thursday on outstanding warrants and arraigned in Somerville District Court, police said. Each is charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm and striking a building in the Aug. 16 shooting near 389 Salem St., where no injuries were reported. Detectives credited information and surveillance footage from community members with helping identify the two suspects.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-27https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-27Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Police say the pedestrian was walking westbound on Harvard Street and crossing in the crosswalk on Winchester Street around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle turning left from Harvard onto Winchester struck them; the victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim described the vehicle as a dark-colored four-door sedan, and the victim's identity has not been released. Investigators are asking residents and businesses to review surveillance footage from Harvard or Winchester streets before or after the crash and to call Medford Police at 781-395-1212 with information.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-26https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-26Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced that Police Chief Jack D. Buckley will retire Dec. 19 after 28 years with the department, including the past eight as chief. Buckley was hired as a patrol officer in 1998, promoted to sergeant in 2009 and lieutenant in 2015, and supervised the Detective Bureau before being appointed the city's 14th permanent chief in December 2018. The city has begun the search for a successor, a process aided by state legislation exempting the chief and deputy chief posts from civil service.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-25https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-25Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Mass General Brigham's Community Care Van holds a free walk-in clinic today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Clippership Pop-Up Park, 81 Riverside Ave. Services include blood pressure, diabetes and colorectal cancer screening, education, and flu and COVID vaccines. No appointment is needed, all insurance types are accepted, and organizers say you do not need to be a Mass General Brigham patient and will not be asked about immigration status. The clinic runs weather permitting.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-24https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-24Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Boston Globe reported Aug. 23 that Armstrong Ambulance CEO Richard Raymond says he was asked last year to pay the city a $450,000 lump sum, a request he called "a shakedown" and did not believe was legal. Armstrong had provided 911 response in Medford for more than 25 years before the city moved to a different provider in recent months. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn rejects that account, saying Armstrong declined to abide by provisions of its contract, and the city has raised allegations of unpaid funds and reliability issues.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-23https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-23Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Medford Recreational Hockey holds a gently used equipment swap today from 2 to 6 p.m. at LoConte Rink, giving families a chance to trade gear before the new season starts. The swap coincides with the organization's "Back to Hockey Bash," where parents can also register players for coed travel teams and learn-to-skate clinics.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-22https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-22Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000An MBTA shuttle bus meant to carry Orange Line riders from Wellington Station to North Station instead drove 10 miles north to Stoneham on Thursday, Aug. 20, before turning around. Passengers told WBZ-TV the driver took back roads and then Interstate 93 north, and that he said he had never been to Boston before; one rider ended up giving him directions. The shuttles are running because of the Orange Line shutdown.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-21https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-21Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Medford Recreation screens "Muppet Treasure Island" outdoors at Wright's Pond tonight from 8 to 10 p.m., with pirate-themed activities beginning at 7 p.m. The Rec Department sets up music, children's activities and lawn games in the field an hour before showtime, along with free popcorn. Attendees are asked to bring a blanket, drinks (no alcohol permitted) and bug spray.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-20https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-20Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The folk-rock duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, joined by a full band, takes the Chevalier Theatre stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. in a show that has sold out. Over a career that began in Atlanta clubs, the Grammy-winning pair has recorded sixteen studio albums and sold more than 15 million records, including a 1989 major-label debut that moved over two million copies on the strength of "Closer to Fine" and "Kid Fears."https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-19https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-19Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Medford's Elections Commission meets tonight, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in City Hall Chambers. The city has posted an agenda for the meeting online.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-18https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-18Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Medford police are investigating a shooting reported at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday, August 16, near 389 Salem Street. No injuries were reported, and detectives believe two suspects were involved, both in dark clothing, one possibly wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt. Investigators are asking residents and businesses along Salem Street, Sheridan, Grant and Central avenues, Spring Street, Morrison Park, Linwood and Emerald streets and nearby areas to review security, doorbell or surveillance footage from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and call the Detective Division at 781-391-6767.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-17https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-17Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Medford Public Library's MakerSpace at 111 High Street hosts a drop-in session Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. for adults and teens 16 and older. Visitors can work on personal projects, ask the in-house expert about the space and equipment, and complete General Safety badging. No registration is required; this session's host is Kate, and the library asks anyone needing accommodations to register so staff can follow up.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-16https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-16Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Down By Riverside hosts its 3rd Sunday Sound Bath with Hendrik today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Avenue. Hendrik plays gong and singing bowls for about 60 minutes, with an introductory group check-in and breathwork beforehand and time to discuss the experience afterward. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion; blankets and pillows are also common, and cushioned chairs are available.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-15https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-15Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The owners of Paul Revere Restaurant, the breakfast and lunch spot at 447 High Street in West Medford, announced on Instagram that the diner will close permanently on Sunday, Aug. 30. The post cited an unexpected, serious medical hardship and retirement, saying the family must prioritize its health and step away from daily operations. The restaurant has been in business since 2000, serving breakfast plates, waffles, pancakes, club sandwiches, burgers, wings and fish and chips.https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-14https://nanopress.net/medford-ma/briefs/2026-08-14Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The three-day Medford Jazz Festival opens Friday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the West Medford Community Center, with the Vertigo Trio+ playing from 7 to 7:45 p.m. and the Reese Pike Trio from 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday sets move outdoors, weather permitting, and include the Farayi Malek Quintet, Mina Cho Quartet, Nicko Guerrero Trio, Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, and The Ally Project. The lineup draws on local and regional musicians, several with ties to Berklee's Global Jazz Institute.