Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced that Police Chief Jack Buckley will retire Dec. 19 after 28 years with the department, including eight as chief. The city has begun searching for a successor after state legislation exempted the chief and deputy chief posts from civil service.

Aug 26 · Gotta Know Medford →

Chris Oates picks up Somerville endorsements in state rep race

Democratic candidate Chris Oates, running for the 34th Middlesex State Representative seat covering parts of Medford, announced endorsements from Somerville Ward 7 School Committee member Leiran Biton and former Councillor Judy Pineda Neufeld.

Aug 26 · Gotta Know Medford →

Conservation Commission meets tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The Medford Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.; the agenda and Zoom access are posted on the city's event page.

Aug 26 · City of Medford →

Bicycle Advisory Commission meets tonight at 7 p.m.

The Bicycle Advisory Commission meets Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.; the agenda and Zoom access are posted on the city's event page.

Aug 26 · City of Medford →

School Committee advances updated wellness policy

The Medford School Committee approved the first reading Aug. 24 of an updated district-wide wellness policy covering student nutrition, physical activity, food allergies and social-emotional health.

Aug 26 · Medford Public Schools →

Medford supporters endorse Erika Uyterhoeven for State Senate

A coalition of Medford community activists, educators, and residents has endorsed Erika Uyterhoeven for the 2nd Middlesex District State Senate seat.

Aug 25 · Gotta Know Medford →

Early Voting Underway for Sept. 1 State Primary

In-person early voting for the Massachusetts primary began Saturday, Aug. 22, giving Medford residents a chance to vote ahead of the Sept. 1 election.

Aug 24 · Gotta Know Medford →

High School Building Panel Meets Aug. 24 to Review Contractors

The Medford Comprehensive High School Building CMR Pre-Qualification Subcommittee meets virtually Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. to review RFP questions, interview topics, and evaluation criteria for construction management firms, following the June 25 submission of the Preferred Schematic Report to the MSBA.

Aug 24 · Medford Public Schools →

Ambulance Contract Dispute Escalates With 'Shakedown' Claims

The Boston Globe reported Aug. 23 that Armstrong Ambulance's CEO accused Medford City Hall of a $450,000 "shakedown" after the city ended its 25-year ambulance contract; Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn rejected the claim, and the city countered with allegations of unpaid funds and reliability issues.

Aug 24 · The Boston Globe →

Medford to Host Invasive Plant Walk at Bellevue Pond

The City of Medford will hold an Invasive Plant Walk and Removal event Sunday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focused on identifying and removing porcelain berry at Bellevue Pond.

Aug 24 · City of Medford →

Medford High School Design Heads to State Review Aug. 26

The Medford High School building project's schematic report, submitted to the MSBA on June 25, goes before the MSBA Board of Directors for review and approval on Aug. 26.

Aug 23 · Medford High School Building Project →

Early voting for Sept. 1 primary ends Friday

In-person early voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary runs weekdays through Friday, Aug. 28 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. that day) at Medford City Hall, Room 102, 85 George P. Hassett Drive.

Aug 23 · City of Medford →

Medford Schools to Host Kindergarten 'Touch-A-Bus' Event

Medford's transportation department hosts a "Touch-A-Bus" event at all four elementary schools on Monday, Aug. 24, to ease the transition for incoming kindergarteners.

Aug 23 · Medford Public Schools →

Orange Line Service Suspended Between Back Bay and Oak Grove

The MBTA has suspended Orange Line subway service from Aug. 20 through Aug. 30 for critical maintenance, with free express shuttle buses running through Wellington in Medford.

Aug 23 · Streetsblog Massachusetts →

Sciortino Endorses Ruseau in 34th Middlesex State Rep Race

Former State Rep. Carl Sciortino endorsed Medford School Committee Member Paul Ruseau's state representative campaign on Aug. 21, joining City Council President Zac Bears and Vice President Emily Lazzaro.

Aug 22 · Gotta Know Medford →

MBTA Shuttle Bus Diverts Wellington Commuters to Stoneham

On Aug. 20, an MBTA Orange Line shuttle bus mistakenly drove passengers from Wellington Station ten miles to Stoneham before turning around.

Aug 22 · CBS Boston →

Fells Trail Crew Workday at Medford High School Trailhead

Friends of the Fells hosts a trail maintenance workday Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, meeting at the DCR lot behind Medford High School.

Aug 22 · Eventbrite →

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Set for Aug. 24

The Medford Library Board of Trustees meets Monday, Aug. 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the second-floor Kigner & Qiu Family Study Room at Medford Public Library.

Aug 22 · City of Medford →

Democratic City Committee holds next primary candidate forum Aug. 25

The Medford Democratic City Committee's next candidate forum ahead of the Sept. 1 primary is set for Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. (doors 6:40 p.m.) at the Medford Public Library.

Aug 21 · Medford Democratic City & Ward Committees →

State Senate Candidates Debate Affordability at Forum

Candidates for the 2nd Middlesex State Senate district, which covers Medford, debated housing and affordability platforms in reports published Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Aug 20 · Gotta Know Medford →

Library Teaches Kids Conservation with Simulated Oil Spill Cleanup

Children ages 8-12 explore water protection and environmental science through a hands-on simulated oil spill cleanup today, Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at Medford Public Library's Bonsignore Hall.

Aug 20 · Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library →

Medford Climate Equity Council Meets Wednesday Evening

The Climate Equity Council meets tonight, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m.; an agenda and Zoom link are posted by the city.

Aug 19 · City of Medford →

Elections Commission Meets Wednesday at City Hall

Medford's Elections Commission meets tonight, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in City Hall Chambers; an agenda is posted by the city.

Aug 19 · City of Medford →

Parks Commission Meets Tuesday Night at City Hall

The Medford Parks Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Room 201, with an agenda and Zoom link posted online.

Aug 18 · City of Medford →

Tufts University Launches Innovation Hub for Food and Materials

Tufts University announced the launch of its new 17,000-square-foot research and development center in Medford on Monday, August 17, 2026, to advance emerging food technologies.

Aug 18 · Tufts Now →

Medford Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting on Salem Street

Police are investigating a shooting around 11:15 PM on Sunday, August 16, near 389 Salem Street; no injuries were reported, and detectives are seeking surveillance footage.

Aug 18 · The Somerville/Medford News Weekly →

Parks Commission meets Tuesday

The Medford Parks Commission meets Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m. in Room 201 at Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive.

Aug 16 · City of Medford →

Boat Crash Blocked Lanes on I-93 in Medford

State Police responded around 9:40 p.m. on Aug. 14 to a multi-vehicle crash involving a boat and trailer on I-93 South in Medford; lanes were blocked while tow trucks were called, and no injuries were reported.

Aug 16 · Boston 25 News →

Medford to Hold Lottery for Senior Work-Off Program Aug. 18

Following the Aug. 11 application deadline, the City of Medford will hold a public lottery on Aug. 18 at noon to select senior residents for property tax abatement work assignments.

Aug 16 · medfordma.org →

Mystic Avenue food warehouse sells for $5 million

Marcus & Millichap completed the $5 million sale of a vacant 19,278-square-foot industrial building at 93 Mystic Ave. to a private family on Aug. 14.

Aug 15 · New England Real Estate Journal →

Medford releases early voting schedule for September primary

The city announced Aug. 13 that early voting for the state primary will run for a week starting Saturday, Aug. 22, at City Hall.

Aug 15 · Medford Patch →

Police Captain Barry Clemente retires after 41-year career

Captain Barry Clemente retired Aug. 14 after more than four decades with Medford Police, including 27 years as captain; he was the voice of the city's reverse 911 messages and led the Community Engagement Unit.

Aug 15 · Medford Patch →

Medford High School project moves to contractor review stage

The new Medford High School building project entered contractor prequalification review as officials prepare for schematic design, following June's Preferred Schematic Report submission to the state.

Aug 13 · Medford Patch →

Will Mbah campaign hosts virtual phone bank tonight

Campaign volunteers host a virtual phone bank tonight, Aug. 13, 5:30-7 p.m., to connect with voters ahead of the State Representative primary.

Aug 13 · Will Mbah for State Representative →

34th Middlesex candidates debate healthcare, education funding

A forum at Somerville High School featured 34th Middlesex District candidates discussing universal healthcare, the state's Rainy Day Fund, and education funding, per Aug. 12 coverage.

Aug 13 · Gotta Know Medford →

MBTA Weighs Three Bus Route Options Affecting Medford

The MBTA wrapped up public engagement this week and is now weighing three route packages affecting bus lines 67, 80, 94, 96 and 350 in Medford, Cambridge, Somerville and Arlington. The MBTA Board is expected to decide by late 2026.

Aug 12 · Gotta Know Medford →

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Markey Beats Moulton in Massachusetts Senate Primary

Will Mbah Wins Democratic Primary for 34th Middlesex House Seat

City of Medford Invites Bids for Arlington Street Restoration Work

First Responders Complete Active Shooter Training at Tufts

Uyterhoeven Claims 2nd Middlesex Senate Primary

ADC asks court to let Medford residents defend divestment law

City Hall to Close for Labor Day, Sept. 7

Labor Day Will Delay Trash and Recycling Pickup

MBTA Seeks Feedback on Medford Bus Route Changes by Sept. 8

Massachusetts State Primary Election Day

Medford investing $2.4M in park renovations this year

TreesMedford offers free trees for hotter neighborhoods

Medford resident loses $7,500 in law enforcement phone scam

City's AA+ bond rating reaffirmed by S&P Global

Early voting for Sept. 1 primary wraps up Friday at City Hall

Two arrested in connection with Salem Street shooting

Man arraigned after Fells Plaza glass bottle incident injures child

Ruseau defends MTA campaign donations amid pledge dispute

Summer commuter rail pass discount set to end in August

Medford Police Department promotes four officers

Pedestrian critically hurt in Medford hit-and-run

Clean Water Action endorses Barber for Senate

Will Mbah endorsed by Abundant Housing MA

Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday night

Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley to retire Dec. 19