Schools · School Committee
Medford Approves Gas Equipment Exceptions at 3 Schools
Medford School Committee hears district's state ranking climbed to the 50th percentile. Assistant Superintendent Dr.
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Government · Arts Council
Medford Arts Council Opens 2026 Grant Review Cycle
Medford Arts Council opens 2026 grant cycle with 16 applications and a budget nearing $100,000. Grants manager Tyler reported applicants have requested just shy of $30,000 so far, with six submissions returned for revision ahead of the October 15 deadline.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 21 through September 27, 2026
Six Medford-resident obituaries were published this week: Carvan, Margaret R.; Leva, Evelyn A. (Davies); Napoli, Lillian A.; Oteri, Joseph James; Scavongelli, Richard M.; and Zero-Ingersoll, Denise. Among them, Joseph James Oteri, 53, was born and raised in Medford and attended Medford …
Real Estate
Mystic Avenue Sale Pushes Medford's High End Sharply Higher
Medford recorded 15 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, with prices available so far for eight of them. Recorded prices ranged from $630,000 for a Dudley Street condo unit to $10.6 million for a Mystic Avenue property that sold to an LLC, the month's clear outlier. The medi…
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA continues two ADU dormer cases to October
Medford's Zoning Board of Appeals continued two contested ADU dormer cases to October while it seeks more legal guidance on the state's new accessory-dwelling law.
Government · Community Development
Medford details $1.6 million in CDBG spending
Medford's annual federal grant report shows $1.56 million spent on housing, sidewalks and services.
Government · City Meetings
Medford panel votes to combine holiday meetings
Medford's disability commission combines holiday meetings and starts ranking crosswalks for ADA upgrades.
Government · City Council
Residents press council to rewrite 1974 noise law
Medford's Ward 1 councilors field an earful on noise, traffic and development at first neighborhood meeting.
Government · Bicycle Advisory Commission
Medford Bicycle Commission Approves New Light Order
Medford Bicycle Advisory Commission approves new light order, donates lights to high schoolers.
Morning Brief
Council backs challenge to mayor's lawsuit stance
Medford City Council split 6-1 to challenge Mayor's stance on an unenforced investment law. From our own coverage: Medford council votes 6-1 to back challenge to mayor's lawsuit stance; Medford panel reviews composting gains, sets fall event calendar. Also in today's brief (6 items): Me…
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