Medford Public Safety Log: August 17–23, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Medford Police Department's official public log for the period August 17–23, 2026.
Medford Parks Commission approves refund for youth team after rainouts wiped out end-of-season makeup games.
Medford's Parks Commission voted Aug. 18 to refund a youth sports team after rain closed town fields and the season ended before the team's final games could be made up. Commissioners said the refund policy for weather-related cancellations will get a fuller look at a January planning s…
Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026
This week's Medford obituary notices column carries two names: Campbell, Karen J. and Langone, Alice. Karen J. Campbell, 70, of Medford, died August 20, 2026; arrangements are being handled by George L Doherty Funeral Service of Somerville. Alice Langone, 98, of Medford, died August 17,…
Medford home sales top out at $1.75 million as family and trust transfers dominate July volume
Medford recorded 19 property deeds between July 24 and Aug. 22, with sale prices disclosed on 11. Disclosed prices ranged from $608,000 to $1,750,000, with a median of $975,000. The month's top sale was 77 Wolcott St., which sold for $1,750,000 on July 27 to Hani Bakhshaee and Nikta Sabouri. Nearly
Medford restaurant week brings discounted meals to local spots
Medford restaurant week brings discounted meals to local spots as the city's dining promotion opens a 10-day window for budget-friendly eating. Medford Patch reports diners can find deals as low as $8 per meal and a free-pizza offer at participating restaurants during the stretch, in a …